• Access the camera with its IP address and enter the username and password

• Select Config in the top left of the live view

• Select Network > Ports/Connections

• Select RTSP

• Ensure RTSP is enabled and take note of the Port (9008 by default)
  • The addresses will be your template for your RTSP URLs
  • You can check off Allow Anonymous Login to disable the username and password requirement when accessing this cameras RTSP stream
• The URL format will be - rtsp://IP or DomainName:port/profileX
• For the camera in this demonstration, the URL will be:
  • Main Stream - rtsp://192.168.18.173:9008/profile1 
  • Sub Stream - rtsp://192.168.18.173:9008/profile2 

• You can use this in software like VLC Media Player to test and view
  • Select Media > Select Network Stream

• Input the RTSP URL for your camera and select Play

• If you did not check anonymous login, you will be prompted for the username and password of the camera 

• You will then see the live view of your RTSP stream

Initial Publish Date: February 21st, 2024

Authored by: Justin Taylor, Product Manager  

Revision Publish Date: January 13, 2026

Revised by: Kevin Holland, Technical Support Agent - Tier 1

- Revised screenshots and streamlined info