Network and USB PTZ Controller

Get smooth, precise control of your Avalonix Premium Series PTZ cameras with a physical joystick that speaks the same language as your system. This network based PTZ controller lets operators pan, tilt, and zoom with natural 3D joystick movement, switch quickly between cameras, and trigger presets and tours without hunting through software menus. Connect over your local network to a compatible PTZ or to an Avalonix DVR/NVR for multi-camera control. You can also connect by USB to a Windows PC running SmartPSS, or use RS-485 for legacy coax PTZ control. Please note, compatibility is designed for Avalonix Premium Series cameras and recorders purchased from CCTV Camera World. We cannot guarantee third party compatibility.

Watch: How to Control PTZ Cameras Using a PTZ Controller

Why use a physical PTZ controller

• Fluid joystick control for natural pan, tilt, and twist-to-zoom. It feels like steering a camera rather than tapping buttons.
• Faster reaction than a mouse or phone app, helpful when tracking people or vehicles in real time.
• Operator friendly with hard keys for presets, tours, and on-screen tips so staff can work by feel.
• Reliable workflow that keeps critical controls at your fingertips during busy moments.

Where this controller shines

• Security desks and dispatch, follow subjects smoothly across multiple cameras, jump to presets on entrances and gates.
• Warehouses and yards, scan aisles, loading docks, and perimeter fencing quickly.
• Parking lots and campuses, track vehicles, zoom plates at choke points, survey walkways between buildings.
• Houses of worship and events, get smooth moves for live production while switching scenes on your recorder.
• Public viewing and scenic cams, control a beach, marina, or overlook camera with precise, viewer-friendly moves.
• Construction and property management, document progress and zoom details without climbing ladders.

Connection options

• LAN to a PTZ camera: Put the controller and the PTZ on the same subnet, enter the camera IP, and control directly. See our PTZ cameras.
• LAN to an Avalonix DVR/NVR: Connect to your recorder, select a channel, press PTZ, and drive the camera from the controller. Browse our security camera systems and NVRs.
• USB to Windows PC: Plug in by USB and control PTZs in SmartPSS for a clean desktop workflow.
• RS-485 for legacy coax PTZs: Supports Pelco-D and Pelco-P protocols for older deployments. Can be used with HDCVI or Analog Cameras using the PelcoD protocol with RS485 wire.

Important: This controller is engineered for the Avalonix Premium Series ecosystem. It is not intended for ONVIF-only PTZ control and we do not guarantee operation with third party brands.

Quick start, as shown in the video

1. Power the controller with the included 12V DC adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the same network as your PTZ or NVR.
3. Initialize and log in, then confirm the controller IP is set by DHCP or assign a static IP in System > Network.
4. Add a Zone for your device, pick Type = PTZ (Speed Dome) or DVR/NVR, enter its IP, port, and credentials, then save.
5. Use Zone Control, select your ID, and drive the camera. For NVR control, choose the channel number first, then press PTZ.
6. If you ever need to reset the controller, press and hold ESC for about 15–20 seconds to reboot and reinitialize.

Features

• Three dimensional joystick control for pan, tilt, and twist-to-zoom
• Preset, Auto Scan, Auto Pan, Tour, and Pattern functions
• On-screen menu with prompts and operation tips
• Connect by LAN for IP PTZ and recorder control, by USB for SmartPSS on Windows, or via RS-485/RS-232 for legacy devices
• Status LEDs for power, network, and active communication

Compatibility and support

This controller is designed for Avalonix Premium Series PTZ cameras and Avalonix DVRs/NVRs from CCTV Camera World. We provide setup guidance and product support for items purchased from our website. We cannot guarantee compatibility with third party cameras or recorders not purchased from us.

What’s Included

• (1) Joystick Controller
• (1) 12V DC Power Supply

Specifications

More step-by-step tutorials

Connect a PTZ Controller directly to a PTZ over the LAN

Shows IP addressing, adding a PTZ as a zone, and basic joystick operation. Demonstrated with our 48X Zoom 4K PTZ Camera with Long Range Night Vision.

Use a PTZ Joystick with an Avalonix DVR/NVR

Learn how to connect the controller to your recorder and control PTZs through the NVR interface, including channel selection and PTZ mode.

Use the PTZ Controller by USB with SmartPSS on Windows

Prefer to operate from a PC, see how to plug in by USB and drive your PTZ from SmartPSS while keeping the tactile feel of the joystick.

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