ONVIF Python

This project provides a comprehensive and developer-friendly Python library for working with ONVIF-compliant devices. It is designed to be reliable, easy to integrate, and flexible enough to support a wide range of ONVIF profiles and services.

ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is a global standard for the interface of IP-based physical security products, including network cameras, video recorders, and related systems.

Behind the scenes, ONVIF communication relies on SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol); an XML-based messaging protocol with strict schema definitions (WSDL/XSD). SOAP ensures interoperability, but when used directly it can be verbose, complex, and error-prone.

This library simplifies that process by wrapping SOAP communication into a clean, Pythonic API. You no longer need to handle low-level XML parsing, namespaces, or security tokens manually; the library takes care of it, letting you focus on building functionality.

Who Is It For?

• Individual developers exploring ONVIF or building hobby projects
• Companies building video intelligence, analytics, or VMS platforms
• Security integrators who need reliable ONVIF interoperability across devices

Requirements

• Python: 3.10 or higher
• Dependencies:
  • zeep>=4.3.0 - SOAP client for ONVIF communication
  • requests>=2.32.0 - HTTP library for network requests