Add speakers for audio announcements

Last modified: Monday July 31, 2023.

For ONVIF-compliant cameras with speakers (or that can connect speakers) or for compatible Axis and ONVIF IP speakers, you can add the speaker to Alta Video from the Devices tool. Operators can make audio announcements through the speaker from within Alta Video.

Adding an existing camera as a speaker or a free-standing IP speaker does not require additional licensing. However, each device still requires a license regardless of whether you use the video.

Task — Add a camera-connected speaker

To add an Axis or ONVIF-compliant camera with speakers to Alta Video, connect it to an Avigilon Alta Cloud Connector.

You should update the firmware on your device before adding it to Alta Video.

Choose Open a tool > Devices.
Select the Speakers tab.
Click and select Discover camera speakers.
From the required site, select the speaker.
Choose Next.
Read the notice about testing the speakers and choose OK.
If required, change the SPEAKER NAME. By default, the speaker name matches the camera name.
To associate cameras covering areas close to the speaker, select them from the ASSOCIATED CAMERAS field. Associated cameras include audio announcement controls in the Video view tool.
To play a test sound, click .
Choose Add.

Task — Add an IP speaker

To add an IP speaker to Alta Video, connect it to an Avigilon Alta Cloud Connector.

Choose Open a tool > Devices.
Select the Speakers tab.
Click and select Add IP speakers.
Enter the speaker IP address and name.
Select the relevant Cloud Connector.
Choose a device group and add any required labels.
To associate cameras covering areas close to the speaker, select them from the ASSOCIATED CAMERAS field. Associated cameras include audio announcement controls in the Video view tool.
Choose Next.
Enter the port address and select the type of speaker and required encryption.
Choose Next.
Add or select the connection credentials for the speaker.
Click Add.