ONVIF Profile S Specification

Overview

An ONVIF device compliant to the Profile S is an ONVIF device that sends 

video data over an IP network to a client. The Profile S also includes support 

for PTZ, audio and metadata streaming, and relay outputs if those features are 

present on the device. For example, a device compliant to the Profile S may be 

an IP network camera or an encoder device.

An ONVIF client compliant to the Profile S is an ONVIF client that can 

configure, request, and control streaming of video data over an IP network from 

an ONVIF device compliant to the Profile S. The Profile S also includes support 

for control of ptz, receiving audio and metadata stream, and relay outputs if 

those features are supported by the client.

An ONVIF profile is described by a fixed set of functionalities through a number 

of services that are provided by the ONVIF standard. A number of services and 

functionalities are mandatory for each type of ONVIF profile. An ONVIF device 

and client may support any combination of profiles and other optional services 

and functionalities

Normative References

ONVIF Profile Policy < http://www.onvif.org/imwp/download.asp?ContentID=20983 > 

ONVIF Core Specification < http://www.onvif.org/Documents/Specifications.aspx > 

ONVIF Media Service Specification < http://www.onvif.org/Documents/Specifications.aspx > 

ONVIF PTZ Service Specification < http://www.onvif.org/Documents/Specifications.aspx > 

ONVIF Streaming Specification < http://www.onvif.org/Documents/Specifications.aspx > 

20984_11763r01ONVIF_Members-Profile_S_Specification.pdf