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Compatible WiFi Cameras for Windows "Camera discovery"

Anonymous
2023-04-02T23:57:28+00:00

I am using Windows 11 documented procedure for discovering cameras on my WiFi network. Both the PC and Cameras are connected to the same WiFi SSID for my 2.4ghz network.

Cannot find any informatiopn on what the cameras requirements are for Windows to be able to discover a Wifi camera.

Open Settingson Windows 11.

Click on Bluetooth & devices.

Click the Camerastab.

Click the Search for cameras button in the “Add a network camera” setting.

Discovery never finds any of my wifi cameras.

What features does a wifi camera need (requirements) so that Windows 11 can "Add a network camera" successfully?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-04-05T07:51:39+00:00

    Hello Scott,

    Thanks for your reply.

    I would like to invite to have a look on below reference url which is for Windows 10 but should be also helpful for Windows 11.

    https://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmagic/...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it Hope this information would be useful to you. Please feel free to get back if you need any additional info.

    Thanks

    Prakash

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  2. VARADHARAJAN K 9,676 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-04-03T14:37:28+00:00

    Name and brand of wifi camera , include model number

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-04-03T09:30:50+00:00

    Hello Scoot,

    Thanks for your reply.

    You can check here if your Camera is ONVIF compliant.

    https://www.onvif.org/conformant-products/

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it Hope this information would be useful to you. Please feel free to get back if you need any additional info.

    Best Regards,

    Prakash

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-03T01:59:15+00:00

    Thanks ... Microsoft support with 2+ hrs on the phone could not find the ONVIF Profile S requirement for a network/wifi camera .... now I need to find a camera that is compliant ... so far I have checked 8+ vendors and all the camera's say is "ONVIF" compliant .... without the Profile type detail : (

    Any tip on how to determine if a camera is ONVIF Profile S compliant?

    Ive read a lot of camera prodyct manuals and they only say ONVIF complient ... no "profile S" detqil.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-04-03T01:05:48+00:00

    Hello,

    Thanks for reaching out! I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.

    For the majority of ONVIF Profile S-compliant camera manufacturers, Windows 11 enables finding, pairing, configuring, and streaming TCP/IP-enabled. When a new camera is connected, the stream can be directed through the current APIs to take pictures, stream content, or record movies using the built-in camera or a button from a third-party application.

    I would like to invite you to have a look on below guide.

    https://pureinfotech.com/install-network-camera...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it Hope this information would be useful to you. Please feel free to get back if you need any additional info.

    In case of additional questions, reach out back to us, and I will be happy to help and try our best to resolve your issue.

    Best Regards,
    Prakash

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