Integration Overview

Anava integrates with your existing security infrastructure through standard ONVIF events, webhooks, and email notifications. This guide provides an overview of integration options.

Integration Architecture

The following diagram shows how Anava integrates with your existing security infrastructure:

Integration Options

Method	Best For	Complexity
ONVIF Events	VMS integration (Milestone, Genetec, ACS)	Low
Webhooks	Custom applications, automation	Medium
Email	Notifications, reports	Low
Push Notifications	Mobile alerts	Low

ONVIF Events

Anava emits standard ONVIF events that any compatible VMS can receive.

How It Works

1. Anava AI detects objects or answers questions
2. Camera emits ONVIF event for each detection
3. VMS receives event through standard subscription
4. VMS triggers action rules (record, alert, etc.)

Event Types

Detection	ONVIF Event	VMS Use
Object detected	Boolean (true/false)	"Is True" action rules
Object cleared	Boolean (false)	Auto-stop recording
Question answered	String data	Custom actions

VMS Compatibility

Anava works with any ONVIF-compliant VMS:

VMS	Guide	Notes
Milestone XProtect	Setup Guide	Action rules, alarms
Genetec Security Center	Setup Guide	Custom events, actions
Axis Camera Station	Setup Guide	Native integration
Other ONVIF VMS	Generic Guide	Standard setup

Webhooks

For custom integrations, Anava can send HTTP POST requests to your endpoints.

Webhook Payload

{
  "eventType": "detection",
  "deviceId": "B8A44F45D624",
  "groupId": "warehouse-north",
  "profileId": "intrusion-detection",
  "skillId": "weapon-detection",
  "timestamp": "2024-12-23T10:30:00Z",
  "objects": [
    {"name": "Person", "detected": true, "confidence": 0.95}
  ],
  "questions": [
    {"name": "is_authorized", "answer": false}
  ],
  "sessionId": "ses_abc123"
}

Webhook Configuration

See Webhooks Guide for:

• Endpoint configuration
• Authentication options
• Retry policies
• Error handling

Email Notifications

Anava can send email alerts for specific detections.

Email Features

• Immediate alerts for high-priority detections
• Digest summaries (hourly, daily)
• Customizable templates
• Image attachments

Configuration

See Email Setup for:

• Email provider configuration
• Recipient management
• Template customization
• Alert routing

Choosing the Right Integration

Use ONVIF Events When...

• You have a VMS that should respond to Anava detections
• You want recording triggered by AI analysis
• You need alarm/alert integration with existing systems
• Real-time response is critical

Use Webhooks When...

• You need custom application integration
• You want to trigger external systems (access control, lighting)
• You're building automation workflows
• You need full detection data in JSON format

Use Email When...

• You need human notification for specific events
• You want daily/weekly summaries
• VMS integration isn't available
• Remote/mobile notification is needed

Common Integration Patterns

Pattern 1: VMS Recording + Email Alert

Use Case: Security team wants VMS to record automatically while also receiving immediate email notification for review.

Pattern 2: Webhook Automation

Use Case: After-hours intrusion should trigger multiple automated responses.

Pattern 3: Tiered Response

Use Case: Different response levels based on detection confidence.

Next Steps

Choose your primary integration method:

1. Milestone XProtect - Industry-leading VMS
2. Genetec Security Center - Unified security platform
3. Axis Camera Station - Axis-native VMS
4. Generic ONVIF - Any ONVIF-compatible system
5. Webhooks - Custom integrations
6. Email Setup - Notification configuration