Using the CheckVideo IP camera scan tool is easy and straightforward. Here are the steps to follow:

The CheckVideo IP Camera Scan Tool systematically tests cameras for these known vulnerabilities, then classifies each device into one of three threat levels:

Even after initial deployment, networks change. New cameras are added, configurations drift, and vulnerabilities emerge. A periodic scan using the CheckVideo IP Camera Scan Tool, or a comparable tool like ONVIF Device Manager, helps identify problems early while they can still be remediated with minimal effort.

that matches the network where your cameras are connected. Click the "Scan" or "Search" button. Step 3: Identify the Camera

: If a camera drops offline, the scan tool helps determine if the issue is local (network-based) or cloud-based by confirming if the device is still visible on the local LAN. Integration with the CheckVideo Ecosystem CheckVideo is known for its proactive video monitoring

: Identifying all CheckVideo-compatible devices connected to the same subnet. Displaying Key Metadata

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Never leave default usernames and passwords (like admin/admin) active. Hackers use automated scripts to scan the internet for these exact combinations.

If you'd like, I can: Help you find a compatible ONVIF camera . Compare the scan tool with other security scanners.

The platform goes beyond basic motion detection. CheckVideo's intelligent analytics can distinguish between people, vehicles, and specific behaviors, turning the camera into a proactive alarm sensor rather than a passive recording device.

It allows you to change a camera’s IP address, subnet mask, and gateway, even if the camera is currently in a different subnet than your computer.

If you are using the dedicated IP Camera Scan Tool, the tool will classify each camera as Green, Yellow, or Red. Yellow and Red devices are vulnerable to exploitation and require immediate action — changing the default passwords on each affected camera.

If you run a scan and the tool can pull a thumbnail image without asking for a password, Script kiddies using tools like shodan or masscan are scanning the entire internet for exactly this.

What (Windows, Mac, Linux) are you using to run the scan?

Works with a wide variety of third-party IP cameras. Why You Need to Scan Your IP Cameras

Quickly finds IP cameras on your network.

Crucially, CheckVideo cameras themselves have no local login credentials — there is literally no way to log into a CheckVideo device directly. All authentication and credential management is handled centrally through the VMS, eliminating the "factory default password" problem entirely.

The tool will populate a list of discovered cameras, showing their IP address, manufacturer, and threat level (Green/Yellow/Red).