AXIS Optimizer
Optimizes Axis-Milestone systems
Updated on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
AXIS Optimizer for Milestone XProtect® is a suite of integrations that optimize the performance of Axis and Milestone systems. Whether you’re an administrator, operator, or investigator it saves you time and effort and ensures optimal experiences using Axis devices in Milestone.
What is needed
From Axis Communications
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AXIS Optimizer
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AXIS devices
Download the latest version at:
https://www.axis.com/software/generic/647/download
Release notes for all versions:
https://www.axis.com/ftp/pub_soft/cam_srv/optimizer_milestone/latest/relnote.txt
https://www.axis.com/software/generic/647/download
Release notes for all versions:
https://www.axis.com/ftp/pub_soft/cam_srv/optimizer_milestone/latest/relnote.txt
From Milestone Systems
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Milestone XProtect
See tech support guide for more info on version support, and related recommendations.
Recommended client: Latest XProtect® Management Client or Smart Client
AXIS Optimizer is supported on the following platforms:
• Express+
• Professional+
• Expert
• Corporate
Recommended client: Latest XProtect® Management Client or Smart Client
AXIS Optimizer is supported on the following platforms:
• Express+
• Professional+
• Expert
• Corporate
Featured content
Overview
How it works
How to install
Overview
AXIS Optimizer - Optimizes Axis-Milestone systems
• Easily access all device settings• Manage applications on Axis devices
• Manage speakers, zones, clips and announcements
• Set PTZ auto tracking
• Set operator controls to extended devices features
• Set focus recall for PTZ cameras
• Set auto focus for cameras
• Ensure sharp images in rain
• Measure spot temperatures
• Manage dewarped video
• Manage privileges for Axis Optimizer
• Remote auto-upgrade Optimizer on all Smart Clients
• Account and password management of devices
• Manage all Axis devices on your sites
• Design systems & push all device settings into VMS
• Gain insights from metadata dashboards
• Automatically: play audio clips, dry cameras, focus many cameras, active strobe sirens, turn on/off privacy masks and allow vehicle access
• Manage incoming calls and door access requests
• Respond to incidents using audio only
• Forensic search of objects, vehicles, zone speed infractions & freight containers
• Customize all metadata and forensic search capabilities
Key features
- Enjoy optimal experiences running Axis devices on Milestone XProtect
- Save considerable time and effort to search for, download, install and configure all relevant plugins for Axis devices in XProtect
- Puts great Axis innovations into the hands of Milestone users
- Substantial value for both integrators, administrators and operators
- Regularly updated and available for free at https://www.axis.com/products/axis-optimizer-for-milestone-xprotect/
How it works
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Metadata dashboards turn device metadata into actionable insights in the form of graphs showing stats, trends and anomalies. Smart Client dashboards are available for both operators and admin roles
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AXIS Optimizer offers you three ways to use analytics stream metadata from Axis devices. Here is an introduction to Axis metadata and all three usage examples
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AXIS Optimizer streamlines managing events for Axis devices in Milestone XProtect. This single control panel gives admin roles an overview of all available and subscribed device events.
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This shows how AXIS Optimizer Forensic Object Search for Milestone XProtect streamlines post-event investigations using metadata derived from Axis devices.
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AXIS Optimizer provides an efficient way to search for, recover, and share video evidence about objects, people, and incidents — without analytics server. Clothing color latest search filter added
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Manage incoming calls and door entry requests with Axis intercoms in XProtect. Handle calls, grant entry, route calls, add fixed cameras views, performing pre-set actions & search event history logs
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Import AXIS Site Designer projects to XProtect. Save time by automatically importing and configuring all device settings from the design into XProtect
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Automatically upgrade Axis Optimizer on all connected XProtect Smart Client machines remotely.
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See how easily you can use vehicle license plates for
visitor access in XProtect. Uses AXIS License Plate Verifier analytic
and Axis LPR cameras.
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Optimizer offers deploying automated actions as responses to real-time events, like automatically playing an audio clip when a camera detects motion
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Here's how to setup automation of privacy masking automation from an analytics event using AXIS Optimizer for Milestone XProtect.
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Perform automated actions as responses to real-time events, like automatically drying multiple cameras.
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Export a full inventory of all Axis devices on all sites connected to XProtect into AXIS Site Designer Extend. Where you do firmware upgrades and device management on multiple devices simultaneously
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Dewarp images for distortion-corrected live video for easier viewing. You gain the possibility to dewarp the stored 360-degree stream in case of an event and the need for a investigation of video
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Horizontal adjustment of dewarped video using AXIS P3807-PVE. Includes how to adjust and align the horizon as well as how to zoom into details of panoramic scenes and set home position.
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Direct, easy access to all analytic settings in Axis devices, like configuring motion and loitering detection and triggering alarms.
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Integrates full capabilities of Axis speakers so users get professional audio capabilities. Set up & manage zones. Control speakers, volume and clips. Schedule and broadcast live or saved messages
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Performing spot temperature checks on AXIS Q2901. Includes how operators manage and configure zones, measure temperatures in any spot of the video image as well as manage alarms.
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Embed web pages directly in XProtect. In this example we embed AXIS Store Reporter
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On-screen controls allow approved users to access all
extended device features directly in Smart Client. Available as both preinstalled and custom controls. Admin roles set privilege rights.
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How to install
Documentation
This is where you can find additional documentation
| User manual: AXIS Optimizer v.5.4.18.0 | pdf Download (468.92 KB) |
| Find, install and maintain all plugins via a free one-time installer | pdf Download (6.28 MB) |
| Access device settings directly within the Management Client | pdf Download (3.69 MB) |
| Manage applications on Axis devices | pdf Download (3.70 MB) |
| Manage speakers, zones, clips and audio announcements | pdf Download (4.62 MB) |
| Set PTZ auto tracking | pdf Download (3.69 MB) |
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Installers
Here you can find more information about installers and installation guides
Specification
Required Axis Communications product(s)
Not relevant
Has proven compatibility with the following Milestone versions:
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XProtectExpress+2020 R3, 11/12 2020
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XProtectCorporate2020 R3, 11/12 2020
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XProtectExpert2020 R3, 11/12 2020
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XProtectProfessional+2020 R3, 11/12 2020
Is also expected to work with:
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XProtectExpress+2018 R1, 02/20 2018 and later
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XProtectCorporate2018 R1, 02/20 2018 and later
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XProtectExpert2018 R1, 02/20 2018 and later
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XProtectProfessional+2018 R1, 02/20 2018 and later
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