Axis cameras
with LookoutNVR.
Supported through ONVIF Profile S, T, G and M, which current Axis cameras list.
Stream addresses
Lookout reads these from the camera itself over ONVIF. Type one in only when ONVIF is off. Put the camera's user name, password and address in place of user, password and camera-address.
| Main stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address/axis-media/media.amp |
|---|---|
| Second stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address/axis-media/media.amp?resolution=640x360 |
| RTSP port | 554 |
| ONVIF | Switch it on in the camera's settings |
| DVR and NVR channels | /axis-media/media.amp?camera=N for encoder channels and multi-sensor views |
There is no fixed second-stream path: pick it with URL parameters (resolution=, videocodec=h264 or h265) or a saved stream profile (?streamprofile=name). ONVIF is switched on by creating an ONVIF user, separate from the camera's own users.
Before you add it
- RTSP is /axis-media/media.amp. Set the resolution and codec in the address (resolution=, videocodec=h264 or h265) or pick a stream profile.
- Sign-in uses HTTP digest. Make a user for Lookout rather than sharing the root account.
- Switch on RTSP or ONVIF in the camera's settings if it ships with them off, and make a user for Lookout.
- Set the second stream to about 640 pixels wide in H.264. Lookout records the main stream and watches the second one.
- Give the camera a fixed address and turn on NTP, so its clock is right.
The camera setup guide has the rest.
What works
| Feature | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Live view and recording | Supported | ONVIF or RTSP at /axis-media/media.amp. |
| Camera-side AI events (person, vehicle) | Beta | Through ONVIF events. The object class may not be carried. |
| Doorbell button presses | Not yet | |
| Licence plates from plate cameras | Not yet | AXIS License Plate Verifier reads are not read yet. The video records. |
| Thermal alarms | Not yet | |
| Siren and light outputs | Beta | Relay outputs over ONVIF, which switch whatever is wired to them. |
| PTZ control | Not yet | |
| Two-way audio | Not yet |
Where this comes from
Axis: the maker's documentation.
Field-proven means it runs on one of our recorders at a real site today. Supported means it works through ONVIF or RTSP. Brand names belong to their owners.
Something wrong?
Makers, installers and owners: if a model changed or an address is wrong, send a correction and we update this page.
Trouble adding a Axis camera? Support is included, and we work it through with you.