IP Camera Support and Settings

BioStar Air automatically detects IP cameras connected to the same network as Airfob Edge. Because the cameras use the device as a gateway, a network video recorder (NVR) is not required. Instead, the cameras use the built-in SD card storage.

With an Airfob Edge or XPass 2 installed, BioStar Air can display the following concurrent live view streams.

• Up to two cameras at Full HD resolution (1080p)

• Up to four cameras at HD resolution (720p)

These specifications double when XStation 2 is used.

Info

If recorded video does not play after registering the camera in BioStar Air, refer to the following.

Compatibility

• Onvif profiles: The IP camera must be compatible with Onvif profile S or G.

  • Onvif profile S: Live video streaming

  • Onvif profile G: Recorded video stored on the SD card

• SD card: The IP camera must have a built-in SD card so that recorded footage can be played back later.

  Use SanDisk microSDXC Class10 Max Endurance 256 GB or 512 GB.

• Encoding: The camera must support H.264 (AVC) and it must be set as the active codec. BioStar Air currently does not support H.265.

• Recommended brands: HanwhaVision, Hikvision, and Dahua cameras are highly compatible. Compatibility with other brands may vary depending on Onvif profile compliance. For more information on the tested and verified devices list, refer to the following.

• Contact the service team to test other camera brands.

Functionality overview

Perform the following actions in the BioStar Air portal or mobile app.

• View live camera feeds.

• View recorded camera footage.

• Access camera footage related to access events.

Instructions

Connect IP cameras

• Network connection: Ensure that the IP camera is on the same network as the Airfob Edge or Airfob Edge Ultimate.

• Enable Onvif: Make sure Onvif is enabled on the camera.

• Device registration: Make sure the device is registered in the BioStar Air portal.

Log in to BioStar Air

Master administrators can change site settings such as enabling Video Management. Log in to the BioStar Air portal with master privileges.

Enable video management

1. Click Settings → Site in the left sidebar.

2. Click the Additional Features tab.

3. Enable Video Management.

Info

Only master-level administrators can enable this feature.

Add camera

1. Click Device Management → Cameras in the left sidebar.

   

2. Click Add Camera at the top right of the screen.

3. When the Add Camera window appears, select the device that will act as the gateway.

   

   The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.

4. Set the following information to add the camera.

   • Name: Enter the camera name.

   • Device: Select a name to identify the camera.

   • ID: Enter the ID to connect to the camera.

   • Password: Enter the password to connect to the camera.

5. Click Save to add the selected camera.

Info

• The device must run firmware version 2.5.1 or later and be on the same network as the camera.

• BioStar Air automatically discovers cameras on the network.

Link to a door

Link the added camera to a door to associate video with access events.

1. Click Door Management → Registered Doors in the left sidebar.

2. Click the door in the list to assign a camera.

3. When the Edit Door panel appears, scroll to Auxiliary Device.

4. Select the camera you added from Camera.

   

5. Click Save to save the changes.

View live camera video

View live video from the added cameras. Click Monitoring → Real-Time Video in the left sidebar.

The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.

• View up to two Full HD (1080p) live streams per installed Airfob Edge.

• Add more devices or reduce camera resolution to view more live streams.

  Device Management → Cameras → Click camera in the list → Video Profile

View recorded camera video

View recorded video streams. Click Monitoring → Recorded Video in the left sidebar.

The image above is an example screen and may differ from the actual screen.

View event video

Click Monitoring → Event Logs in the left sidebar. Find an event log with an associated video clip and click play to watch it.

Tested and verified devices list

No	Manufacturer	Model number	Device type	Onvif profile	Resolution
1	Hanwha Techwin	QNV-C8011R	Camera	S, G, T, M	2592x1944
2	Hanwha Techwin	QND-6022R	Camera	S, G, T	1920x1080
3	Hanwha Techwin	MMI-600R	Camera	S, T	1920x1080
4	HIKVISION	DS-2CD2025FWD-I	Camera	S, G, T	1920x1080
5	HIKVISION	DS-2CD2166G2-I	Camera	S, G, T	3200×1800
6	HIKVISION	DS-2CD1121-I	Camera	S	1920x1080
7	Dahua	DHI-NVR2104HS-P-S3	NVR	S, G, T	12MP
8	Dahua	IPC-HDBW3249E-AS-NI	Camera	S, G, T	1920×1080
9	Dahua	SD22204UEN-GN	Camera	S, G, T	1920×1080
10	Dahua	DH-IPC-HFW1230DT-STW-VN	Camera	S, T	1920×1080
11	Marruy	IPC-A32E-L	Camera	S, T	2304×1296
12	TP-Link	Tapo C210	Camera	S	2304×1296

Enable ONVIF on an IP camera

1. Open a web browser and enter the camera's IP address.

2. Authenticate with administrator credentials and log in.

3. Go to the Network or Configuration section.

4. Enable ONVIF or the open network video interface.

5. Create an ONVIF-only user profile if necessary.

6. Save the settings and test the ONVIF connection in BioStar Air.

Tip

• Firmware update: Update the camera and the device to the latest firmware.

• Port forwarding: Configure port forwarding for ONVIF if required.

• Third-party tools: Use ONVIF Device Manager to verify camera settings and functionality.