Use a Network Video Client to view a live stream

This example describes how to install the ONVIF Device Manager, and configure it to stream live video from an XProtect installation.

The ONVIF Device Manager is a free, open source Network Video Client from iDeviceDesign that complies with ONVIF standards. The tool is widely used to because it makes it easy to discover and view video from ONVIF compliant cameras on a network. Note, however, that you use ONVIF Device Manager to stream only live video. Additionally, you cannot capture and save the video data in the stream.

Before you start, get the following information from the person who administrates the XProtect installation:

The login credentials for the user that was created for the Milestone ONVIF Bridge
The IP address or computer name of the computer where the Milestone ONVIF Bridge is installed

To install the ONVIF Device Manager, follow these steps:

Go to the Sourceforge ONVIF Device Manager site and then download and run the installer. You can install the ONVIF Device Manager on any computer.
When the installation completes, an icon is available on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start the ONVIF Device Manager.
When you start the ONVIF Device Manager, it automatically discovers ONVIF compliant devices on the network. However, it might not discover the Milestone ONVIF Bridge.
- If it does, go to step 6.
- If it does not, add the bridge manually. Continue with step 4.
To add a Milestone ONVIF Bridge, click ADD.
In the Add device dialog box, in the URI field, provide the name or IP address of the computer where the Milestone ONVIF Bridge is installed, and the ONVIF port number. For example, the string should look like this: http:// [IP address]:580/onvif/device_service.
After you add the bridge, it is available at the bottom of the Device list. Select it.
Enter the login credentials for the basic user that was created for the ONVIF client above the list. For the user name, you must enter the domain user name.
Restart the ONVIF Bridge service to apply the change.