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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ITVDesk?

ITVDesk is a professional software solution for computer-based video surveillance. It transforms any computer into a fully ONVIF-compliant IP camera or NVR, allowing you to stream desktop screen, webcam, media files, or custom video sources directly into existing VMS, NVR, or ONVIF-compatible systems.

Can I record video locally on my computer without a hardware recorder (NVR)?

Yes. ITVDesk supports local video recording using ONVIF Recording services. Video can be archived directly on the PC storage and managed remotely via ITVDesk VMS or any ONVIF-compatible client or recorder. No external NVR hardware is required.

System requirements for Install ITVDesk

ITVDesk runs on most all operating systems based on - Windows, MacOx, Linux with medium performance and minimal 150Mb hard disk space.

What is P2P Platform Access in ITVDesk?

P2P Platform Access allows secure remote access to ITVDesk without the need for port forwarding, public IP addresses, or complex firewall configuration.
Using the ITVDesk VMS platform, users can connect to remote ITVDesk installations via peer-to-peer (P2P) technology.

This enables:

  • Remote viewing and management of ITVDesk instances

  • Access from outside the local network (LAN)

  • Operation behind NAT, firewalls, or on mobile / dynamic Internet connections

The connection is established using ITVDesk’s P2P infrastructure, based on secure signaling and direct peer connections whenever possible. No manual router configuration is required.

P2P Platform Access is ideal for:

  • Remote monitoring

  • Installations with limited network access

  • Environments where port forwarding is not allowed or not desired

 

What is ONVIF camera in ITVDesk?

ONVIF is a global and open industry forum with the goal of facilitating the development and use of a global open standard for the interface of physical IP-based security products. ONVIF creates a standard for how IP products within video surveillance and other physical security areas can communicate with each other.

How to Stream Desktop as Webcam Video to NVR?

1. Install ITVDesk
2. Add new IP Camera and select media source Desktop and Webcam source.
3. Select the type of streaming. rtsp://yourip:port/ipc1-stream1/screenlive0 and rtsp://yourip:port/ipc1-stream1/videodevice0
  You can broadcast the entire contents of your desktop or webcam, Enjoy!

Can I simulate an ONVIF camera with ITVDesk?

Yes. ITVDesk allows you to simulate ONVIF IP cameras and NVR devices. It supports: RTSP video streaming, ONVIF device discovery, PTZ control, OSD (On-Screen Display), Image and video settings. This makes ITVDesk ideal for testing, development, integration, and validation of VMS and NVR platforms.

What is ONVIF in the context of ITVDesk?

ONVIF is an open industry standard that defines how IP-based security devices communicate. ITVDesk fully implements ONVIF standards, allowing seamless interoperability with third-party cameras, NVRs, and VMS platforms.

Does ONVIF use RTSP?

The Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is used to establish and control media sessions between two or more endpoints. The ITVDesk uses ONVIF Profile S and T and RTSP to handle requests for video from an ONVIF client, and to stream video from an ITVDesk installation to the ONVIF client.

Linux AppImage and ITVdesk?

ITVDesk for linux uses the AppImage portable application format which allows users to run ITVDesk on rolling (e.g. Arch, openSUSE Tumbleweed...) and stable (e.g. Ubuntu LTS, CentOS...) Linux distributions very easily, without the need for installation or worry of dependencies. ITVDesk AppImage bundles all the files needed for it to run (e.g. libraries, translations, icons, fonts) that may not already be present on a user's system. To run an ITVDesk.AppImage, simply: Make it executable $ chmod a+x ITVDesk*.AppImage and run! $ ./ITVDesk*.AppImage

ITVDesk Software License?

ITVDesk software uses PC-based, hardware-tied licenses. A license must be activated via the Internet, or manual/offline activation must be performed. Once the license is activated, it is tied to the PC hardware. User may use the same license after reinstalling ITVDesk or Windows; however, User must purchase a new license to use the software on a new PC or request a license transfer to another PC ( Read for more info ). Three kinds of licenses are available: One-Time Purchase, with unlimited period and no watermark. Software updates are free during the all period of a License. One-Year Subscription, with One-Year period and no watermark. Software updates are free during the all period of a License. Trial, with watermark on the video feed and a 15-day demo period starting from the activation date. The user may request as many trial licenses as necessary for use on different PCs on the user's network.

ITVDesk Hadware acceleration

Hardware acceleration is a method of speeding up computer processing by shifting work to a computer part that can do the job faster. Hardware acceleration for ITVDesk generally refers to using your GPU graphics card for better performance.

RTSP over HTTP/HTTPS

The key of RTSP over HTTP is to allow RTSP packets to communicate via HTTP port. We know that the standard port of RTSP is 554, but due to various security policy configurations such as firewalls, there may be restrictions when the client accesses port 554, which prevents the normal transmission of RTSP packets. But the HTTP port (port 80) is generally open, so there is the idea of letting RTSP packets pass through port 80, namely RTSP over HTTP.

Does ITVDesk support ONVIF and RTSP metadata streaming?

Yes. ITVDesk supports metadata streaming using ONVIF Profile T, including RTSP metadata tracks and ONVIF-compliant XML metadata. This allows analytics, events, and POS or custom metadata to be transmitted alongside the video stream to compatible VMS and NVR systems.

How to get the updated version of the OEM ITVDesk app?

We provide OEM version update service, version update service for one year