ONVIF stands for Open Network Video Interface Forum, an IP standard for surveillance and security camera data and communication. It’s a voluntary standard, yet many manufacturers deviate with proprietary software features to promote their brand, potentially locking customers into their ecosystems. Such deviations can lead to unpredictable performance issues when integrating equipment from different brands within the same system. Despite this, ONVIF remains a crucial framework for interoperability in security solutions. The current version isĀ ONVIF 2.6, which continues to evolve to address industry needs and enhance compatibility.
