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You configure an : If Temperature Zone 1 on Tank A exceeds 60°C for 5 seconds, send a push notification to your mobile device and trigger the PTZ camera to move to a preset position pointing at that tank. All this is set up without writing a single line of code, using the camera’s built‑in event system and analytics.
The Live View page provides an intuitive, real-time dashboard with several critical features:
You can install a camera in 10 minutes. But learning to watch it properly takes a day of Axis Hands-On Training.
In the world of professional surveillance, "Axis HOT" typically refers to the and thermometric monitoring capabilities of Axis cameras. Unlike standard optical cameras, these thermal units capture heat signatures, allowing you to "see" in total darkness, smoke, or fog by highlighting "hot" objects against cooler backgrounds. Key Thermal Solutions AXIS Q1971-E Outdoor Camera Affinitech& more Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Live View - Axis HOT
Allows an operator to jump back a few seconds in a live feed to immediately investigate an incident they just witnessed without leaving the live view screen.
In critical infrastructure such as oil refineries, mines, or desert-based installations, standard cameras can fail when surface temperatures exceed their limits. The were specifically designed for this. Unlike ordinary cameras, this series features an integrated active cooling system that allows the camera to operate reliably in temperatures as high as 165°F (75°C) . This system protects the internal mechanics and the image sensor, ensuring that your Live View does not lag, freeze, or fail during a critical summer heatwave.
(also known as a Hotspot frame) is a dynamic monitoring feature within AXIS Camera Station and its updated Pro version. It allows operators to designate a specific, often larger, frame in an asymmetric layout that automatically updates to show the camera feed of interest whenever an operator clicks on a different camera or map icon. Core Functionality You configure an : If Temperature Zone 1
In a standard camera, if you expose for a license plate hit by headlights (to make the text readable), the rest of the image (the car body and background) becomes pitch black. If you expose for the background, the license plate is washed out by the headlights.
: Open your live view workspace, create an asymmetric layout, right-click the largest workspace tile, and select Set as Hotspot .
+-------------------------------------------------------+ | | | | | HOTSPOT WINDOW (HOT) | | (Main, high-resolution feed) | | | | | +---------------------------+---------------------------+ | Camera Node 1 | Camera Node 2 | | (Interactive) | (Interactive) | +---------------------------+---------------------------+ | Camera Node 3 | E-Map / Radar | | (Interactive) | (Dynamic Trigger) | +---------------------------+---------------------------+ But learning to watch it properly takes a
Take the next step today. Explore the full range of Axis thermal and visual cameras, try the free AXIS Camera Station Edge, and experience for yourself how can transform your security from reactive to proactive, from blind to all‑seeing.
At the 2025 Global Security Exchange (GSX), Axis unveiled the , a two‑in‑one device combining a thermal camera for detection with a high‑resolution visual PTZ camera for identification. How it works:
When an operator clicks on any other camera frame or a camera icon on a site map, that specific video feed is instantly pushed to the Hotspot frame for high-detail viewing.
Axis devices are built on , meaning they can integrate with third‑party VMS, access control systems, building management systems, and IOT sensors. The VAPIX API (Axis’ open application programming interface) provides a comprehensive set of commands to control video streams, PTZ movements, and I/O ports, as well as retrieve analytics metadata. This means you are never locked into a proprietary ecosystem; you can build custom dashboards, trigger actions in other systems (e.g., close fire doors when a thermal camera detects rapid heat rise), or even embed live video into your own company’s web portal.