Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

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wernerb
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Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

Post by wernerb »

I have a cheap ONVIF camera, that I can't get working in Zoneminder...need to know how to configure.

I have a software package that scans cams and can create functioning URL address. (AnyCam) Camera works here with this URL: http://admin:password@192.168.10.28:889 ... ce_service

How do I enter this information in Zoneminder to make it work? Thanks.

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Re: Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

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Copy/paste doesn't work?
wernerb
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Re: Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

Post by wernerb »

Nope; Says camera not capturing, for whatever that's worth.
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Re: Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

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Oh, one of those...try

http://admin:password@192.168.10.28:8899/onvif1

Or maybe just

http://admin:password@192.168.10.28/onvif1

Have you checked the iSpy list?
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burger
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Re: Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

Post by burger »

test it in VLC / ffmpeg first from terminal. It's faster than trying paths in ZM. See below sig.

Are you sure it isn't RTSP? When you try that URL with ffmpeg post the terminal output here. It will indicate
what is going wrong.

See also https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Finding_Camera_Stream_Paths
fastest way to test streams:
ffmpeg -i rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<ipaddress>:554/path ./output.mp4 (if terminal only)
ffplay rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<ipaddress>:554/path (gui)
find paths on ispydb or in zm hcl

If you are new to security software, read:
https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide
roller24
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Re: Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

Post by roller24 »

I was having trouble adding an onvif that was detected. it had broken image icon. I went to cam webpage and logged in and it came up on zm.
wernerb
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Re: Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

Post by wernerb »

OK guys, sorry for the late reply, but just got it to work finally. After some medical issues with my back, THANKS FOR THE LIST FROM iSPY...wasn't aware of the database.

Found model of the camera is ctronics CTIPC-123C720PW Source: rtsp://admin:62894552@192.168.10.28:554/user=admin&password=**&channel=1&stream=1.sdp

** = missing password.

PS. Is there a way to do any cameras without exposing the passwords??

Really seems stupid design.

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Re: Can't get ONVIF cam to work (works on other software)

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At least some have a web page where you can set all sorts of stuff. Just log in with a browser to see.
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