Modern ONVIF camera tester with HEVC and Profile G playback
Discovers ONVIF cameras on the network, opens live RTSP feeds including HEVC, and searches edge archives through Profile G. Created by treealarm as a desktop utilities tool, the interface runs on Avalonia and the bundled OnvifLib .NET stack. It offers device discovery, PTZ and imaging controls, event monitoring, and media profile editing. Security integrators and camera developers gain a focused testing tool that targets camera configuration and archive verification workflows on Windows desktop systems.
What does the app do for ONVIF device management?
The app performs discovery, live playback, and device control. It uses WS-Discovery to find cameras automatically, presents RTSP video streams with H.264 and HEVC decoding via a bundled LGPL ffmpeg implementation, and exposes PTZ and imaging controls. Device I/O and media profile configuration are accessible from the GUI, so the user can change media profiles and observe the camera's response in a single session.
Does it impact system resources or interfere with production machines?
It runs as a lightweight desktop utility designed to limit footprint. The UI is built on the Avalonia framework and the OnvifLib .NET library, which keeps the app smaller than full VMS packages. Live playback uses local decoding, which confines CPU and GPU load to active streams rather than background services. The app targets desktop environments and requires a recent Windows build to run.
Is it safe to operate on a network of production cameras?
It operates as a client that queries devices and reads streams. ONVIF actions such as Profile G archive search and PTZ commands require standard camera permissions; the app does not embed server-side components. Because it uses standard ONVIF calls, changes are applied directly to the device configuration, so the operator should run it with appropriate access control and, where available, test on noncritical cameras first.
Do non-technical users need deep expertise to use it?
The interface suits technically minded users and integrators. Controls expose media profiles, event subscriptions, and archive replay options rather than hiding them behind wizards. Casual users can view live feeds, but full use of Profile G, media profile editing, and event configuration assumes familiarity with camera networking and ONVIF concepts.
Who should adopt this tool and what to expect
For integrators and device developers who need direct access to ONVIF device capabilities, the app provides a focused diagnostic and configuration environment. It expects an operator who understands camera networking and ONVIF concepts, and it applies changes directly to devices rather than staging them. Recommended.
