Getting Started
The PTZOptics Horizon Web UI is a browser-based control interface that gives you full access to your PTZOptics camera's settings, image controls, presets, streaming configuration, and automation features, all from any device on your local network.
The Horizon Web UI is the next-generation interface for PTZOptics cameras. It is separate from the legacy web interface.
Accessing the Horizon Web UI (Login)
Open a web browser and navigate to:
http://[camera-ip-address]/horizon
Example: If your camera's IP address is 192.168.1.100, you would go to:
http://192.168.1.100/horizon
Once logged in, you will be brought to the home screen.
UI Layout Overview
The Horizon Web UI is divided into two main areas:
Left Sidebar
The sidebar provides navigation and quick controls. It contains:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| PTZOptics Logo / Device Name | Displays your camera's hostname. Clicking the logo opens ptzoptics.com. |
| Horizon badge | Indicates the current interface version. |
| Dashboard | Main camera control page. |
| Audio/Video | Streaming, encoding, and audio settings. |
| Device | Network, profile, system, and device info. |
| Voice Tracking | Microphone-driven control/switching automation. |
| Standby | Puts the camera into low-power standby mode. |
| Private | Mutes/covers the camera output. |
| Reboot | Restarts the camera. |
| Logout | Logs out of the web interface. |
Quick Profile Select
Below the main navigation, the sidebar shows up to three Quick Profile shortcuts. By default these are labeled Studio, Low Light, and Outdoor. Clicking any profile immediately applies that saved configuration to the camera, including image settings, audio encoding, and video output.
Quick Profiles are created and managed in Device → Profile. Only profiles marked "Include on Quick Profile Select" will appear in the sidebar.
Main Content Area
The right side of the screen changes based on the selected navigation item. The Dashboard is the default view and contains the live video preview, PTZ controls, preset management, and color/studio tools.
Firmware and Version Information
The Horizon Web UI version is tracked independently of the camera firmware. You can view both under Device → Device Info:
- Firmware Version: The camera's current SOC and ARM firmware
- Horizon Version: The version of the Horizon UI itself
Additionally, Horizon will notify you of available updates for hardware and firmware with a small update badge directly above the navbar. To keep your camera's apps up-to-date, use the built-in Updater tab under Device Settings.