You literally provided me what I needed in 5mins - after about 5hrs of agony trying to make my controller work using the ""USELESS" users manual included with the controller and watching a bunch of half baked videos on UA-cam. Short and very helpful video
I bought the Leftek version for my video production kit. I have a love hate relationship with the controller. It is more geared towards security starting with the fact that it only supports onvif and not the visca protocol. Most video production gear uses visca. As such having additional access to control the cameras from most video production software as well as the controller isn't possible. Second is key presses. Most video production controllers have 4 quick keys to select cameras and presets. What you can do with usually 2 key presses on those it takes 6 on the S3 controller. In a fast paced production it really slows you down. I love the preview screen though, you don't get that on most video production based controllers. It also cheaper than most video production controllers by a couple hundred bucks. It is perfect for monitoring and controlling most security PTZ cams though.
Ya looking at the price maybe that’s why it is not matching up with higher end production graded controllers. As you mentioned though it does the job controlling Most PTZ cameras that use omvif protocol
Great video very helpful. My PZT works properly and connected properly, however the tilting and panning is not stopping to specific direction is just keep moving to the left or right if you used the joystick to the left or right same in ups and down. Any info will on how to fix please.
Thank you for the video, when I search I was able to find the 3 cameras that I have, however after adding them and pressing CAM 1 then enter, it gives connection failed. What am I missing?
So where I am working has 3 camera's one isn't working so after I watch your video I realize that I have to go to the computer to add the IP address is that correct? Also when I do the whole set up and search and Add cameras it doesn't pick up and the controller itself takes long to flip to next. Is there a way to fix that.
The key is to follow the IP adress sequence the way I explain in the video for both the controller and the cameras. Once you have all the cameras connected let me know what problem you have to see if I can help.
How do you change the order of your cameras once you install them. I want them to be left to right 1 thru 4. currently they 1 is 1 but position 2 is 7, 3 & 4 are also correct. Had camera 2 go out and now the replacement says 7
I guess it depends on the order by which you added them or could be the IP adresses !! I don’t have the answer right now but you could test those 2 things
Hello, i have the same controllerin which i am having trouble with. My controller does Pan and Tilt but it has stopped doing Zoom in/out using the joystick. I can only do zoom by pressing the white zoom in/out buttons but not through the joystick. How can i fix or do i need to update the controller?If so, how do i update it? Your help is much appreciated.
2:06 - Before you type in your camera ip into a browser you must first make sure your computer has been set to a static IP that is in the same range as your PTZ camera. Also make sure you don't have any Firewalls enabled on your wired ethernet network, and turn off any VPN you might have on (as all that will not allow you to connect to the PTZ)
Jay, I notice that in the settings on the camera the Http port was 80 but the controller picked up the cameras on port 81. My controller is not connecting my camera and I'm not sure how to resolve. Did you set that up in settings or the controller automatically found port 81 for your cameras?
I was able to resolve my issue and I have full control of all my cameras with the controller. The switch the that use for my setup, requires a download to FULLY configure the settings of the switch. It allowed me to manually change them but would not save the GW setting at all. After downloading the app , the controller was able to see all PTZ cameras on that network.@@LiveProductionTips
@@skovyrniepl ok that’s possible with the remote that comes with the camera. If the camera is too far from you the best way is to access its web interface through its IP adress. You will have access to its menu.
Hi, I purchased a Hsility S3 IP Keyboard controller this week to use in my church but I am unable to connect to the AVKANS PTZ camera. I tried connecting manually and over POE and no success. Any advice on how I can get the controller connected?
Hello, I have some problems connecting AVKAM 20X ptz cameras with this controller, the first time it connected without any problem, now I can connect them, it sends me the message connection failed, can you please help me
@@LiveProductionTips Thank you for answering, the control recognizes the camera's IP but it sends me connection failed, the 3 cameras give me the same error
@@jermainvidals4618 if you followed the tutorial that’s all you need to do. The Joystick will control the PTZ cameras and you need to find a way to connect to your computer either using NDI or HDMI or SDI
You literally provided me what I needed in 5mins - after about 5hrs of agony trying to make my controller work using the ""USELESS" users manual included with the controller and watching a bunch of half baked videos on UA-cam. Short and very helpful video
Awesome. I am glad It helped. Been there so I feel you
You're a life saver! Thank you so much for posting this video. Blessings upon you and your family always.
😀thank you. You are very kind
Thank you for the simple and detailed explanation.
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Great demo!! I have already installed one of these controllers and love it. About to do another one tomorrow. Helpful video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you
I bought the Leftek version for my video production kit. I have a love hate relationship with the controller. It is more geared towards security starting with the fact that it only supports onvif and not the visca protocol.
Most video production gear uses visca. As such having additional access to control the cameras from most video production software as well as the controller isn't possible. Second is key presses. Most video production controllers have 4 quick keys to select cameras and presets. What you can do with usually 2 key presses on those it takes 6 on the S3 controller. In a fast paced production it really slows you down.
I love the preview screen though, you don't get that on most video production based controllers. It also cheaper than most video production controllers by a couple hundred bucks.
It is perfect for monitoring and controlling most security PTZ cams though.
Ya looking at the price maybe that’s why it is not matching up with higher end production graded controllers. As you mentioned though it does the job controlling Most PTZ cameras that use omvif protocol
Great video very helpful. My PZT works properly and connected properly, however the tilting and panning is not stopping to specific direction is just keep moving to the left or right if you used the joystick to the left or right same in ups and down. Any info will on how to fix please.
It could be the unit that’s damaged. There an HSILITY user group on Facebook try to join and post your issue there they may help
Thank you so much for this video, how did you take off the sound on the buttons of the controller itself?
I am glad it was helpful. If you look into settings there an option to turn the buttons sound off
Thank you for the video, when I search I was able to find the 3 cameras that I have, however after adding them and pressing CAM 1 then enter, it gives connection failed. What am I missing?
@@MeAndYouTogetherWin double check your IP adresses
@LiveProductionTips the IP address is all the same - the joystick 1.200 and other 1.201, 1.202, 1.203. Same DNS and Gateway.
Can you do a video on how to set up the preset and call patrol or pattern control
Yes it’s on my list. I hope you see it when it comes out
Have you done this video yet?
So where I am working has 3 camera's one isn't working so after I watch your video I realize that I have to go to the computer to add the IP address is that correct? Also when I do the whole set up and search and Add cameras it doesn't pick up and the controller itself takes long to flip to next. Is there a way to fix that.
The key is to follow the IP adress sequence the way I explain in the video for both the controller and the cameras. Once you have all the cameras connected let me know what problem you have to see if I can help.
How do you change the order of your cameras once you install them. I want them to be left to right 1 thru 4. currently they 1 is 1 but position 2 is 7, 3 & 4 are also correct. Had camera 2 go out and now the replacement says 7
I guess it depends on the order by which you added them or could be the IP adresses !! I don’t have the answer right now but you could test those 2 things
Hello, i have the same controllerin which i am having trouble with. My controller does Pan and Tilt but it has stopped doing Zoom in/out using the joystick. I can only do zoom by pressing the white zoom in/out buttons but not through the joystick. How can i fix or do i need to update the controller?If so, how do i update it? Your help is much appreciated.
Best thing is to join the HSILITY facebook user group, they are very helpful
I have the same setup and camera that you have except for the Poe switch. My camera and controller are on same network however they are not connecting
Are you able to verify the IP adress of the camera and controller? Do the numbers match ?
Also make sure your camera has Onvif (in the camera’s menu turned on with no onvif authorization enabled).
2:06 - Before you type in your camera ip into a browser you must first make sure your computer has been set to a static IP that is in the same range as your PTZ camera. Also make sure you don't have any Firewalls enabled on your wired ethernet network, and turn off any VPN you might have on (as all that will not allow you to connect to the PTZ)
Thanks for sharing
Hello, is it possible to perform a software update on this PTZ controller? thank
@@ConectadosTV__ yes you can contact the manufacturer they do push updates sometimes. Best way it join Lefttek / HSILITY Facebook group
do we need internet if we have one camera and one controller?
Ya they kinda have to talk to each other through a network. Unless you use a different controller that’s not IP
Does it work with Hikvision protocol and cameras?
It uses the onvif protocol which is standard on most security cameras, so it should. Check your manuals.
Jay, I notice that in the settings on the camera the Http port was 80 but the controller picked up the cameras on port 81. My controller is not connecting my camera and I'm not sure how to resolve. Did you set that up in settings or the controller automatically found port 81 for your cameras?
For some reason your comment was blocked, but yea the port was automatically there, so I kept it that way
I was able to resolve my issue and I have full control of all my cameras with the controller. The switch the that use for my setup, requires a download to FULLY configure the settings of the switch. It allowed me to manually change them but would not save the GW setting at all. After downloading the app , the controller was able to see all PTZ cameras on that network.@@LiveProductionTips
@@arymu007 great
Thanks for you expertise.@@LiveProductionTips
hi
There is an option to enter from controller to camera OSD?
Hi If Understood well the question yes the controller has a small LCD so you can monitor your camera’s image.
@@LiveProductionTips hi - i want to enter to camera menu (OSD) to change for example iris/shutter :)
@@skovyrniepl ok that’s possible with the remote that comes with the camera. If the camera is too far from you the best way is to access its web interface through its IP adress. You will have access to its menu.
Hi,
I purchased a Hsility S3 IP Keyboard controller this week to use in my church but I am unable to connect to the AVKANS PTZ camera. I tried connecting manually and over POE and no success.
Any advice on how I can get the controller connected?
Did you follow all the steps?
Yes, I believe I did. The devices continues to say "connect failed." When searching for the camera I get no results.
@@nevillelee3074 liveproductiontips@gmail.com please email me the info including screen shots or pictures
I just purchased the controller and is having the same issue as Neville Lee, could you tell me how to fix this issue?
Connect the cameras to your computer to access the menus and make sure that they are set for onvif instead of visca.
Hello, I have some problems connecting AVKAM 20X ptz cameras with this controller, the first time it connected without any problem, now I can connect them, it sends me the message connection failed, can you please help me
Hello you wanna double check if you didn’t change something, probably the ip adress
@@LiveProductionTips Thank you for answering, the control recognizes the camera's IP but it sends me connection failed, the 3 cameras give me the same error
Can I send you a video of the control configuration? Any email?
@@sektor3studio you can share in my Facebook group. Should be on my banner.
Please share both camera and controller IP adress
Handy thanks
You are welcome
Thank you!!!
You are welcome
How do you connect this joystick to a computer for live stream
why do you need to connect to the computer ? you can simply connect to the cameras you are controlling
@@LiveProductionTips I have two cameras wanna connect the hisility joystick and be able to go live on facebook using obs
@@jermainvidals4618 if you followed the tutorial that’s all you need to do. The Joystick will control the PTZ cameras and you need to find a way to connect to your computer either using NDI or HDMI or SDI
Nice Video but still finding it difficult to setup my ptz camera
Which brand do you have ?
@@LiveProductionTips thanks for your help, all sorted now, it was an ip issue. Thanks again for the tutorial.
@@japhethrella glad it worked. It’s Ip is always hard to get right
Could you help me... For some reason my system says IP:No device connection
I'm trying to set it up to the Fomako PTZ camera.
@@reg2hir check your IP adresses
Did you double check your IP adress numbers they have to match the way I explained in the video
I do not get a IP Connection. It doesnot see any IP. What am I doing wrong?
You mean the IP adress of the camera?
Why have no one made a video on how to "SET PATROL" OR "SET PATTERN"? The Instructions provided with controller is not clear.
I agree. Many things on my list to do about this controller