If you want to connect your Bardi Smart IP Camera to an NVR, DVR, or CCTV camera software, enabling ONVIF is one way to do it. ONVIF allows compatible devices from different manufacturers to communicate with each other, making it easy to build a flexible surveillance system. I wrote this guide after experiencing an issue where a Bardi camera wouldn’t connect to another device because it hadn’t been ONVIF-enabled.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up ONVIF on a Bardi Smart IP Camera, connect it to an NVR or surveillance software, and troubleshoot common connection issues.
Bardi Cameras Are Not Equipped with NVR and DVR
Bardi is one of the smart camera brands.
At the time of writing, the manufacturer had not yet provided support for Bardi cameras. The cameras connect directly to Wi-Fi. For monitoring, video from the Bardi cameras is displayed directly on a mobile phone screen using an app. By enabling ONVIF, Bardi cameras can be connected to other brands of NVRs and DVRs.
Once connected to an NVR or DVR, video from the Bardi cameras will also be stored on it.
How to Enable ONVIF on Bardi Smart IP Camera?
Enable ONVIF on your Bardi camera by following the simple steps below.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open the Bardi Smart Home app.
Log in to the Bardi Smart Home app using your registered account. If you’re already logged in, opening the app will automatically take you to the dashboard.
Select one of the CCTVs whose ONVIF feature you want to enable.
You’ll then be directed to the live view page for the selected Bardi CCTV. Click the three dots in the upper right corner to access settings.
In the settings page, scroll down until you find the ONVIF tab and click on the ONVIF tab.
Step 6 – After entering the ONVIF tab page, change the status of the ONVIF Switch from Off to On, indicated by the button changing color to reddish.
How to Connect Bardi Camera to Hikvision DVR Using ONVIF Protocol?
Make sure all devices are connected to the same network.
If the Bardi camera’s ONVIF function is enabled, connecting it to a Hikvision DVR or other brand of recorder is not too difficult. You can read this free guide to connecting a Bardi camera to a Hikvision DVR.
Open Hikvision DVR settings.
Select the Camera > Camera. If your Bardi camera is already on the same network, it will be automatically detected by the DVR.
Next, click the Add button.
If the camera status is red, click the pencil icon to enter the Bardi camera password. Wait a few moments, and if the status changes to green, the Bardi camera has successfully connected to the Hikvision DVR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Bardi Camera ONVIF?
ONVIF on Bardi cameras allows the cameras to connect to devices such as DVRs and NVRs from other brands.
How to Enable Bardi Camera ONVIF?
ONVIF on Bardi cameras can be enabled from the app.
Conclusion
Setting up ONVIF on a Bardi Smart IP Camera allows you to connect your camera to a wide range of compatible NVRs, NAS devices, and video management platforms. The process is simple once your camera is connected to the network and ONVIF is enabled. If you experience connection problems, verify that your camera model supports ONVIF, update the firmware, confirm the camera’s IP address, and check your login credentials. After completing the setup, you’ll have a more flexible surveillance system that can grow with your security needs.
We hope this brief guide has been helpful. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below.
