ONVIF & RTSP on the Rock

Streaming Video with ONVIF & RTSP on the Rock

The Alcatraz Rock supports streaming video for integration with Video Management Systems (VMS) using the ONVIF standard and RTSP. This article provides detailed instructions on how to configure and manage ONVIF settings for streaming.

Steps to Enable ONVIF for Video Streaming

1. Navigate to Device Management and select Devices.
2. Click on the Name of the Rock to access its information page.
   
3. Click Modify to open the configuration settings.
   
4. Scroll down to Device Configuration and expand the ONVIF section.

ONVIF Configuration Options

To enable ONVIF, turn on the Activate ONVIF toggle. You will then be presented with two options for managing ONVIF credentials:

Option 1: ONVIF Credentials Managed via the ONVIF Protocol

• In this option, the default credentials are used:

• Username:  admin

• Password: {The last 6 digits of the device/hardware ID}

To find the last 6 digits of the Device/Hardware ID, go to the Devices page, locate the Rock you are configuring, and click on the Rock’s name. The Device/Hardware ID will be displayed as shown in this screenshot.

Option 2: ONVIF Credentials Managed via the Platform

• If you choose to manage the credentials through the platform, the default ONVIF configuration will be replaced.

• After selecting this option, input fields will be displayed, allowing you to create and manage new credentials for accessing the video stream.

• This option provides greater flexibility in managing security credentials for the video stream.

5. After selecting the appropriate ONVIF credential option and entering the necessary details, click Submit to confirm the changes.:

6. Add the Rock to your VMS:

The Rock supports Video Management Systems (VMS) that adhere to the ONVIF standard. Use the username and password configured above when adding a Rock to your system.

RTSP Streaming

The Rock also supports RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol), which can be used to stream video to a compatible platform.

The following RTSP streams are available:

• rtsp://<ROCK_IP>:554/rgbcamera
• rtsp://<ROCK_IP>:554/ircamera
• rtsp://<ROCK_IP>:554/depthcamera

By following these steps, you can successfully enable video streaming using ONVIF or RTSP and connect the Rock to your preferred Video Management System. For further assistance, feel free to contact Alcatraz AI support.