Can I import Bosch Project Assistant configurations into Milestone XProtect?

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:

  • Automatically applies pre-defined parameters in XProtect, such as:

    • Network settings

    • Date and time

    • Camera name and group

    • Basic image settings, alignment, and focus

  • Cameras are onboarded with the correct names and groups: no manual entry required.

  • Only the Project Assistant file password is needed; camera credentials remain untouched.

Additional Options:

If devices already exist in XProtect, choose to:

  • Keep current settings

  • Overwrite with Project Assistant configurations

  • Recreate the device

Benefits:

  • Pre-configure cameras off-site; no physical connection needed.

  • Save significant time; especially for large deployments.

  • 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.