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Although the odds of compatibility are going to be much better if the camera’s Onvif profile corresponds to that of the recorder. Can an Onvif Profile-S camera be connected to an Onvif 2.x recorder, and vice versa? It’s possible, and the only way to know for certain is to test it. And Dahua and Uniview are Onvif 2 or higher. For example, LTS/Hikvision, ACTi, and KT&C are Onvif Profile-S. It’s important to note that there are various profiles of Onvif. Onvif is a standard in the IP/Security world, which allows interoperability between IP security devices, even if they are branded differently. If not using the same brand of NVR or IP camera, the best practice is to match each device’s corresponding Onvif profile. The same holds true for VMSes (Video Management Systems) such as Milestone XProtect, which are essentially software-based IP management systems that are designed to accommodate numerous brands of IP Cameras, with certain limitations.
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In some cases, the camera’s video stream might be displayed, but other features may not work. If mixing brands, or if not using a stated make and model of listed IP camera, it’s very possible that the camera’s video stream won’t display on the NVR. Unlike analog recorders, NVRs or hybrid/tribrid/multi-format DVRs (also known as XVRs) require compatible makes and models of IP cameras.For example, if using a Dahua NVR, it’s a best practice to use Dahua IP Cameras in order to guarantee compatibility between recorders and cameras. In this post, we list best practices for ensuring compatibility between IP recorders and IP cameras.