Uniarch cameras
with LookoutNVR.
Uniarch cameras run Uniview firmware, so they use the same stream addresses and settings. Supported through ONVIF and RTSP.
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.
Uniarch
| Main stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address/media/video1 |
|---|---|
| Second stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address/media/video2 |
| Third stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address/media/video3 |
| RTSP port | 554 |
| ONVIF | Lookout tries it first, then the RTSP address |
| DVR and NVR channels | /unicast/c{ch}/s{0|1}/live |
Uniview's value brand.
Uniview
| Main stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address/media/video1 |
|---|---|
| Second stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address/media/video2 |
| Third stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address/media/video3 |
| RTSP port | 554 |
| ONVIF | Lookout tries it first, then the RTSP address |
On dual-lens models the second lens is /media2/video1 to 3.
Before you add it
- On a camera, main stream is /media/video1 and sub-stream /media/video2.
- On a Uniview NVR, channel 3 main is /unicast/c3/s0/live and its sub-stream /unicast/c3/s1/live.
- The default user is admin. Sign-in uses HTTP digest.
- 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 /media/video1. |
| Import from the brand's DVR or NVR, analog cameras included | Beta | Reads the channel list from a Uniview NVR. |
| Camera-side AI events (person, vehicle) | Beta | Through ONVIF events (pull point). |
| Licence plates from plate cameras | Not yet | |
| 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 |
Same firmware
Uniarch runs Uniview firmware. These run the same firmware and use the same addresses: Uniview.
Where this comes from
Uniarch: the maker's documentation.
Uniview: the maker's documentation, not yet checked against the full cam.
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 Uniarch camera? Support is included, and we work it through with you.