Introduction / Tech-specs

The CamOverlay App is an intelligent application running directly inside an Axis network camera that allows you to embed dynamic graphic overlays—such as weather information, custom logos, and sports results—directly into your live stream.

Key Points

  • Diverse Widget Selection: Supports a rich variety of dynamic graphics, including Weather (via AccuWeather), Info Tickers, Custom Graphics, and Picture-in-Picture options.
  • Flexible Graphic Triggering: Overlays can be displayed manually, automatically via customized scheduling, via an external physical button, or via API commands.
  • Full Channel Compatibility: Functions seamlessly across all camera channels and view areas at your chosen video resolutions.
  • Mobile Control Panel: Includes a companion mobile app (iOS/Android) to list, toggle, and edit text overlay content on the go via CamStreamer Cloud.

Technical specifications

  • Application type: In-camera ACAP app uploaded via a web browser or API.
  • Camera compatibility: All Axis cameras with an ARTPEC 6/7/8/9 chipset.
  • Free trial: 30 days.
  • License: One-time payment or Cloud monthly subscription.
  • Licensing methods: Via user interface (internet required) or via API.
  • API: Fully supported.
  • UI Languages: English, Japanese, and Spanish.
  • Access to application: Locally via the web (device IP) or remotely via CamStreamer Cloud.

NOTICE

For more information, please refer to this datasheet.

CamOverlay video tutorials

How to set up the info ticker

How to set up the AccuWeather widget

How to set up images