NXWitness VMS

Device Information:

Summary

Purpose: Cross-platform VMS with GCXONE integration for centralized monitoring across multiple sites and thousands of cameras.
Outcome: Cloud integration with live streaming, playback, PTZ, and timeline navigation for comprehensive security monitoring.
Audience: Technical Installers / Field Engineers / Support

Before you begin, ensure you have:

Type: VMS (Video Management System)
Discovery Protocol: SDK-based integration with direct server connection
Event Types: Motion detection, analytics events, camera disconnection, storage issues, system events, I/O triggers, tampering, generic events
Network Requirements:
- Ports: HTTPS (7001), RTSP (554), HTTP (7001), WebSocket (7001)
- Connectivity: Direct IP with internet access (cloud integration via Nx Witness Cloud)
- Bandwidth: 2-8 Mbps per camera stream (varies by resolution and codec)
Known Considerations:
- Cross-platform VMS (Windows, Linux, macOS support)
- Supports ONVIF and proprietary protocols for camera integration
- Scalable architecture supporting thousands of cameras per server
- Multiple integration profiles (Basic, Basic+, Advanced) for different feature sets
- Cloud polling mechanism for status monitoring
- Both cloud and local streaming supported for maximum flexibility
- Built-in video analytics and intelligent search capabilities
- Free version available with camera limit

Feature Category	Feature	Status	Notes
Discovery & Setup	Auto-Discovery	✓	SDK-based server discovery
	Manual Configuration	✓	IP-based configuration supported
Cloud Capabilities	Live Streaming (Cloud)	✓	Cloud-based streaming via Nx Cloud
	Playback (Cloud)	✓	Cloud video playback
	Timeline (Cloud)	✓	Event timeline with intelligent search
Local Capabilities	Live Streaming (Local)	✓	Direct RTSP streaming
	Playback (Local)	✓	Local video playback
Events & Alarms	Event Detection	✓	Motion, analytics, I/O triggers
	Arm/Disarm	✓	Camera-level and system-level
Advanced Features	PTZ/Presets	✓	Full PTZ control with presets
	Genesis Audio (SIP)	✓	Two-way audio communication
	4K/High Resolution	✓	Supports 4K and higher resolution cameras
	Timelapse	○	Partial support for timelapse
	Clip Export	✓	Manual video clip export
	Mobile App Support	✓	Via GCXONE and Nx mobile apps
	Poll from Cloud	✓	Cloud polling for status monitoring
Integration Profiles	Basic Profile	✓	Essential features for basic integration
	Basic+ Profile	✓	Enhanced features with event management
	Advanced Profile	✓	Full feature set with analytics

Legend: ✓ Supported | ○ Partial Support | ✗ Not Supported

Integration Highlights:

To configure Nx Witness VMS with GCXONE, follow these main steps:

Verify Network Connectivity - Ensure Nx Witness server has internet access and can reach GCXONE cloud platform
Configure Nx Witness Server - Access Nx Witness Desktop Client, configure network settings, enable cloud service, and create integration user
Add to GCXONE Platform - Log into GCXONE and add the Nx Witness server using IP address and credentials
Configure Cameras and Events - Map cameras, configure event rules, and verify streaming (cloud and local)
Test Integration - Verify live streaming, playback, timeline, PTZ control, and event forwarding work correctly

For detailed step-by-step instructions with screenshots, see the Configuration Guide.

Need Help?

If you need assistance with Nx Witness VMS integration, check our Troubleshooting Guide or contact support.