How to Enable RTSP on Amcrest
1
Log in to the web interface
Navigate to http://<camera-IP>. Default credentials: username admin, password on the label. You can also use the Amcrest IP Config Tool to find cameras on your network.
2
Verify RTSP is enabled
Go to Setup → Network → Connection. Confirm TCP is enabled and RTSP port is 554. Click Save.
3
Add to SmartRTSP
ONVIF Scan (recommended): SmartRTSP's ONVIF scanner finds Amcrest cameras automatically.
Manual URL:
rtsp://admin:Password@192.168.1.100:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
Use subtype=0 for main stream (high res), subtype=1 for sub-stream (low res).
Amcrest RTSP URL Reference
| Stream | RTSP URL |
|---|---|
| Main stream | /cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
| Sub-stream | /cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1 |
| Channel 2 main | /cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subtype=0 |
FAQ
What is the default Amcrest RTSP username and password?
Default username is
admin. The default password is printed on the camera label or set during initial device setup. RTSP uses the same credentials as the web interface.Where is the official Amcrest support documentation?
Visit support.amcrest.com for manuals, firmware, and RTSP URL documentation organized by product model.