There might be situations where you want to undo a camera replacement. Whereas it is possible to Replace a Device via the Desktop Client, undoing this process requires a different approach. 

You can achieve this with the Media Server REST API, either via the a direct API request or via the WebAdmin REST API documentation. 

Important!

After reverting a camera replacement, you must manually relocate the video archive to ensure it attaches to the correct device. Next, re-authenticate all affected cameras to restore connectivity. Finally, review your operational settings and rules, such as recording schedules, motion alerts, or user access, because these configurations are tied directly to specific Camera IDs.

Direct API request

To undo the Camera Replacement, you need to execute the following API request: 

DELETE /rest/v4/devices/{id}/replace

The {id} is replaced by the actual Camera ID. This can be found with the following API request: 

GET /rest/v4/devices?_with=name,id,url

Or via the Desktop Client, via the Camera Settings menu, tab General. 

Via the WebAdmin

First navigate to the REST API documentation in the WebAdmin Client through you browser as explained in THIS support article. 

Once you accessed the REST API, do: 

1. Navigate to the Devices section.
2. Select Undo Device replacement.
3. Enter/paste the applicable Camera ID.
   To can copy this in the Desktop Client, Camera Setting menu, tab General.
4. Click Execute.