ONVIF is an open industry standard that allows IP-based security devices from different manufacturers to communicate seamlessly. Whether you're deploying a small home surveillance system or a large enterprise security network, understanding ONVIF and its role in IP camera streaming can help you build a more flexible and scalable solution.
What Is ONVIF?
ONVIF stands for Open Network Video Interface Forum, an open standard developed in 2008 by major security manufacturers including:
- Axis Communications
- Bosch Security Systems
- Sony
The goal of ONVIF is to standardize communication between IP security devices regardless of vendor.
ONVIF defines:
- Device discovery
- Video streaming
- Audio streaming
- PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) control
- Event notifications
- User authentication
- Video analytics integration
- Metadata transmission
Today, thousands of security products support ONVIF, making it one of the most important standards in the surveillance industry.
ONVIF Profiles
ONVIF organizes functionality into profiles that define specific capabilities.
Profile S
Profile S focuses on video streaming.
Features include:
- Live video streaming
- PTZ control
- Audio streaming
- Video configuration
- Metadata support
Most modern IP cameras support Profile S.
Profile T
Profile T is designed for advanced video capabilities.
Features include:
- H.264 video
- H.265 video
- Advanced imaging settings
- Motion detection events
- HTTPS security
- Analytics metadata
Profile T is increasingly becoming the preferred standard for modern surveillance systems.
Profile G
Profile G focuses on recording and storage.
Capabilities include:
- Edge storage management
- Playback control
- Recording search
- Export functionality
Profile M
Profile M supports metadata and analytics.
Features include:
- Object detection
- AI analytics
- License plate recognition integration
- Smart event reporting
Common ONVIF Service URLs
For most ONVIF-compliant IP cameras, the ONVIF Device Service URL follows this standard format:
http://<CAMERA_IP>/onvif/device_service
or
http://<CAMERA_IP>:<ONVIF_PORT>/onvif/device_service
The /onvif/device_service endpoint is the ONVIF standard used by most major manufacturers.
Ports vary by model and firmware. ONVIF is often disabled by default and may require creating a dedicated ONVIF user account.
Examples
http://192.168.1.100/onvif/device_service
http://192.168.1.100:8000/onvif/device_service
http://192.168.1.100:8999/onvif/device_service
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