How to Enable RTSP on EZVIZ Cameras
Turn on LAN Live View in the EZVIZ app
Open the EZVIZ app, tap your device, open the gear icon, then find LAN Live View. Some EZVIZ models hide RTSP behind this switch, so enable it first before trying any EZVIZ RTSP URL.
Open the web interface
In a browser go to http://[camera IP], then sign in with admin and your device password. EZVIZ web settings usually expose the Hikvision-style streaming and integration controls.
Enable ONVIF in Integration Protocol
Go to Configuration → Network → Advanced Settings → Integration Protocol and enable ONVIF. ONVIF discovery will not work in SmartRTSP until this is enabled.
Confirm the EZVIZ camera IP
In the EZVIZ app open Settings → Device Info and note the LAN IP Address. EZVIZ cameras usually get their IP from your router via DHCP, so the address can change unless you reserve it.
Add EZVIZ to SmartRTSP
Option A — Manual URL: use the main or sub-stream URLs above. Option B — ONVIF Scan: let SmartRTSP auto-discover the camera once ONVIF is enabled.
EZVIZ RTSP URL Reference
| Model/Stream | RTSP URL Path |
|---|---|
| Main stream (ch1) | /h264/ch1/main/av_stream |
| Sub-stream (ch1) | /h264/ch1/sub/av_stream |
| Alternative (some models) | /Streaming/Channels/101 |
| H.265 (newer models) | /h265/ch1/main/av_stream |
| Full URL example | rtsp://admin:password@192.168.1.64:554/h264/ch1/main/av_stream |
If the standard EZVIZ RTSP path fails, try the Hikvision-compatible /Streaming/Channels/101 path next.
Default Login Credentials
Default username is admin.
Set during initial setup. It is often shown on the camera sticker or in the setup wizard, and it is not always the same as your EZVIZ cloud app password.
Assigned by your router via DHCP. Find it in EZVIZ app → Device Info.
Port 554 for nearly all EZVIZ RTSP setups.
Compatible EZVIZ Models
| Model | Type | RTSP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3W Pro | Outdoor bullet | ✅ | Color night vision |
| C6N | Indoor pan/tilt | ✅ | 360° rotation |
| C8W Pro | Outdoor bullet | ✅ | H.265, 4MP |
| BC1C | Battery cam | ✅ | Enable in LAN Live View |
| DB1C | Video doorbell | ✅ | Limited RTSP support |
| H3 | Indoor cam | ✅ | 2K, pan/tilt |
| CS-C6W | Outdoor dome | ✅ | H.265 |
Troubleshooting EZVIZ RTSP
Wrong password: EZVIZ camera passwords are device-specific. The cloud app login password may be different from the local admin password used by EZVIZ RTSP.
LAN Live View must be enabled: Some battery and consumer models only expose local streaming after enabling LAN Live View in the EZVIZ app.
Try Hikvision paths: If /h264/ch1/main/av_stream fails, test /Streaming/Channels/101. EZVIZ often reuses Hikvision RTSP paths.
ONVIF discovery not working: Turn on ONVIF in the web UI first. SmartRTSP can only discover cameras that advertise ONVIF on the LAN.
Battery cameras are limited: Some EZVIZ battery models only maintain RTSP when on continuous power or during active live view sessions.
View EZVIZ Cameras on iPhone
SmartRTSP makes EZVIZ on iPhone simple: scan with ONVIF to auto-detect local streams, or paste your EZVIZ RTSP URL manually. It works well for main streams on Wi-Fi and sub-streams when you want lower bandwidth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EZVIZ RTSP URL?
rtsp://admin:password@IP:554/h264/ch1/main/av_stream. If that fails, try the Hikvision-compatible /Streaming/Channels/101 path.