Checkvideo: Ip Camera Scan Tool
| Function | Description | |----------|-------------| | Network Scan | User selects IP range (or auto-detects subnet). Scans via ONVIF, RTSP, HTTP, and proprietary ports. | | Camera Identification | Reads ONVIF Device Discovery Service (WS-Discovery), UPnP, or HTTP User-Agent to determine make/model. | | Stream Check | Validates video feed (H.264/H.265/MJPEG) and reports resolution, FPS, and codec. | | Credential Test | Accepts default credentials list or user-provided login; tests and saves working credentials. | | Status Report | Displays: IP, model, firmware (if available), stream URL, online/offline, authentication status. | | Bulk Import | Select multiple discovered cameras and add them to CheckVideo in one action. |
Run the installer as Administrator. After installation, launch the tool. You’ll see a simple interface with a “Scan Network” button and an IP range field.
CheckVideo provides two versions:
| Version | Where to get it | Best for |
|--------|----------------|-----------|
| Built-in (Cloud) | Inside your CheckVideo web portal → Devices → Add Device → Scan Network | Quick scans from a PC on the same LAN as cameras |
| Standalone (Desktop) | Download from CheckVideo support (contact them or check your dashboard) | Running without logging into the web portal; offline diagnostics |
Requirement: Your computer must be on the same subnet (e.g., 192.168.1.x) as the cameras you want to discover. checkvideo ip camera scan tool
Right-click any camera to access:
Solutions:
When you launch the CheckVideo discovery tool, you gain access to a suite of powerful features:
Even if a camera blocks its web interface, the scan tool extracts the MAC address and queries the IEEE OUI database to identify the manufacturer. For example, a MAC starting with 00:80:2F belongs to Hikvision, while C8:4B:F5 points to Dahua. Requirement: Your computer must be on the same subnet (e
Use the scan tool when: