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Pan-Tilt-Zoom functionality for your PTZ-enabled cameras

Updated over a week ago

Overview

Welcome to a world where controlling your PTZ-enabled cameras is a breeze! At Arcules, we're excited to introduce you to our intuitive PTZ controls. They're designed to give you the power to position your cameras perfectly, capturing every angle with ease. But first, let's cover a few important points:

  • This functionality is only available for supported devices.

  • You have to be assigned the PTZ Operator role to use this functionality.

  • Movements

    • Pan: moves the camera left and right

    • Tilt: moves the camera up and down

    • Zoom: increase or decrease magnification of the image

Screenshot showing PTZ controls in the bottom right of the video player


A button for PTZ functionality is displayed next to the full screen icon when hovering over any video player. When you click on the icon, controls for PTZ are being shown. To hide the controls, just click on the same icon again.

How To Control PTZ

  • Directional Control: Use the arrow overlays to move your camera in any direction. For diagonal tilts, check out the smaller arrows in the corners.

  • Zoom In & Out: The '+' and '-' icons are your friends for zooming in and out.

  • Home: Hit the Home button to return your camera to its default view. Remember, you need to set this up in the camera's web UI first.

How To Update PTZ Settings

You can make changes to the PTZ settings in the camera's web UI (i.e. updating the default view for for "home"). If modifications are made in the camera's web UI, be sure to click SETTINGS > Refresh Camera Configuration to retrieve the latest PTZ settings from the device.

Supported Devices

We support most devices that have PTZ functionality if they are added via ONVIF. In addition to this, we have tested and enabled PTZ controls for the following camera models:

  • AXIS M5065 PTZ Network Camera

  • AXIS Q6075 PTZ Network Camera

  • AXIS Q6128-E PTZ Dome Network Camera

  • AXIS Q6215-LE PTZ Network Camera

  • Bosch AUTODOME IP starlight 7000i

  • Bosch FLEXIDOME IP panoramic 6000 MP outdoor

  • Hanwha XNP-6040H

Supported AXIS PTZ Functionalities

PTZ Autofocus

PTZ Auto Focus ensures sharp, clear images with minimal effort. The camera automatically adjusts focus for optimal clarity, so you never miss critical details. No configuration needed—this feature is automatically available if the camera supports it under the icon.

Speed Dry

Axis Speed Dry support ensures rapid video stream recovery during adverse weather conditions. This feature minimizes downtime by quickly clearing water droplets or condensation from the camera lens, keeping your surveillance reliable and clear. No configuration needed—this feature is automatically available if the camera supports it under the icon.

NOTE: If your exact camera model is not listed, please contact us and we can verify if it is supported. In some cases, sub-models or slight variations in models are not listed but still supported. The best way to verify is to contact us through the chat icon at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.

Have questions? We're here to help! 👋 Reach out to the Arcules team through the chat icon at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.

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