How can I monitor IQSIGHT camera health directly in Milestone XProtect?

Question

How can I monitor IQSIGHT camera health directly in Milestone XProtect?

Answer

As of SmartSuite for Milestone XProtect version 2.0, operators can display real-time camera health information directly in the XProtect Smart Client using configurable video overlays.

This allows operators to monitor device status without leaving XProtect or accessing separate IQSIGHT camera management tools.

Key Capabilities

Real-Time Health Monitoring

SmartSuite can display the following health indicators directly in the camera's video cameo:

• Camera processing load

• IVA processing load

• Combined camera utilization

• SD card status

All health information is updated in real time and you as a user can set the refresh interval period, providing immediate visibility into device performance.

Customizable Overlay Configuration

Operators can configure overlays through:

XProtect Smart Client → Settings → Overlay Extensions

Users can customize:

• Which health indicators are displayed

• Overlay position within the video cameo

• Update interval

• When overlays should be visible

This flexibility allows organizations to tailor monitoring to their operational needs.

Benefits

• Real-time visibility into camera health

• Faster troubleshooting and problem identification

• Improved operator awareness

• Reduced need to access separate camera management tools

• Deeper integration between IQSIGHT cameras and Milestone XProtect