Live+view+axis+link
1. The Basic URL Structure
To access the live view directly, you typically append /view/viewer_index.shtml or a specific video stream path to the camera's IP address.
- Go to camera X
- Go to preset on same camera
- Trigger HTTP GET (custom action)
rtsp://[username]:[password]@[IP_ADDRESS]:554/axis-media/media.amp Default Username (Axis does not use "admin" by default). IP Address : If you don't know it, use the AXIS IP Utility to scan your network. 2. Browser-Based Live View For quick access without special software: Direct Access live+view+axis+link
Axis IP Utility & Device Manager: These free tools are essential for the initial "link" between the camera and the network, helping to discover devices and assign IP addresses. Go to camera X Go to preset on
The combination of Live View and Axis Link has various applications across industries, including: Remote Access : For remote viewing
Live View
- Definition: Live view refers to the real-time video feed from a camera that can be monitored instantly. This feature allows users to see what is happening in the area covered by the camera at any given moment.
- Functionality: In the context of Axis cameras, live view can typically be accessed through a web interface, a mobile app, or an NVR (Network Video Recorder)/VMS (Video Management Software) if one is connected to the network.
When live view and Axis Link are combined, they create a powerful tool that enables users to access and manage their security system like never before. With live view Axis Link, users can:
- Solution: Check your switch. Links require low latency. Ensure both cameras are on the same VLAN and there is no Wi-Fi bridge in the chain. Use CAT6 cabling.
Remote Access: For remote viewing, ensure port forwarding is set up on your router if you want to access the live view outside your local network.
