Ajax video devices now support ONVIF – Enhancing Integration and Flexibility for Security Systems.

New update for Ajax video product line: ONVIF Authorization support. Ajax has just released a significant update: Ajax cameras and NVRs now support ONVIF authorization. This update allows for direct integration of Ajax video devices into existing third-party surveillance systems, including network video recorders (NVRs) and video management systems (VMS).

This feature opens up many opportunities to upgrade or expand existing surveillance systems by adding Ajax cameras – enhancing security with more advanced features. Additionally, users can integrate Ajax devices with powerful VMS systems such as Milestone, Genetec, Axxon, and Digifort.

• NVR — Network Video Recorder (8/16 channels)
• TurretCam — European Standard AI Camera
• BulletCam — European Standard AI Camera
• DomeCam Mini — European Standard AI Camera
• IndoorCam — Wi-Fi camera; DoorBell — video doorbell

ONVIF configuration is now available in the Ajax PRO Desktop software, and this feature will be updated on Ajax mobile applications in the near future.

What is ONVIF and how is it integrated into Ajax video devices?

ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global standard for integrating IP-based security devices into a unified system. This standard ensures seamless communication between surveillance cameras, network video recorders (NVRs), video management systems (VMS), and other security solutions—regardless of manufacturer.

This means that professionals can integrate Ajax's video products into existing infrastructure while maintaining high performance, stability, and the ability to transmit encrypted data. Compatibility limitations are no longer a barrier in the security industry—they are designed to adapt.

With ONVIF authorization, Ajax cameras and NVRs can now stream live video directly to third-party software via the standard ONVIF protocol, without going through Ajax Cloud.

This integration supports ONVIF Profile S – the most popular standard today, allowing video and audio transmission based on the RTSP protocol, while also using H.264 video compression. Profile S is considered the "gold standard" of ONVIF, supported by most surveillance system manufacturers. As a result, Ajax video devices can easily integrate with most existing video management systems on the market.

In addition to Profile S , Ajax video devices also support many of the most requested features, including:

• H.265 (HEVC) compression standard – helps save bandwidth more effectively.
• Transmitting motion detection and AI recognition events.
• Adjust image settings such as Wide Dynamic Range (WDR).

These features are part of ONVIF Profile T. In the future, Ajax will continue to update with enhanced capabilities from Profile T, aiming to provide an even better video surveillance experience.

How to configure ONVIF authorization

To make the setup process as simple as possible, Ajax has integrated a special setup wizard directly into its application. This tool automatically gathers all the necessary network information, significantly shortening configuration time.

Users only need to take one simple step: create a user account for authentication on ONVIF-compatible systems. This makes integrating Ajax video devices into existing surveillance infrastructure faster and more convenient than ever before.

Create ONVIF users on Ajax devices.

Each Ajax video device allows the creation of up to 5 ONVIF users. Each user requires a unique authentication credentials including a username and password.

Users can be assigned one of the following three roles:

• Administrator – Full access to device settings and video stream.
• Operator – Limited access, allowing them to manage certain functions but not change the core configuration.
• User – Basic access rights, only allowed to view the video stream.

The wizard also supports the automatic creation of RTSP links for both the mainstream and substream.

Even if your VMS system doesn't support ONVIF, you can still use these RTSP links to stream live video. Simply copy the pre-generated links and replace the sample values ​​with your previously established login information (username and password).

The ONVIF wizard significantly shortens the setup time. However, if necessary, you can still configure it manually by:

• Choose the appropriate connection type.
• Enter complete network information.
• Create at least one ONVIF user for authentication.

Note:

Integrating ONVIF requires you to create a separate user account with a username and password to connect the ONVIF to the camera. While ONVIF offers flexibility and high compatibility, connecting IP cameras via ONVIF can also pose security risks – such as unauthorized access. ONVIF-enabled cameras may expose RTSP streams or API endpoints, especially if using default accounts or weak passwords (e.g., admin/admin).

*Customers are advised to create a strong password and keep their login information secure.