Frequently Asked Question

Tested VMS, NVR, XVR and DVR platforms compatible with ITVDesk
Last Updated 22 days ago

A common ITVDesk integration starts with a desktop or workstation screen. In ITVDesk, create a new virtual camera profile, select a media source such as Computer Screen Live / Desktop Capture, test the stream, and then add it to a VMS, NVR, XVR or DVR platform as an ONVIF camera or direct RTSP/RTSPS/SRT stream.

This is useful when you need to record operator screens, POS workstations, control-room desktops, applications, dashboards or other computer activity inside the same VMS/NVR system used for physical cameras.

Create a new ITVDesk virtual camera profile
First create a new ITVDesk virtual camera profile.
Select ITVDesk media source such as desktop capture
Select Desktop Capture or another media source before adding ITVDesk to the VMS/NVR.
ITVDesk desktop capture source example
Desktop Capture is the most common starting point for VMS/NVR integrations.

Integration model

  • ITVDesk source -> ONVIF virtual camera -> VMS/NVR/XVR/DVR.
  • The recorder treats ITVDesk like a network camera, so live view, recording and playback are handled by the VMS/NVR.
  • Use ONVIF where possible; use direct RTSP/RTSPS/SRT when the recorder is configured for stream URL input.

Tested or commonly used platforms

  • Milestone XProtect VMS
  • Hikvision NVR / DVR
  • Dahua NVR / XVR
  • Blue Iris VMS
  • IPConfigure Orchid Core VMS
  • Novus NMS VMS
  • Herospeed XVR / NVR
  • Other ONVIF-compatible systems with manual camera add support

Before adding ITVDesk to a recorder

  • ITVDesk is installed, licensed or running in trial mode, and at least one virtual camera/source is configured.
  • ONVIF service is enabled in ITVDesk and the ONVIF port is reachable from the VMS/NVR network.
  • RTSP/RTSPS/SRT streaming is enabled as required by the recorder or VMS profile.
  • Firewall rules allow ITVDesk ONVIF, RTSP/RTSPS and HTTPS ports.
  • Use manual add if automatic discovery is not available in the recorder.

After adding ITVDesk

  • Confirm the ITVDesk virtual camera appears online in the VMS/NVR device list.
  • Open live view and verify video, resolution, frame rate and codec.
  • Start a short recording and confirm playback/search works as expected.
  • Test events, audio or PTZ only if your VMS/NVR model supports those ONVIF features.
  • If discovery fails, add ITVDesk manually by IP address, ONVIF port, username and password.

Related documentation: Adding the First Video Source | Desktop Capture | Preview & Test | Network Camera Test | ONVIF over HTTPS

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