Settings

"How can I make sure that XProtect Web Client runs as smoothly as possible? Also, I want another way to move my PTZ cameras."

On the top menu bar, click the More menu, then select Settings:

  • Direct streaming - Enable the direct streaming feature. The feature is enabled by default (see Direct streaming (explained)).

  • Audio settings - Select the microphone that XProtect Web Client will use for the push-to-talk (PTT) feature. A pulsating push-to-talk icon means that the associated audio device is ready for use.

  • PTZ control - Select the preferred gesture for PTZ control when PTZ buttons are not active (see PTZ control).

  • Camera title bar - Enable this setting to show your cameras' title bar.

  • Video diagnostics overlay - Enable this setting to view the FPS (frames per second), the codec, the resolution, and the type of streaming of the video stream in the selected view. This feature displays the information as an overlay to the video and can help troubleshoot XProtect Web Client issues related to the video stream and to local performance issues.

  • Usage data - Enable this setting to provide usage data. You can find a full list of the collected usage data in the link with the text Privacy Policy.

    You must not enable data collection if you want the system to have an EU GDPR-compliant installation. For more information about data protection and the usage data collection, see the GDPR privacy guide.

  • Autohide timeline in full screen - Enable to maximize your display area by automatically hiding the timeline after 5 seconds of inactivity when in full screen mode. The timeline is shown again as soon as you interact with your computer.