The Mac may not have the official tool, but with the right approach, managing your ONVIF devices is still entirely possible.

For professional security managers using Mac hardware, cloud-based VMS platforms like Genetec offer web portals that can handle device management. However, this is generally enterprise-level pricing and overkill for a small number of cameras.

Download recorded footage directly from the camera’s SD card or onboard storage. Export snapshots and video clips.

Before looking at dedicated software, it is worth remembering that every IP camera is essentially a mini-web server.

: Available on the Mac App Store, this tool is designed for viewing and managing multiple IP cameras with features like digital zoom and motion detection. Discovery and Network Tools

: Automatically finds NVTs (transmitters) and NVAs (analytics) on your local network.

is now available for macOS, bringing the industry’s most trusted IP camera discovery and configuration tool to Apple users. Whether you are a security integrator, system administrator, or DIY smart home enthusiast, ODM for Mac gives you complete control over any ONVIF-compliant device on your network.