Viewtron cameras
with LookoutNVR.
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.
| Main stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address:5554/chID=1&StreamType=main |
|---|---|
| Second stream | rtsp://user:password@camera-address:5554/chID=1&StreamType=sub |
| RTSP port | 5554 |
| ONVIF | Lookout tries it first, then the RTSP address |
| DVR and NVR channels | /chID={ch}&streamType=main|sub |
Switch on RTSP under Network > Port on the recorder. Examples use port 5554; some units use 554. IP cameras use /profile1 and /profile2.
Before you add it
- 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 | |
| Import from the brand's DVR or NVR, analog cameras included | Not yet | |
| Camera-side AI events (person, vehicle) | Beta | Through ONVIF events, if the camera offers them. |
| Licence plates from plate cameras | Not yet | |
| Thermal alarms | Not yet | |
| Siren and light outputs | Not yet | |
| PTZ control | Not yet | |
| Two-way audio | Not yet |
Where this comes from
Viewtron: 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 Viewtron camera? Support is included, and we work it through with you.