The Camera Agent driver offers integrators a streamlined solution for integrating a wide range of camera brands into Control4, minimizing setup complexity and maximizing compatibility. Designed by integrators for integrators, this universal driver supports seamless integration with popular camera brands like Axis, Dahua, Hikvision, and REOLink, eliminating the need for multiple drivers in a single installation. With robust customization options and built-in notifications, the Camera Agent driver enhances Control4’s functionality, delivering a highly responsive and intuitive experience for clients.
Ideal for both new installations and retrofits, the Camera Agent driver empowers integrators to deliver a tailored Control4 experience, ensuring clients have full control, timely notifications, and a setup optimized for security and convenience.
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Broad Camera Compatibility
The Camera Agent driver works seamlessly with a wide range of popular camera brands, including Axis, Dahua, Hikvision, Luma, REOLink, and more. This versatility reduces the need for multiple drivers, allowing integrators to streamline installations with a single, universal driver.
Customizable URL Integration
Integrators can customize URI strings for any camera, providing flexibility for unique or complex setups. This allows seamless adaptation to various camera models and network requirements, ensuring compatibility across installations.
Integrated Notifications
With built-in push and email notifications, users receive timely alerts directly from their camera system without requiring a Control4 4Sight subscription. Notifications include snapshot support, keeping users informed with image previews in real-time.
Enhanced Control Options
The driver includes customizable Home and Soft buttons, enabling integrators to program specific actions like lighting control, garage access, and other tailored events from any Control4 interface, enhancing the Control4 experience for end users.
New Camera Proxy Features
Audio Support (OS 3.4.2+)
Starting with Control4 OS 3.4.2, audio support is now available for cameras that support it, adding another layer of functionality to client setups. To activate audio, integrators need to enable it on the camera stream with the following compatible settings:
- Audio Encode: G.711Mu or G.711U (Note: G.711A is not compatible)
- Sampling Frequency: 8K
Custom Button Integration
The Camera Proxy now supports custom button actions, replacing the previous Region Clicking feature. This allows integrators to create preset button actions tailored to user needs.
Creating Custom Buttons:
- Go to Advanced Settings and enable Show.
- Set the number of Custom Buttons needed under the Custom Buttons property.
- Configure each button’s name using Configure Button.
Programming Custom Buttons:
- Use the Custom Button Clicked driver event and Last Custom Button for conditional programming.
- Note: Custom Buttons are static and cannot be removed by users, though they can be renamed and repositioned.
Compatible Cameras
Brand | Snapshot URI | Stream URI |
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Custom | Customizable Snapshot URI | Customizable Stream URI |
AVA Security | Supported Snapshot URIs | Standard and Alternate Stream URIs |
Axis | Standard and Alternate Snapshot URIs | Standard MJPEG and H264 Stream URIs |
Blue Iris | Standard Snapshot URI | MJPEG and H264 Stream URIs |
Channel Vision | Standard Snapshot URI | MJPEG Stream URI |
Dahua | Standard Snapshot URI | MJPEG and H264 Stream URIs |
Wisenet | Standard Snapshot URI | MJPEG and H264 Stream URIs |
Why Choose the Camera Agent?
1. Simplified Installation
Camera Agent’s universal compatibility with popular brands—like Axis, Dahua, Hikvision, and REOLink—allows integrators to link multiple camera types without needing separate drivers. This reduces setup time and eliminates the hassle of managing multiple drivers, making installations smoother and faster.
2. Customizable and Flexible
With Camera Agent, integrators can easily adjust URI strings for customized setups. This feature supports unique client needs and various network configurations, allowing complete adaptability across different installations.
3. Enhanced Client Experience
Deliver timely, integrated notifications with snapshot previews directly from the camera system—without the need for a Control4 4Sight subscription. Additionally, customizable buttons give clients added control, with access to actions like lighting, garage door control, and more through their Control4 interface.
4. Latest Proxy Features
The driver supports audio integration for cameras and features programmable custom buttons, keeping you current with Control4’s latest OS 3.4.2+ capabilities and allowing deeper customization in every installation.
5. Cost-Effective Licensing
One license provides unlimited driver instances for a single project, making it ideal for multi-camera installations. Plus, the 7-day trial allows for easy demonstration and showroom use, ensuring you and your clients can experience the driver’s benefits before committing.
FAQ
Q: What camera brands are compatible with the Camera Agent driver?
A: The driver supports a wide range of brands, including Axis, Dahua, Hikvision, Luma, REOLink, and many more. You can find the full compatibility chart in the product description.
Q: Can I customize the camera URIs to fit unique setups?
A: Yes, Camera Agent allows for complete customization of camera URI strings, making it flexible for various configurations and network setups.
Q: Do I need a Control4 4Sight subscription for notifications?
A: No, Camera Agent provides push and email notifications directly from the camera, with snapshot support, without requiring a 4Sight subscription.
Q: Is audio supported, and what settings should I use?
A: Yes, starting with Control4 OS 3.4.2, the driver supports audio for compatible cameras. For best results, use the G.711Mu or G.711U audio encoding with an 8K sampling frequency.
Q: How do I program custom buttons?
A: To create custom buttons, go to Advanced Settings, enable the “Show” option, and set the number of custom buttons. You can then configure the button name and add programming actions via the “Custom Button Clicked” driver event.
Q: How does licensing work?
A: A single license provides unlimited driver instances, so you only need one license for multi-camera installations on the same project. A 7-day trial is also available for showroom or demo purposes.
Q: What Control4 OS versions does the driver support?
A: The Camera Agent driver is compatible with Control4 OS 2.10.6 and OS 3.0+, ensuring broad compatibility across Control4 devices.
Designed to work with OS 2.10.6, OS 3.0 and higher systems
A single license will unlock as many instances of the driver as needed in your project. Cloud Driver is required to activate all DriverCentral licenses and trials. To find out more about drivercentral features click here. Additionally, here is a quick video that demonstrates the licensing process.
All Cinegration Development drivers for Control4 come with a 7-day trial. Simply add the DriverCentral licensing driver along with this driver and you can fully test the driver before purchasing. Including Cinegration Development drivers in your showroom project will give you unlimited use without purchase.
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- Update to support Reolink better with NVR and main/substream options.
- Added Custom Button feature
- Added ability to have customized snapshot OR stream url/uri values
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- Improved Push/Email notifications alerts and setup
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- MAJOR UPDATES (Documentation, Notifications, Added Features)
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Added RTSP over HTTP support (new driver)
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Support for Blue Iris via RTSP over HTTP
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Added Foscam Support (Main and Sub streams)
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Updated submodules for better driver performance
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Added 2 new Digital Watchdog Camera URLs
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Added REOLink Cameras
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