ONVIF Device Manager (ODM) Download
What it is
ONVIF Device Manager (ODM) is a free, open-source Windows client for ONVIF network video devices. It talks to cameras (Network Video Transmitters), recorders (Network Video Storage) and analytics devices over the ONVIF protocol, and implements the Discovery, Device, Media, Imaging, Analytics, Events and PTZ services. It is written in C# and uses ffmpeg to decode video. The project is licensed under GPLv2. Source
Works with
| ONVIF IP cameras (NVT) | Discovery, live view, media, imaging and PTZ configuration over ONVIF Source |
|---|---|
| ONVIF recorders (NVS) | Managed as Network Video Storage devices over ONVIF Source |
| ONVIF analytics devices (NVA) | Analytics and event services, including video analytics calibration Source |
System requirements
| Operating system | Windows |
|---|---|
| Installer | odm-v2.2.250r.msi (21.8 MB) |
| License | Free, open source (GNU GPL v2) |
From the ODM files page on SourceForge.
How to install
- Open the ODM project on SourceForge and click Download. The current file is odm-v2.2.250r.msi.
- Run the .msi installer and follow the prompts.
- Start ONVIF Device Manager from the Start menu.
From the ODM files page on SourceForge.
How to find and connect to a camera
- Connect the PC to the same network and subnet as the cameras.
- Open ODM. Device discovery lists the ONVIF devices it finds on the local network.
- Sign in to the device with its ONVIF user name and password.
- Select a device to open its live video and its configuration pages (network, video, imaging, PTZ, events and maintenance).
From the ODM project page (features: device discovery, live monitoring, service configuration).
FAQ
Yes. ODM is open source under the GNU General Public License v2 and is free to download from SourceForge.
What is the current version of ODM?Version 2.2.250, posted on SourceForge on January 11, 2024 as odm-v2.2.250r.msi.
Does ODM run on Mac or Linux?No. The project lists Windows as its only operating system.
What can ODM do besides live view?Device discovery, service configuration, event handling, video analytics calibration, firmware update, and configuration backup and recovery.