RTSP Camera Wiki
Find RTSP stream URLs and ports for your IP camera.
What is RTSP?
RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) streams video and audio from IP cameras over a network. Most security cameras support RTSP for integration with NVRs and custom players.
Common RTSP URLs by Manufacturer
| Brand | RTSP Path | Port |
|---|---|---|
| Hikvision | /Streaming/Channels/101 | 554 |
| Dahua | /cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 | 554 |
| Axis | /axis-media/media.amp | 554 |
| Uniview | /unicast/c4s1/live | 554 |
| TP-Link | /stream0 | 554 |
| Reolink | /h264Preview_01_main | 554 |
| Amcrest | /cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 | 554/37777 |
| Bosch | /rtsp?channel=1&subtype=0 | 554 |
| Panasonic | /MediaInput/h264 | 554 |
| Vivotek | /live.sdp | 554 |
| Generic | /stream0 | 554 |
Syntax
rtsp://username:password@ip:port/path
- username:password - camera login (often admin)
- ip - camera IP or DDNS hostname
- port - default 554, some use 37777/8554
- path - stream path (varies by brand)
Troubleshooting
Connection refused: check IP, port, firewall, enable RTSP on camera.
401 Unauthorized: wrong credentials, try admin/admin or admin/12345.
404 Not Found: wrong stream path, try common paths from table.
454 Session Not Found: session expired, reconnect.
Timeout: camera unreachable, check port forwarding and DDNS.