Avigilon VMS

Device Information:

Summary

Purpose: Enterprise VMS with advanced video analytics and AI-powered detection for comprehensive security monitoring.
Outcome: Cloud integration with live streaming, playback, timeline, intelligent analytics, and alarm management via WebAPI.
Audience: Technical Installers / Field Engineers / Support

Aspect	Details
Setup Time	35-50 minutes
Difficulty	Intermediate
Setup Method	Manual configuration via ACC Client and GCXONE
Protocol	WebAPI Endpoint Service (ACC 7+)
Integration Type	SDK-based via WebAPI with port forwarding
Ports Required	HTTP/HTTPS 80/443, ACC Server port (custom), WebAPI port
Key Features	Advanced video analytics, AI object detection, alarm management, PTZ control
Analytics Capabilities	Person/vehicle detection, line crossing, area intrusion, object classification
Video Codecs	H.264, H.265/HEVC
User Management	Group-based permissions with granular access control

Before you begin, ensure you have:

Type: Video Management System (VMS) - Enterprise Analytics Platform
Discovery Protocol: Manual registration via WebAPI Endpoint
Event Types: Motion detection, video analytics (person/vehicle detection), line crossing, area intrusion, tampering, camera disconnection, storage alerts, alarm inputs, analytic events
Network Requirements:
- Ports: HTTP (80), HTTPS (443), ACC Server (configurable), WebAPI Endpoint (configurable)
- Connectivity: Direct IP with port forwarding to WebAPI Endpoint
- Bandwidth: 2-8 Mbps per camera stream (varies by resolution and codec)
Known Considerations:
- WebAPI Endpoint mandatory - Required for external GCXONE communication
- Port forwarding required - IT team must configure firewall/router
- Advanced video analytics - AI-powered person and vehicle detection
- User group management - Granular permission control for GCXONE integration
- Alarm configuration - Comprehensive trigger sources and recipient management
- Area of interest - Define specific zones for analytics monitoring
- High-resolution support - 4K/8K camera compatibility
- Analytics tuning - Configurable sensitivity, threshold time, timeout settings
- Object classification - Person vs vehicle differentiation
- Map integration - Visual site layout with camera positioning

Feature Category	Feature	Status	Notes
Discovery & Setup	Auto-Discovery	✗	Manual configuration via WebAPI
	Manual Configuration	✓	IP-based with WebAPI Endpoint
Cloud Capabilities	Live Streaming (Cloud)	✓	Cloud-based streaming via GCXONE
	Playback (Cloud)	✓	Cloud video playback
	Timeline (Cloud)	✓	Event timeline with intelligent search
Events & Alarms	Event Detection	✓	Motion, analytics, alarm inputs
	Alarm Management	✓	Trigger sources, recipients, recording
	Arm/Disarm	✓	Site-level and camera-level
Advanced Features	PTZ/Presets	✓	Full PTZ control with locking
	Video Analytics	✓	AI person/vehicle detection
	Genesis Audio (SIP)	✓	Two-way audio (microphones/speakers)
	Area of Interest	✓	Zone-based analytics configuration
	Object Classification	✓	Person, vehicle, object types
	Line Crossing Detection	✓	Directional intrusion detection
	Area Intrusion Detection	✓	Zone-based intrusion alerts
	High Resolution Support	✓	4K/8K camera support
	Clip Export	✓	Video clip export capability
	User Group Permissions	✓	Granular access control
	Digital Outputs	✓	Trigger digital outputs on events
	Map Integration	✓	Visual site maps with cameras

Legend: ✓ Supported | ○ Partial Support | ✗ Not Supported

Integration Highlights:

WebAPI Endpoint - External communication bridge for GCXONE
Advanced video analytics - AI-powered person/vehicle detection with object classification
Comprehensive alarm management - Trigger sources, recipients, recording duration
User group security - Granular permission control for GCXONE integration user
Area of interest configuration - Define specific zones for targeted analytics
PTZ control - Full pan, tilt, zoom with control locking
Genesis Audio (SIP) - Two-way audio communication via microphones/speakers
Event-driven workflows - Customizable automation rules based on analytics
High-resolution support - 4K/8K camera compatibility
Map integration - Visual site layout with camera positioning
Export capabilities - Video clip export with identifying features
Multi-camera analytics - Configure analytics across multiple cameras simultaneously
Pre/post-motion recording - Configurable recording buffers around events

To configure Avigilon VMS with GCXONE:

Install WebAPI Endpoint Service - Install ACC 7 WebAPI Endpoint (mandatory for external communication)
Configure Analytics - Set up motion detection analytics with sensitivity, threshold, and area of interest
Create GCXONE User Group - Create dedicated user group with appropriate permissions (live view, playback, PTZ, audio)
Configure Alarms - Set up alarm triggers, recording settings, and recipients
Setup Port Forwarding - Coordinate with IT team to configure firewall/router for WebAPI access
Add to GCXONE - Register Avigilon VMS in GCXONE using IP address and user group credentials
Verify Integration - Test live streaming, playback, timeline, analytics events, and alarm notifications

Estimated setup time: 35-50 minutes

For detailed step-by-step instructions with screenshots, see the Installer Configuration Guide.

Need Help?

If you need assistance with Avigilon VMS integration, check our Troubleshooting Guide or contact support.