Rеlease 24.12.1 VMS
Release 24.12.1 is a minor release that is a part of the upcoming main 25.06 release.
24.12.1 brings enhanced features, modifications to the existing functionality and addresses issues to ensure more stable and reliable operation of the product. Below, see the details on the changes and fixes.
We release updated documentation alongside each major product version.
Detailed descriptions of improvements and changes made in minor versions are included in the documentation for the next major release. For example, changes in minor release 24.12.1, released between versions 24.12 and 25.06, will be detailed in the documentation for release 25.06.
What's New?
The Administrator client
Cameras
On the ONVIF settings tab of the selected camera, administrative editing of stream details is enabled only when streams are added manually.
The Provisioning tab for the selected camera now features enhanced filtering and sorting of provisioning events, with an updated event list
In the Tree view section, the following updates are introduced:
Administrators can now create private camera groups within the Private tab using the newly introduced Add group button. These groups allow for streamlined video management, enabling administrators to: view, rename, delete, add and remove cameras, and initiate camera viewing. This feature provides a robust method for organizing video surveillance and enforcing access restrictions to private zones.
Branch camera transfers now require administrators to assign the camera to a target camera group, either private or public.
During manual camera setup, within the General data tab, there's a new Camera group option. This allows administrators to assign the camera to either a private or public group. This grouping feature simplifies management of large camera deployments by enabling distinct settings and user access controls for each group.
Map
Now, a single click on a camera cluster on the map opens a list of the cameras within it. To view an individual camera, simply select its name in the list, and a preview window will open directly on the map.
The camera preview feature is now available on the map from the camera tree: just select the camera's geolocation icon and the preview window will open.
When adding a camera to the map, the camera colour code corresponds to its status.
Administration
During the manual creation or editing of a user, administrators see whether each camera belongs to a private or public group within the selected location. This enhancement empowers administrators to manage user access with greater precision, ensuring appropriate confidentiality.
Analytics
On the Stream processing service tab, a tooltip is added for easier navigation to the location details of the stream processing.
System settings
On the Access rights settings page, administrators can now set limits to the number of sessions with regard to the system component – an intercom and video surveillance. Video surveillance includes Analytics, Bridges, cameras with the integrated Agent.
The Web client
Cameras
User can no longer delete a camera from a layout when playing video full screen.
Settings
Profile
On the new Session count tab of the Profile section, users can now track detailed information on a number of available sessions and limitations applied to these sessions, depending on the relevant system component: an intercom and video surveillance. Video surveillance includes Analytics, Bridges, cameras with the integrated Agent.
Subusers
When creating and editing a subuser, the process of assigning cameras is enhanced: it is now possible to select all cameras, all or individual cameras of a specific location in the camera tree.
The Desktop client
Layout
Pressing F7 while viewing a camera in a layout toggles the display of controls for all cameras within that layout and any other open layouts
Switching from Live to Archive allows users to choose the ideal way to view cameras in the current layout. If the layout contains more than 6 or 16 cameras (depending on the settings), the system provides alternative ways to access archived footage:
Open first 6 or 16 cameras from the current layout in archive.
Select cameras (maximum 6 or 16) from the current layout to open in archive.
Camera groups
When a user opens a camera group in a layout, the following changes are introduced:
The name of the layout is updated to include the date and time the group was opened.
In the context menu of the camera group, the Open in layout action name is updated with Open camera group in layout.
Map
In the Plans section, users can upload plan images in the JPG file format.
Settings
In the Subusers section, when creating and editing a subuser, the process of assigning cameras is enhanced: it is now possible to select all cameras, all or individual cameras of a specific location in the camera tree.
Desktop Local
Introducing Desktop Local – a specialized version of our Desktop client designed to ensure seamless access to video surveillance in any conditions. Desktop Local is a convenient and reliable solution for continuous monitoring of cameras and access to recording archives, even in the absence of or with an unstable Internet connection. This autonomy is made possible by connecting Desktop Local directly to the media server, providing uninterrupted access to video data. Please note: While Desktop Local is a simplified version compared to the full Desktop client, it delivers the core functionality you require for comprehensive video monitoring and archive retrieval. For details about new Desktop Local, navigate to the documentation section Desktop Local.
The Mobile app
General
Widgets. Users of the mobile application now can enjoy widgets for quick access to intercoms and video surveillance cameras. Options include widgets for one or two intercoms, and those that display up to four or twelve camera feeds. The new widgets are compatible with both dark and light themes. For details, navigate to the new Widgets documentation section.
Optimized interaction with the app when there is no internet connection: when launching the app or creating a new profile without network access, an informational message is now displayed.
Cameras
Layouts
Camera deletion from layouts is now available during landscape video viewing.
Player
When saving a screenshot, the file is named now in the format: <camera name>_DD.MM.YY-HH:MM:SS.
The visualization of control buttons in the player is optimized.
Devices
Intercoms
The display of default-generated names when adding a visitor and intercom resources is now optimized.
Other
On the Other tab > Settings > new Video playback protocol section, users can select a protocol to playback video in the mobile app:
RTSP protocol provides minimal delay during video playback.
HLS protocol provides buffering, which improves playback quality and stability on unstable internet connections.
Fixes
The Administrator client
Cameras
An issue is now fixed, where previously usernames were absent in the User who can set the schedule dropdown when administering a camera added via billing.
An issue is now fixed, where previously cameras for a blocked user were synchronized.
The Mobile app
Corrected an error that affected keyboard visibility in dropdown menus.