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How to Find a Camera IP Address and RTSP URL
The universal workflow is simple: find the camera's local IP address first, then open the camera web UI, app, NVR channel page, or ONVIF tool to confirm the RTSP port and stream path.
Last updated: July 6, 2026
1. Router DHCP
Open the router client list and match the camera name or MAC address.
2. Vendor tool
Use SADP, ConfigTool, EZTools, AXIS IP Utility, Wisenet Device Manager or similar tools.
3. App or NVR
Check Device Info, Network Info, or NVR Channel Management.
4. ONVIF scan
SmartRTSP can discover ONVIF cameras and avoid manual URL guessing.
Brand-by-brand lookup paths
Use this table when you know the brand but do not know where to find the IP address, RTSP port, or RTSP path.
| Brand | How to find IP | Where to check RTSP | Common path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikvision / 海康威视 | SADP Tool, router, NVR channel list | Web UI: Configuration → Network → Advanced → RTSP | /Streaming/Channels/101 |
| Dahua / 大华 | ConfigTool, router, NVR channel list | Web UI: Setup → Network → Connection | /cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
| Uniview / 宇视 | EZTools, router, ONVIF scan | Web UI: Network or Video/Audio settings | /media/video1 |
| TP-Link Tapo | Tapo app device info, router list | Tapo app: Camera Settings → Advanced → Camera Account / RTSP | /stream1 |
| Reolink | Reolink app/client, router, ONVIF scan | App/Web: Network → Advanced → Server Settings / RTSP | /h264Preview_01_main |
| Amcrest | Amcrest IP Config, router | Web UI: Setup → Network → Connection | /cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
| Axis / 安讯士 | AXIS IP Utility, AXIS Device Manager | Web UI: Settings → System → Plain config → RTSP | /axis-media/media.amp |
| Bosch / 博世 | Bosch IP Helper, Configuration Manager | Web UI: Configuration → Network → Network Access | /video?inst=1 |
| Hanwha / Samsung | Wisenet Device Manager, router | Web UI: Setup → Network → RTSP | /profile1/media.smp |
| Vivotek | Shepherd utility, router | Web UI: Settings → Media → Video Stream; Network for port | /live.sdp |
| Foscam | Foscam tool, router DHCP list | Web UI: Settings → Network → Port, then Stream / RTSP | /videoMain |
| UniFi Protect | UniFi Protect web console | Protect: Camera settings → Advanced → enable RTSP | rtsp://IP:7447/<camera_id>_0 |
| EZVIZ / 萤石 | EZVIZ app device info, router | App: Device Settings → Network / RTSP or Integration Protocol | /h264/ch01/main/av_stream |
| Imou / 乐橙 | Imou app, router | App device settings → RTSP / third-party streaming | /cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
| D-Link | Router list, D-ViewCam | Web UI: Setup → Network → RTSP | /play1.sdp |
| Lorex | Lorex app, router, NVR channel list | NVR/Web UI: System → Network → ports | /Streaming/Channels/101 |
| Swann | Swann app, router, NVR | Web/NVR network settings; firmware family may vary | /Streaming/Channels/101 or Dahua path |
| Xiaomi / Mijia / Aqara | Mi Home / Aqara app, router | App lab feature, NAS setting, or RTSP toggle on supported models | /ch0_0.h264 |
| V380 / OEM | V380 app device info, router | App: Device Settings → RTSP settings | /ch0_0.264 |
| XiongMai / XM | CMS client, router, ONVIF scan | Web UI: Network or Video settings | /onvif1 |
If the brand page does not expose the URL, use ONVIF discovery. It often returns the exact RTSP profile without manual path guessing.