AXIS Companion software

The easiest way to network video surveillance.

AXIS Camera Companion is the market’s easiest video surveillance solution for small systems from 1 to 16 cameras – perfect for retail, offices and hotels. With AXIS Camera Companion, all video is recorded on SD cards in the cameras, and no DVR or server is necessary – making each camera a smart, independent video recording device. The system consists of standard Axis cameras, SD cards, software clients for PC and smartphones, and standard network equipment.

Characteristics

• High-definition identification
• Easy to install and use
• No central PC or DVR needed
• Remote access to video
• Apps for iPhone, iPad and Android
• Scalable and future-proof
• A Windows PC is required for configuration

Companion 4 is not always suitable as an update of Companion 3

Use Companion 4 only with:

• Camera firmware from version 5.5 (with AXIS S3008 Recorder), otherwise from version 8.40
• Internet access
• Using an Axis NAS or SD card
• Maximum 8 cameras per S3008 recorder

Companion 3:

• Camera firmware from version 5.5
• No Internet access needed
• Using a Axis NAS or Third-party NAS or SD card
• From mid-2023 no remote access with the app only via your own WiFi network