TCP Listener

The TCP Listener video analytic detects metadata over a TCP socket and records it. You can search for metadata to find the associated image or video, or set up alarms when certain metadata is received.

When sending metadata to a camera, use the camera port defined by the Symphony port allocation scheme. For more information, see KB Article 10449.

To test TCP listener alarms, see KB Article 10466.

Add Ons- Analytics and More

Configure TCP Listener

You can configure TCP Listener in the Server Configuration interface.

1. Add a camera as per instructions in Device - Network (IP) Cameras or Video Servers.

2. Select a license from the Analytic License Requested list and click Update License.

3. In the Server Configuration interface, click Devices > Cameras.

4. Select the camera and click Edit.

5. In the Add-Ons list, turn TCP Listener on.

6. Click Save.

Create a TCP Listener Event

1. In the Server Configuration interface, click Rules > Events.

2. Click New Event.

3. Type a name for the event.

4. Click Add Devices, select the device, and click OK.

5. In the video engine list, select TCP Listener.

6. Select whether to alarm on any metadata or specific metadata.

7. If you select to alarm on specific metadata, type the text.

8. Click Save.