In the evolving landscape of IoT, bridging diverse protocols is a challenge many industries face. Modern cameras, equipped with ONVIF compatibility and MQTT protocol integration, offer advanced capabilities to address this challenge. These cameras are no longer just passive video-capturing devices; they act as intelligent edge tools, analyzing scenes in real-time and generating actionable data.
By leveraging MQTT, modern cameras can publish analytics events—such as motion detection, object recognition, or line crossings—to brokers, enabling seamless communication with IoT devices and systems. Their ONVIF support ensures interoperability with a wide range of platforms, making them ideal for creating automated workflows. Combined with Webhooks, these technologies allow real-time responses to events, from security alerts to operational optimizations.
With Gravio as the unifying platform, businesses can achieve seamless data exchange and automated actions across these tools—unlocking a new level of IoT capability. This blog post will walk you through how Gravio connects ONVIF cameras, MQTT, and Webhooks, providing step-by-step guidance and real-world use cases to inspire your next IoT project
Open Network Video Interface Forum : ONVIF Standard Provides standardized communication for IP cameras, enabling video surveillance and object detection. Find out more about ONVIF here
Message Queuing Telemetry Transport : MQTT Protocol facilitates lightweight messaging between IoT devices, ensuring efficient data delivery. Find out more about MQTT here
Webhooks: Trigger actions in third-party applications via HTTP callbacks, enabling real-time integration with platforms like Slack or Zapier. Find out more about webhooks here
Gravio simplifies the integration of these technologies, allowing businesses to build workflows that are real-time, scalable, and adaptable to various industries.
The event is published to an MQTT broker.
A Webhook sends an alert to a Slack channel with video metadata for immediate response.
MQTT transmits live occupancy data to a dashboard.
Webhooks notify the store manager when capacity thresholds are reached.
MQTT triggers alarms in connected devices.
Webhooks dispatch alerts to emergency services or a custom response system.
Enable ONVIF profiles in cameras and Gravio Studio will be able to detect ONVIF compatible cameras within the same network
Add an MQTT broker in Gravio Studio and configure topics for publishing (e.g., motion alerts) and subscribing (e.g., device commands).
To add the subscribed MQTT to Gravio’s data layer, please refer to https://www.gravio.com/en-blog/mqtt-integration-made-easy-a-comprehensive-guide-to-publishing-and-subscribing-with-an-mqtt-broker
Use Gravio Studio to configure Webhook Actions.
For instance, send a POST request to a Slack API endpoint when a specific MQTT topic is triggered.
To add the newly created webhook as a data layer to your area, please refer to our documentation
Combine the capabilities of ONVIF, MQTT, and Webhooks to create complex workflows. For example: Trigger a Webhook when motion is detected by an ONVIF camera and an MQTT topic confirms a movement is detected..
To find out more about Triggers and Actions, please refer to our documentation
Test the entire workflow to ensure smooth data flow and reliable actions. Adjust triggers and thresholds as needed.
Real-Time Automation: Achieve instantaneous responses to critical events.
Cross-Protocol Flexibility: Seamlessly connect diverse technologies with minimal coding.
Scalable Solutions: Adapt workflows for industries like security, retail, and logistics.
Gravio’s ability to integrate ONVIF, MQTT, and Webhooks empowers businesses to build IoT systems that are smarter, faster, and more responsive. Whether you’re enhancing security, optimizing operations, or automating notifications, this combination offers endless possibilities.
Why not try it today? Connect MQTT to Gravio and start enabling workflows like publishing sensor data to dashboards, controlling ONVIF cameras, or triggering Webhooks for third-party integrations. The possibilities are endless!
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