RTSP Setup Guide

Bosch RTSP Setup

Stream professional Bosch security cameras to SmartRTSP. Bosch cameras are fully ONVIF compliant and support RTSP with multiple stream quality profiles.

RTSP Stream URL
rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<IP>/rtsp_tunnel
Port
554
Protocol
RTSP
ONVIF
Yes
Codec
H.264/H.265

Bosch RTSP URL Reference

MethodURLNotes
Standard/rtsp_tunnelRecommended
Profile-based/video?inst=1&h26x=4H.264 profile 1
Profile 2/video?inst=2&h26x=4Lower resolution

How to Connect Bosch to SmartRTSP

1

Access Bosch camera web interface

Navigate to http://<camera-IP>. Log in with administrator credentials. For initial setup, Bosch cameras come with a default service user or use service / password (check label).

2

Verify RTSP service is enabled

In the camera web UI, go to Settings → Services → RTSP and ensure RTSP is enabled on port 554. Bosch cameras have RTSP enabled by default on most firmware versions.

3

Use ONVIF scan (recommended)

Bosch cameras are fully ONVIF compliant. Use SmartRTSP's ONVIF scanner to find the camera automatically rather than entering a URL manually.

4

Manual RTSP URL

If manual entry is needed:

rtsp://service:password@192.168.1.100/rtsp_tunnel

Alternative: rtsp://192.168.1.100/video?inst=1&h26x=4

FAQ

Does Bosch fully support ONVIF?
Yes. Bosch cameras are among the most ONVIF-compliant cameras available. They support Profile S (streaming), Profile G (edge storage), and Profile T (advanced video). SmartRTSP's ONVIF scanner works seamlessly with Bosch.
What is the difference between /rtsp_tunnel and /video?
/rtsp_tunnel is the standard Bosch RTSP endpoint that works for most cameras. /video?inst=1&h26x=4 provides more control over stream profile selection — useful when the camera has multiple configured streams.
Where can I find official Bosch support?
Visit boschsecurity.com/support for product documentation, firmware downloads, and the Bosch Configuration Manager software.