Joystick Support

Joysticks are supported in the RMF Smart Client view

RMF supports hardware joystick integration for PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras, providing operators with a faster and more intuitive way to control camera movement beyond traditional mouse or software-based controls.

With joystick support, users can:

• Pan horizontally, tilt vertically, and zoom with precision—ideal for full situational coverage.

• Enjoy fluid, real-time control that’s critical in high-pressure environments, such as traffic control centers or live security operations.

To enable this feature, connect your joystick device to the Smart Client system. Once set up, operators can take complete manual control of PTZ cameras, improving responsiveness and accuracy across both primary and secondary RMF-managed sites.

The Milestone Smart Client's native Joystick management is more comprehensive than RMF's. For instance, RMF does not support mapping Joystick buttons to PTZ presets. We look to add functionality in subsequent releases.