Overlays - Axis M5525-E User Manual

AXIS M5525-E PTZ Network Camera
Additional settings

Overlays

Overlays are superimposed over the video stream. They are used to provide extra information during recordings, such as a timestamp,
or during product installation and configuration. You can add either text or an image.
Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects motion
This example explains how to display the text "Motion detected" when the device detects motion:
Make sure that AXIS Video Motion Detection is running:
1. Go to Settings > Apps > AXIS Video Motion Detection.
2. Start the application if it is not already running.
3. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs. If you need help, see the
user manual for AXIS Video Motion Detection 4.
Add the overlay text:
4. Go to Settings > Overlay.
5. Select Create overlay and select Text overlay.
6. Enter #D in the text field.
7. Choose text size and appearance.
8. To position the text overlay, choose Custom or one of the presets.
Create an action rule:
9. Go to Settings > System > Events > Action rules.
10. Create an action rule with AXIS Video Motion Detection as trigger.
11. From the list of actions, select Overlay text.
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How to create a privacy mask
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How to change the appearance of the mask
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