Adding Axis Powered by Genetec devices

After unpacking and connecting the Axis Powered by Genetec device to your company LAN, you must add the device to Security Center SaaS before it can be used.

1. From the Devices page in Genetec™ Configuration web, click Add device.
   A configuration wizard opens.
2. On the Type page, click Access control.

   

   Note:

   Hardware types are greyed out if they are not included in your license or currently unsupported.
3. On the Method page, select Axis.

   

4. On the Activation page, do one of the following:
   • Scan the QR code related to the camera.
   • Enter the name, serial number, and Owner Authentication Key (OAK).

   

5. Click Add.
   The wizard's Summary page opens, displaying details of the enrolled device.
6. Click Close.

   

   The device is added to the device list with the Device type indicating Unknown and the Status indicating Action required.
7. Open the casing of your Axis Powered by Genetec device and press the control button to begin activation.
   Activation can take up to 15 minutes. The device is ready for use when its Status is Online.
8. If you don’t have physical access to the camera, enable the one-click cloud connection in the software:
   1. On the device's web page, click System > Network .
   2. Under One-click cloud connection, set Allow O3C to Always and click Save.
   The device is now available in Security Center SaaS.
9. To view the device credentials, select the device and click View credentials on the Overview page of the device side pane.

   

   Click to view the password.

   Note:

   The Open web interface shortcut only works when you’re connected to the same local network as the device.