Advantages of Developing with Nx Meta
Creating VsaaS solutions is hard.
Nx Meta makes it easier.
With Nx Meta developers can rapidly create customer-tailored Powered by Nx products or Works with Nx integrations.
It's Fast. Really Fast.
Covering 90% of features required by any customer, developing with Nx Meta VMP is fast – and your end product is guaranteed to be snappy and responsive.
It's Cross-Platform
With applications for all major operating systems and modern browsers you can develop intelligent video applications that meet your customers’ infrastructure needs.
It's Modular
Meta’s architecture includes Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, and Server applications which you can combine with your own technology to create your ideal intelligent video solution.
It's Extensible
Nx Meta VMP includes a suite of free developer tools – including the Metadata SDK (C++), Server API (HTTP), Storage SDK (C++) and Video Source SDK (C++).
It Continually Evolves
As Meta evolves to include new features and core technologies your product’s capabilities will also evolve, keeping you at the cutting edge of intelligent video.
It's Free to Use
With Nx Meta VMP you can integrate your system or devices to create an entirely new Powered-by-Nx product you can promote and sell to your own customers / market.
Nx Meta is Lightweight and Fast
Nx Meta VMP is extremely lightweight and is cross-platform – with support for most
standard computing hardware and all industry-leading operating systems.
AUTOMATICALLY DISCOVER 99% OF IP CAMERAS
Nx Meta VMP supports almost all IP cameras (ONVIF or other) out of the box. Check our supported devices page for a full list.
SNAPPY VIDEO PLAYBACK AND MANAGEMENT
Nx Meta’s Desktop, Browser, and Mobile clients for fast review, control, and playback of live or recorded video with low-latency and no need for expensive GPUs.
CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE
The Nx Meta Cloud service makes it simple to connect to your Systems from anywhere, anytime, over any type of network from Desktop, Tablet, or Mobile devices.
RELIABLE VIDEO RECORDING
Schedule recording of any connected IP Camera, RTSP/HTTP/UDP stream, or even offline capture device (e.g. GoPro).
ADVANCED RULES ENGINE
Nx Meta has a built-in IFTT rules engine that allows operators to create rules for automatically responding to system events with actions.
REDUNDANCY WITH THE SERVER HIVE
Nx Meta’s unique Server Hive Architecture means your system will have no single point of failure with built-in automatic camera failover a key, free feature.
Nx Meta is Cross-Platform
Nx Meta VMP is extremely lightweight and is cross-platform – with support for most
standard computing hardware and all industry-leading operating systems.
WINDOWS SUPPORT (DESKTOP / SERVER)
- Windows 8
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 10
- Windows 11
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2022
MAC OS (DESKTOP)
- macOS 10.14, 10.15
- macOS 11.0, 11.1, 11.2
- macOS 12
IOS (MOBILE)
- iOS 12, 13, 14, 15
- iPadOS 14, 15
VMWARE
The Nx Server application runs well in Virtual Environments and is supports (experimentally) VMWare, VirtualBox and more.
UBUNTU LINUX (DESKTOP, SERVER)
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
ANDROID (MOBILE)
- Android 8
- Android 9
- Android 10
- Android 11
- Android 12
ARM DEVELOPER BOARDS
- Raspberry Pi (ARM 32 bit)
- Banana Pi (ARM 32 bit)
- Nano Pi (ARM 32 bit)
- NVIDIA Jetson Nano (ARM 64 bit)
- NVIDIA Jetson Tx1 (ARM 64 bit)
- NVIDIA Jetson TX2 (ARM 64 bit)
- NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier (ARM 64 bit)
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin (ARM 64 bit)
- Custom ARM device support is possible – contact us for support.
DOCKER
The Nx Server application is supported experimentally in Docker.
Nx Meta is Modular
Developers use all or some components to create their ideal solution.
NX CLOUD
A public cloud application built for simple, fast, and reliable remote connectivity and management of your systems.
- Connect an unlimited number of downstream systems
- Quickly connect to and switch between systems
- Manage user access / reset passwords
- Integrated Health Monitoring dashboard
NX DESKTOP
A rich media browser with a flexible GRID interface for connecting to, viewing, and managing a System.
- Customizable, flexible interface increases awareness.
- View up to 64 HD streams on a single Layout.
- Multi-mode use – Connected, Offline, Video Wall.
- One single interface for administrators / operators.
SERVER API (HTTP)
Interact with the Nx Server application using standard HTTP API calls to pull video, system info, send events & more.
NX SERVER
A lightweight media server application designed for discovering and managing system resources and rights.
- Discover & manage IP cameras / streams / devices
- Securely manages recording archives and streams
- HTTP Server API for integrating devices and systems
- Metadata SDK to integrate computer vision apps
NX MOBILE
A mobile app designed for connecting to, viewing, and interacting with system devices.
- Fast, reliable on-the-go connections to Powered-by-Nx systems.
- Soft triggers, universal fisheye dewarping, calendar search, smart motion search, and more!
SDKS (C++)
Use C++ code and adjacent libraries / technologies to integrate 3rd party devices and Systems
- Metadata SDK
- Storage SDK
- Video Source SDK
Nx Meta is Extensible
Combine Meta with 3rd party products to create a unique turnkey intelligent video solution.
SERVER API (HTTP)
A full featured REST API that allows users to integrate 3rd party systems and devices with Meta. using authenticated HTTP API calls.
- System API
- Server API
- Video API
- Audio API
- Proxy API
- WebSocket API
- Authentication & Encryption API
METADATA SDK (C++)
The Metadata SDK was designed for the rapid integration of AI-powered computer vision applications focused on recognizing and tracking objects and people.
Get Started with Meta today to get access to the Metadata SDK in the Nx Meta Dev Portal.
VIDEO SOURCE SDK (C++)
The Video Source SDK provides the ability to integrate virtually any live or recorded video source (IP Cameras, NVRs, DVRs, etc) into a System.
With the Video Source SDK developers can create methods for discovering, displaying, analyzing and recording video.
The Video Source SDK also allows integrating device I/O ports and motion detection information.
STORAGE SDK (C++)
The Storage SDK allows developers to read from or write to any storage location: local, remote, or even the Cloud. Creating a storage plugin requires implementing standard functions such as: I/O stream, if file exist, delete file, list of files in the folder, etc.Storage SDK also contains an example for using an FTP server as a storage location.
Nx Meta continually Evolves
Accommodates the latest IP Video industry and complimentary technologies.
2 OR 3 MAJOR RELEASES EVERY YEAR
Every year Powered by Nx products see 2 to 3 major releases with new features requested by our partners and users.
Since its launch in 2013 Nx has had 22 major releases and 260+ new features.
CONTINUAL UX / UI IMPROVEMENTS
Nx Meta User Interface components are continually evolving to reflect the latest UI / UX standards and based on developer, partner, and user feedback.
NEW DEVELOPER TOOLS & SPECIFIC CAPABILITIES
Nx Meta’s developer tools evolve with every release and developers can request new features and new capabilities that enable faster and more robust integrations with their devices or systems.
BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
Each new release addresses known bugs and usability issues.
Every release goes through rigorous regression testing (at least 16 weeks) before release to ensure stability.
NEW DEVICE SUPPORT
Nx Meta’s ability to discover and manage IP cameras and related devices is updated every release.
Supported devices– IP Cameras, IoT devices, joysticks and more – are expanded with every release.
NEW PLATFORM SUPPORT
As Operating Systems and related frameworks continue to improve and evolve Nx Meta is kept up to date with the latest emerging technologies.
Nx Meta is Free to Use
Accommodates the latest IP Video industry and complimentary technologies.
FREE NX META DEVELOPER PORTAL
The Nx Meta Developer Portal allows free, fast enrollment and access to the latest releases, patches, and beta versions of the Nx Meta IP Video Development Platform.
FREE PROMOTION OF INTEGRATIONS
Join the Works with Nx ecosystem and promote your integration on My Nx and the Nx Cloud Integration Marketplace.
FREE NX DEVELOPER COMMUNITY
Interact with Nx tech partners and Powered by Nx product developers in the Nx Developer Forum on the Nx Support Portal.
FREE DEVELOPMENT LICENSES
Developers working with Nx Meta can request as many long-term licenses as needed to develop and maintain Works with Nx integrations and Powered by Nx products.
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