Axis RTSP URL Reference
| Format | URL |
|---|---|
| Default (any codec) | /axis-media/media.amp |
| Force H.264 | /axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h264 |
| Force H.265 | /axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h265 |
| Sub stream (profile 2) | /axis-media/media.amp?streamprofile=Profile_2 |
No port required in URL for port 554 — or specify explicitly as rtsp://user:pass@IP:554/axis-media/media.amp
How to Connect Axis to SmartRTSP
1
Access Axis web interface
Open a browser and navigate to http://<camera-IP>. Log in with root or admin credentials. Newer AXIS OS cameras use a different user model — check your device documentation.
2
Verify RTSP is enabled
In the web interface go to Settings → System → Network → Services. Confirm RTSP is enabled. Axis cameras have RTSP on by default — no extra configuration needed in most cases.
3
Use ONVIF scan (recommended)
Since Axis cameras have full ONVIF Profile S support, SmartRTSP's ONVIF scanner will discover Axis cameras automatically. Just enter credentials when prompted.
4
Manual URL entry
If ONVIF discovery doesn't work, add manually in SmartRTSP:
rtsp://root:password@192.168.1.100/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h264
FAQ
Does Axis support ONVIF?
Yes. Axis cameras support ONVIF Profile S (video streaming) and Profile G (edge storage). This makes them compatible with virtually any ONVIF-compliant viewer including SmartRTSP.
Which username does Axis use for RTSP?
Classic AXIS cameras use
root as the default administrator. Newer cameras running AXIS OS 10+ may use a custom admin account set during initial setup. Check the camera label or device documentation.Where is the official Axis developer documentation?
Axis provides comprehensive streaming API documentation at developer.axis.com and product support at axis.com/support.