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Josh Hawkins 81d3a03868 tweak 2026-10-20 22:27:30 -05:00
Josh Hawkins 7e2b461224 replace ptz camera table with onvif and cctv database links 2026-10-20 22:21:29 -05:00
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The FeatureList on the [ONVIF Conformant Products Database](https://www.onvif.org/conformant-products/) can provide a starting point to determine a camera's compatibility with Frigate's autotracking. Look to see if a camera lists `PTZRelative`, `PTZRelativePanTilt` and/or `PTZRelativeZoom`. These features are required for autotracking, but some cameras still fail to respond even if they claim support.
A growing list of cameras and brands that have been reported by users to work with Frigate's autotracking can be found [here](cameras.md).
The [CCTV Camera Database](https://www.cctv-database.com/) is useful for researching a specific model.
## Configuration
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<FaqItem id="which-ptz-camera-should-i-use-for-autotracking" question="Which PTZ camera should I use for autotracking?">
See the community-maintained list of [ONVIF PTZ camera recommendations](cameras.md#onvif-ptz-camera-recommendations) for cameras and brands reported to work (and not work) with autotracking. This is not an exhaustive list that is frequently updated, so other cameras not listed may also work well. Frigate's autotracking was developed with a Dahua SD1A404XB-GNR (now sold as the EmpireTech PTZ1A4M-4X-S2), and Dahua / EmpireTech PTZs are the most consistently reported as working well.
See [ONVIF PTZ camera recommendations](cameras.md#onvif-ptz-camera-recommendations) for how to check a camera's autotracking support before buying. Frigate's autotracking was developed with a Dahua SD1A404XB-GNR (now sold as the EmpireTech PTZ1A4M-4X-S2), and Dahua / EmpireTech PTZs are the most consistently reported as working well.
When comparing models:
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<FaqItem id="im-seeing-an-error-in-the-logs-that-my-camera-is-still-in-onvif-moving-status-what-does-this-mean" question={"I'm seeing an error in the logs that my camera \"is still in ONVIF 'MOVING' status.\" What does this mean?"}>
There are two possible known reasons for this (and perhaps others yet unknown): a slow PTZ motor or buggy camera firmware. Frigate uses an ONVIF parameter provided by the camera, `MoveStatus`, to determine when the PTZ's motor is moving or idle. According to some users, Hikvision PTZs (even with the latest firmware), are not updating this value after PTZ movement. Unfortunately there is no workaround to this bug in Hikvision firmware, so autotracking will not function correctly and should be disabled in your config. This may also be the case with other non-Hikvision cameras utilizing Hikvision firmware, such as some Annke models. In rare cases the vendor may provide fixed firmware on request; for example, Annke has supplied firmware that resolves this for the CZ504 (see the [camera recommendations list](cameras.md#onvif-ptz-camera-recommendations)).
There are two possible known reasons for this (and perhaps others yet unknown): a slow PTZ motor or buggy camera firmware. Frigate uses an ONVIF parameter provided by the camera, `MoveStatus`, to determine when the PTZ's motor is moving or idle. According to some users, Hikvision PTZs (even with the latest firmware), are not updating this value after PTZ movement. Unfortunately there is no workaround to this bug in Hikvision firmware, so autotracking will not function correctly and should be disabled in your config. This may also be the case with other non-Hikvision cameras utilizing Hikvision firmware, such as some Annke models.
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## ONVIF PTZ camera recommendations
This list of working and non-working PTZ cameras is based on user feedback. If you'd like to report specific quirks or issues with a manufacturer or camera that would be helpful for other users, open a pull request to add to this list.
Before buying a PTZ camera, check its ONVIF support. The [ONVIF Conformant Products Database](https://www.onvif.org/conformant-products/) is the most reliable source. Look at a camera's FeatureList for `PTZRelative`, `PTZRelativePanTilt` and/or `PTZRelativeZoom`. Autotracking requires these features. If they are missing, autotracking will not work, though basic PTZ in the WebUI might. Some cameras still fail to respond even when they claim support. Avoid cameras with no database entry.
The FeatureList on the [ONVIF Conformant Products Database](https://www.onvif.org/conformant-products/) can provide a starting point to determine a camera's compatibility with Frigate's autotracking. Look to see if a camera lists `PTZRelative`, `PTZRelativePanTilt` and/or `PTZRelativeZoom`. These features are required for autotracking, but some cameras still fail to respond even if they claim support. If they are missing, autotracking will not work (though basic PTZ in the WebUI might). Avoid cameras with no database entry unless they are confirmed as working below.
| Brand or specific camera | PTZ Controls | Autotracking | Notes |
| ---------------------------- | :----------: | :----------: | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Amcrest | ✅ | ✅ | ⛔️ Generally, Amcrest should work, but some older models (like the common IP2M-841) don't support autotracking |
| Amcrest ASH21 | ✅ | ❌ | ONVIF service port: 80 |
| Amcrest IP4M-S2112EW-AI | ✅ | ❌ | FOV relative movement not supported. |
| Amcrest IP5M-1190EW | ✅ | ❌ | ONVIF Port: 80. FOV relative movement not supported. |
| Annke CZ504 | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Axis Q-6155E | ✅ | ❌ | ONVIF service port: 80; Camera does not support MoveStatus. |
| Ctronics PTZ | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Dahua | ✅ | ✅ | Some low-end Dahuas (lite series, picoo series (commonly), among others) have been reported to not support autotracking. These models usually don't have a four digit model number with chassis prefix and options postfix (e.g. DH-P5AE-PV vs DH-SD49825GB-HNR). |
| Dahua DH-SD2A500HB | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Dahua DH-SD49825GB-HNR | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Dahua DH-P5AE-PV | ❌ | ❌ | |
| Foscam | ✅ | ❌ | In general support PTZ, but not relative move. There are no official ONVIF certifications and tests available on the ONVIF Conformant Products Database |
| Foscam R5 | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Foscam SD4 | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Hanwha XNP-6550RH | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Hikvision | ✅ | ❌ | Incomplete ONVIF support (MoveStatus won't update even on latest firmware) - reported with HWP-N4215IH-DE and DS-2DE3304W-DE, but likely others |
| Hikvision DS-2DE3A404IWG-E/W | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Reolink | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Speco O8P32X | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Sunba 405-D20X | ✅ | ❌ | Incomplete ONVIF support reported on original, and 4k models. All models are suspected incompatible. |
| Tapo | ✅ | ❌ | Many models supported, ONVIF Service Port: 2020 |
| Uniview IPC672LR-AX4DUPK | ✅ | ❌ | Firmware says FOV relative movement is supported, but camera doesn't actually move when sending ONVIF commands |
| Uniview IPC6612SR-X33-VG | ✅ | ✅ | Leave `calibrate_on_startup` as `False`. A user has reported that zooming with `absolute` is working. |
| Vikylin PTZ-2804X-I2 | ❌ | ❌ | Incomplete ONVIF support |
The [CCTV Camera Database](https://www.cctv-database.com/) is an open database of IP camera specifications and is useful for researching a specific model.
## Setting up camera groups