Question
Can I import Bosch Project Assistant configurations into Milestone XProtect?
Answer
With Bosch SmartSuite for Milestone XProtect, you can import configuration files created in the Bosch Project Assistant app directly into XProtect: streamlining camera onboarding and setup.
Key Capabilities:
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Automatically applies pre-defined parameters in XProtect, such as:
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Network settings
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Date and time
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Camera name and group
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Basic image settings, alignment, and focus
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Cameras are onboarded with the correct names and groups: no manual entry required.
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Only the Project Assistant file password is needed; camera credentials remain untouched.
Additional Options:
If devices already exist in XProtect, choose to:
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Keep current settings
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Overwrite with Project Assistant configurations
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Recreate the device
Benefits:
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Pre-configure cameras off-site; no physical connection needed.
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Save significant time; especially for large deployments.
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Improve security by avoiding widespread credential sharing: with the import of the Project Assistant file, the cameras will automatically be onboarded into XProtect.
Tip: SmartSuite is free-of-charge and consolidates this integration with other Bosch features for Milestone XProtect.