Axis Video Surveillance Integration

Purpose

The Axis video surveillance integration allows BRP to connect with Axis cameras for monitoring. This integration provides access to live and recorded footage linked to movement events, as well as tools to manage and review surveillance activities directly from BRP.

Key features include:

• Live video streaming from connected Axis cameras.

• Motion detection-triggered events displayed in BRP Entrance View.

• Possibility to connect cameras with gates and readers to associate video feeds with physical access points.

Prerequisites

To use the Axis video surveillance integration, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

• Axis Cameras

  1. We do not sell or provide installation/support of the Axis cameras.

  2. Port forwards for Axis services.

• Axis Camera Storage

  • BRP can only retrieve videos that are still stored on the Axis system. However, Axis has many different options for storing recorded material.

Use Flow

• Live Video Streaming

  • Access live video from a camera by navigating to BRP Back Office > Admittance > Surveillance event. Select a camera and click the “View live” button.

• Motion Detection and Events

  • When motion is detected by an Axis camera, an event is triggered and logged in Entrance View.

  • Events show related access points, such as gates or card readers, enabling quick identification of the location.

• Viewing Recorded Footage

  • From an event in Entrance View, users can:

    • View live video from the camera.

    • Access recorded footage linked to the motion event.

• Event Management

  • After reviewing an event, mark it as "handled" in either:

    • Entrance View: This action removes the event from Entrance View but retains it in the Backoffice for archival purposes.

    • Backoffice > Admittance > Surveillance Events: Events remain accessible even after being marked as handled.

• Audio and Advanced Features

  • If an Axis camera includes audio recording, users can play the audio alongside the video within BRP.

  • Cameras equipped with tamper detection, such as climb sensors for gates, can send alerts that are also logged in BRP.

Limitations

1. Video Storage and Retrieval

   • BRP relies on the Axis system for video storage. If a video is deleted or overwritten in Axis, it will no longer be accessible from BRP.

2. Saving Videos

   • Videos cannot be downloaded or saved directly from BRP. To save a recording, users must access the Axis camera system.

3. PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) Controls

   • BRP does not support controlling rotating or PTZ cameras. These adjustments must be made through the Axis interface.

4. Motion Sensitivity

   • Motion sensitivity settings are managed in Axis and cannot be configured via BRP.

   • Motion sensitivity and recording settings should be configured within the Axis system, as these are not adjustable via BRP.