Setting up this feature requires Axis Cameras with PTZ functionality and the Axis Camera Station (ACS) or a compatible VMS (Video Management Software) like Milestone or Genetec.
Note: A direct "One-Click" link also exists via the AXIS Live View Config tool.
Step 1: Hardware Requirements
Step 2: Access the Web Interface Log into your master camera’s web page (via its IP address). Navigate to Applications > Live View Config. live+view+axis+link
Step 3: Enable PTZ Linkage Under the "PTZ" tab, look for the setting labeled "Enable Live View Axis Link" or "Third-party PTZ control." (Wording varies by firmware version).
Step 4: Configure the Slave Camera Enter the IP address, username, and password of your PTZ slave camera. Define the link behavior:
Step 5: Set Limits Crucially, define the "home position" and "idle timeout." For example: If the slave camera is inactive for 10 seconds, return to patrol preset 1. Setting up this feature requires Axis Cameras with
Step 6: Test the Synchronization Open a browser with two windows side-by-side (Master live view / Slave live view). Click on a moving object in the master view. The slave camera should instantly snap to that location in its own live view.
In the rapidly evolving world of surveillance, drone cinematography, and industrial automation, the ability to manage multiple perspectives in real-time has moved from a luxury to a necessity. At the heart of this advanced coordination lies a powerful feature known as the Live View Axis Link.
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Use Axis events to change live view based on motion, audio, or I/O.
Example: When camera A detects motion, switch live view to camera B.
You can modify the link to change the quality or resolution of the stream by adding "queries" to the end of the URL.