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Amcrest Cameras Fail to Add as ONVIF

Description 

Adding an Amcrest camera as ONVIF to a Cloudvue Gateway fails with an error message “Invalid Username / Password”. This is true even if the credentials being used work to login to the cameras web interface.

Product

  • Cloudvue Gateway
  • Cloudvue Software v22.9.2

Steps to Reproduce 

  • From the Devices tab in Cloudvue Local (Settings > Devices)
  • Scan For devices , select and add an Amcrest Camera
  • When prompted enter username, password and add as ONVIF

Expected Results 

  • Camera adds

Actual Results

  • Camera fails to add with an error message “Camera Save Failed … Invalid Username / Password”

Solution

  • Create a user in the camera called “onvif” and use those credentials when adding the camera in Cloudvue Local.

Reference: https://amcrest.com/forum/ip-cameras-f18/onvif-authentication-not-working-in-newer-cameras-t13723.html

Re: ONVIF authentication not working in newer cameras

Post by ckchessmaster ยป Wed Jan 18, 2023 12:58 pm