RTSP enables users to access live video streams directly from cameras over a network. Unlike proprietary mobile applications that lock users into a specific ecosystem, RTSP provides a standardized way for software, recorders, and third-party applications to communicate with IP cameras.
Today, nearly every major camera manufacturer supports RTSP, including popular brands such as Hikvision, Dahua Technology, Axis Communications, Hanwha Vision, Bosch Security Systems, and many others.
Typical RTSP URL format: rtsp://username:password@IP_ADDRESS:554/path
Default RTSP port: 554
RTSP URLs for Popular Camera Manufacturers
|
Manufacturer |
Main Stream RTSP URL |
Sub Stream RTSP URL |
Default Port |
|
Hikvision |
rtsp://IP:554/Streaming/Channels/101 |
rtsp://IP:554/Streaming/Channels/102 |
554 |
|
Dahua Technology |
rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1 |
554 |
|
Axis Communications |
rtsp://IP:554/axis-media/media.amp |
Same URL with profile
parameters |
554 |
|
Hanwha Vision |
rtsp://IP:554/profile1/media.smp |
rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp |
554 |
|
Bosch Security Systems |
rtsp://IP:554/rtsp_tunnel |
Profile-dependent |
554 |
|
Vivotek |
rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp |
rtsp://IP:554/live2.sdp |
554 |
|
ACTi |
rtsp://IP:554/MediaInput/h264 |
Stream dependent |
554 |
|
GeoVision |
rtsp://IP:554/CH001.sdp |
rtsp://IP:554/CH002.sdp |
554 |
|
Mobotix |
rtsp://IP:554/mxpegclip |
Profile dependent |
554 |
|
Panasonic Connect |
rtsp://IP:554/MediaInput/h264 |
Stream dependent |
554 |
|
Sony |
rtsp://IP:554/media/video1 |
rtsp://IP:554/media/video2 |
554 |
|
Pelco |
rtsp://IP:554/stream1 |
rtsp://IP:554/stream2 |
554 |
|
Avigilon |
rtsp://IP:554/defaultPrimary?streamType=u |
Secondary profile |
554 |
|
Uniview |
rtsp://IP:554/media/video1 |
rtsp://IP:554/media/video2 |
554 |
|
TP-Link |
rtsp://IP:554/stream1 |
rtsp://IP:554/stream2 |
554 |
|
Reolink |
rtsp://IP:554/h264Preview_01_main |
rtsp://IP:554/h264Preview_01_sub |
554 |
|
Amcrest |
rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
subtype=1 |
554 |
|
Foscam |
rtsp://IP:554/videoMain |
rtsp://IP:554/videoSub |
554 |
|
Wansview |
rtsp://IP:554/live/ch00_0 |
live/ch00_1 |
554 |
|
Tenda |
rtsp://IP:554/live/ch00_0 |
live/ch00_1 |
554 |
|
D-Link |
rtsp://IP:554/live1.sdp |
live2.sdp |
554 |
|
TRENDnet |
rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp |
Secondary profile |
554 |
|
Edimax |
rtsp://IP:554/ipcam.sdp |
Profile dependent |
554 |
|
Instar |
rtsp://IP:554/11 |
rtsp://IP:554/12 |
554 |
|
YI Technology |
rtsp://IP:554/ch0_0.h264 |
ch0_1.h264 |
554 |
|
EZVIZ |
rtsp://IP:554/h264_stream |
Sub-stream varies |
554 |
|
Wyze |
RTSP firmware dependent |
RTSP firmware dependent |
554 |
|
Imou |
rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
subtype=1 |
554 |
|
Ubiquiti |
rtsp://IP:554/live/ch00_0 |
live/ch00_1 |
554 |
|
Arecont Vision |
rtsp://IP:554/live.sdp |
Profile dependent |
554 |
Common RTSP Stream Naming
Hikvision
Dahua / Amcrest / Imou
Reolink
Axis
Notes
- RTSP URLs vary by camera model and firmware version.
- Many modern cameras also support ONVIF profile discovery.
- Some manufacturers disable RTSP by default and require it to be enabled in the web interface.
- H.264 is the most universally compatible codec, while H.265 may require newer clients.
- Authentication can be Basic, Digest, or ONVIF-based depending on the manufacturer.
For production deployments, verify the exact RTSP path from the camera documentation or ONVIF device manager, as models within the same manufacturer can use different stream paths.
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