Will my ZKTeco machine connect?
Most push-capable ZKTeco models connect directly. Everything else connects through a Hybrid Connector. Check yours in about five minutes.
Push-capable ZKTeco models connect to the Cams cloud with Native Push: the machine sends data itself, with the full 38-operation API and no connector. Other ZKTeco devices connect with Hybrid Push, using a Hybrid Connector that reads the device SDK, a database or an attendance file. Verify your serial for free at developer.camsbiometrics.com.
Last updated 29 October 2026 · Independent of ZKTeco · Terms
Native Push vs Hybrid Push
| Native Push | Hybrid Push | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Cams machines and verified push-capable ZKTeco models | Everything else, including older ZKTeco devices and other brands |
| Connector needed | No | Yes, a Hybrid Connector licence |
| API available | All 38 operations | Device SDK: full callbacks and REST (SDK limits apply). Database or file: attendance push only |
| Public IP | Not needed | Not needed in Indirect mode; needed in Direct mode |
| Set-up | Verify, enter server address and port, machine appears | Guided set-up: connection method, firewall, read-only database user, test, activate |
Hybrid Push methods
Device SDK
Cams reads the device through its SDK.
Database pull
Cams reads the site's attendance database with a read-only user.
File processing
Cams watches an attendance file at the site.
ZKTeco families we see
Face
SpeedFace V5L / V4L, ProFace X, UFace, iFace
Fingerprint and palm
F18, F19, IN02-A, S922, K40/K50; SpeedPalm 100, MultiBio 800
Attendance and access
iClock 980/880/360, SenseFP; InBio Pro Plus, C3 Plus series
Other brands
Cams also supports Suprema, Hikvision, Anviz, eSSL, Matrix COSEC, IDEMIA/Morpho, Virdi, Nitgen, Realtime, Mantra, Secugen, BioMax and more. Names are listed only to describe compatibility; this site is independent of ZKTeco. Always confirm your exact serial on the verification tool before you buy or onboard.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my ZKTeco is push-capable?▾
Enter the serial at developer.camsbiometrics.com. The compatibility check tells you in about five minutes and shows the server address and port to set on the machine.
What if my model is not push-capable?▾
Use Hybrid Push: a Hybrid Connector reads the device, database or file and connects out to Cams.
Is the success rate guaranteed?▾
No. Figures are indicative and depend on model, firmware and network. Verify before relying on it.
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