Milestone XProtect Integration

VMS Integration

Add AI analytics to your Milestone XProtect VMS without disruption. VultureLabs integrates seamlessly with Corporate, Expert, and Professional editions via RTSP.

Compatible XProtect Editions

VMS Integration Advantage

Milestone XProtect already manages your cameras centrally. VultureLabs taps into this existing infrastructure to add AI analytics without any changes to your current setup.

Through XProtect RTSP

Access camera streams via XProtect's RTSP server

Direct Camera Access

Connect directly to camera hardware bypassing VMS

XProtect Corporate

Enterprise Edition

  • Unlimited cameras
  • Advanced RTSP streaming
  • Multi-server architecture
  • Failover & clustering

XProtect Expert

Professional Edition

  • Up to 64 cameras
  • RTSP server included
  • Advanced analytics support
  • Event-driven recording

XProtect Professional

Mid-tier Edition

  • Up to 8 cameras
  • Basic RTSP streaming
  • Smart client access
  • Rule & alarm management

5-Minute Integration Process

1

Connect VultureLabs Edge Device

Connect our edge device to your network with access to the XProtect Management Server. No changes needed to your existing VMS configuration.

Network access to XProtect servers and camera subnet required
2

Choose Integration Method

Two options: access streams through XProtect's RTSP server or connect directly to camera hardware.

Option 1: Via XProtect RTSP Server

rtsp://[XProtect_IP]:554/[Camera_GUID]

Managed through XProtect Management Client

Option 2: Direct Camera Hardware

rtsp://[Camera_IP]:554/[stream_path]

Bypasses VMS for dedicated AI processing

3

Configure RTSP Access

Enable RTSP streaming for selected cameras in XProtect Management Client (if using Option 1).

XProtect Configuration Steps:

  • • Open XProtect Management Client
  • • Navigate to Recording Servers → [Server] → Cameras
  • • Select camera → Settings → Streaming
  • • Enable "RTSP" and note the stream URL

Activate AI Analytics

Add your camera URLs to VultureLabs dashboard. Your Milestone system now has advanced AI capabilities!

Why VultureLabs + Milestone = Powerful Combination

Keep Your VMS

XProtect continues managing recording, users, and workflows unchanged

Centralized Access

Leverage XProtect's centralized camera management for AI deployment

Zero Disruption

Add AI analytics without touching your production VMS environment

Rapid Deployment

From planning to AI insights in under 5 minutes per camera

Perfect for Milestone Deployments

Enterprise Security

Large-scale Corporate deployments with hundreds of cameras

  • Perimeter protection
  • Access control integration
  • Incident investigation

Critical Infrastructure

Utilities, transportation, and government facilities

  • Automated threat detection
  • Compliance reporting
  • 24/7 monitoring

Multi-Site Operations

Retail chains, manufacturing, and distributed facilities

  • Centralized analytics
  • Site performance metrics
  • Standardized reporting

Technical Requirements

XProtect Requirements

  • XProtect 2020 R1 or later
  • RTSP service enabled
  • User with streaming permissions
  • Network access to management server

Network Requirements

  • Same network or routable to VMS
  • Port 554 accessible (RTSP)
  • Sufficient bandwidth for AI streams
  • Optional: direct camera network access

Best Practice: Use XProtect Smart Client to test camera streams and verify RTSP URLs before adding to VultureLabs.

Enterprise-Grade Pricing

Transparent per-camera pricing that scales with your Milestone deployment. No disruption to existing licensing.

Ready to Add AI to Your Milestone VMS?

Keep XProtect running your operations. Add VultureLabs to unlock AI-powered insights.