Core use cases and workflows of AXIS Optimizer

AXIS Optimizer for XProtect saves you time and effort managing Axis devices in XProtect. It optimizes and unites daily workflows for users while ensuring high-quality, consistent outcomes. 

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Access device settings

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Configure devices

Configure settings and passwords for all Axis devices directly in XProtect — significantly reducing your need to log into individual device web interfaces

Configure analytics

Easily adjust and configure analytics applications directly in XProtect — copy and transfer those settings to other devices.

Configure speakers

Configure Axis speakers and other audio devices directly in XProtect to your system with professional audio capabilities for public address, real-time deterrence, content scheduling and more.

AXIS Optimizer set auto-tracking

Manage autotracking

Select objects and set up trigger areas to enable a device to detect and track moving objects automatically — streamlines work managing exclusion areas, movement sensitivity, pan and tilt limits, etc.

Manage metadata and forensic search

Control metadata and forensic search capabilities — turn on/off settings for event data, analytics data, consolidated metadata, and forensic search filters for each Axis device.

Access extended features

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Set up operator controls

Access an Axis camera’s specific features in XProtect Smart Client, including both preinstalled and custom controls. 

Set focus area for PTZ cameras

Set up focus recall for pan/ tilt/zoom cameras and ensure the camera recalls the focus position for any given predefined area. 

Set autofocus for cameras

Ensure the camera’s lens remains focused on the area or object of interest when the view changes. 

Sharp images in rainy weather

Turn on/off speed dry in dome cameras and wipers in positioning cameras to ensure sharp images are delivered under rainy weather or wet condition.

Measure spot temperatures

Enable one-click, real-time measurement of the temperature of any particular area or object in a scene.

Manage dewarped video

Run client-side dewarping of video captured with wide-angle cameras, and ensure clear, natural views with improved usability, coverage, and accuracy. 

AI-powered automation

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Crossline counting and line crossing automation

Set up AI-powered intelligent automation to automatically respond in real-time to line crossing events.
 

Occupancy counting automation

Set up AI-powered intelligent automation to automatically act when occupancy levels exceed limits.

AI-powered data analysis

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Use metadata dashboards

Use real-time data produced from connected Axis devices to gain actionable insights in the form of graphs showing statistics, trends, and anomalies.

Analyze object counting data

Gather, view and visualize occupancy in area as well as crossline counting data to analyze counting data with ease.

AI-powered forensic search

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Objects

Search for, recover, and share video evidence about objects (people, and vehicles) — no analytics servers required. 

Zone speed infractions

Search for, recover, and share evidence from Axis radars about zone speed infractions — no analytics servers required. 

Apply security controls

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Manage user privileges for AXIS Optimizer

User privileges for AXIS Optimizer

Configure which AXIS Optimizer capabilities an operator has access to through AXIS Optimizer's built-in security role settings. 

Remote auto-update AXIS Optimizer

Remotely perform upgrades of AXIS Optimizer on all connected Smart Client machines without operator interaction, ensuring everything is always up to date.

Manage Axis devices on your sites

Use AXIS Device Manager to manage and upgrade Axis devices and ensure you always have the latest AXIS OS capabilities. 

AXIS Optimizer account and password management

Account and password management

Manage accounts and passwords for Axis devices and create a XProtect service account with unique 16-character passwords for each device. 

Manage access control

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Unite access control and video

AXIS Secure Entry for XProtect is physical access control sotware united with video surveillance in familiar XProtect Management and Smart Client interfaces. XProtect users efficiently manage all door entry, monitoring, assistance, and investigation events inside XProtect.

Vehicle entry allow- and blocklists

Create automated actions to grant vehicle access upon entry and exit. Centrally manage license plate lists as credentials and search for and export license plate entries in event logs.

Operator triggered automation

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Play audio clips upon motion detection

Set up custom rules and use Axis cameras with AXIS Audio Manager to automatically play an audio clip or broadcast a live message from a speaker when a camera detects motion. 

Dry multiple cameras

Set up custom rules to automatically dry multiple dome cameras with speed dry and positioning cameras with built-in wipers.

Axis Optimizer manage applications in Axis devices

Auto-focus multiple cameras

Ensure the camera’s lens remains focused on the area or object of interest when the view changes. 

Turn on/off strobe sirens

Set up custom rules to automatically trigger strobe sirens to activate audio and visual alerts when a camera detects motion. 

Turn on/off privacy masks

Create a rule to turn on/off privacy masks when an analytics event occurs.

Respond to real-time events

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Axis Optimizer audio responses through speakers

Audio responses through speakers

Use audio to respond through speakers to real-time events. Push-to talk, broadcast pre-recorded messages, manage audio zones and clips, schedule content adapt volume and more.

Manage calls and door access

Manage visitor calls and door entry requests from intercoms.

Monitor with audio only

Monitor and respond to events in areas where only audio detection is allowed.

Call routing

Prioritize and route incoming intercom and SIP phone calls without disturbing the operator.

Perform pre-set actions

Press a preset action button on the intercom's screen to execute specific actions, such as open multiple doors or turn on lighting. 

Respond with images in intercom displays

Display custom pre-set action buttons, images and animated GIFs to visually respond to the person making an incoming call or door entry request on AXIS I8307-VE Network Intercom, the first Axis intercom featuring an interactive display.

System design and maintenance

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Manage all plugins and integrations

One time installer suite containing all Axis-XProtect integrations and plugins to optimize your system. Built into XProtect Update Manager, you save considerable time compared to manual management.

System design and import device configurations

Design system as well as import all settings from AXIS Site Designer directly in XProtect, ensuring controlled system design workflows. 

Manage Axis devices on your sites

Use AXIS Device Manager to manage and upgrade Axis devices and ensure you always have the latest AXIS OS capabilities. 

Manage events for Axis devices

Use a dedicated control panel as a centralized hub to manage Axis device events. Get a full status overview and manage and troubleshoot events directly in XProtect. 

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