How to Find Your IP Camera's RTSP URL

Complete brand-specific guide for finding RTSP URLs on Hikvision, Reolink, Wyze, Dahua, Amcrest, and all other IP cameras to use with SmartRTSP.

Published April 28, 2026

General Steps (All Cameras)

  1. 1

    Find your camera's IP address

    Check your router admin panel or use an IP scanner app. It usually looks like 192.168.1.100 or 192.168.0.50

  2. 2

    Access your camera's web interface

    Open a web browser and type http://[camera-ip]:8000 or http://[camera-ip] (default credentials: admin/admin or admin/12345)

  3. 3

    Look for RTSP settings

    Find menus like "Network," "Stream Settings," "RTSP Configuration," or "Advanced Settings"

  4. 4

    Copy the RTSP URL

    Copy the URL (usually starts with rtsp://) and paste into SmartRTSP

Brand-Specific RTSP URLs

🟢 Hikvision

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream1

Or:

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream2

Note: stream1 = main stream (higher quality), stream2 = sub-stream (lower bandwidth). Use stream1 for best results.

🔵 Reolink

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]/h264Preview_01_main

Or (newer models):

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

Note: Check Reolink Support for your specific model.

🟠 Wyze (RTSP Firmware Required)

Wyze cameras require you to flash RTSP firmware first.

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/live

Note: Only Wyze Cam v3 and Pan support RTSP. Older models do not.

⚪ Dahua

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

Or (IPC models):

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/live1

🔴 Amcrest

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=0&subtype=0

Or:

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

🟣 Eufy (Select Indoor Models)

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

Note: Most Eufy cameras do NOT support RTSP. Only select indoor models (e.g., 2K Indoor) have RTSP support.

🟡 Foscam

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:88/videofeed

Or:

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

💡 TP-Link Tapo (Select Models)

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

Note: Not all Tapo models support RTSP. Check with TP-Link support for your model's RTSP support status.

⬛ Axis

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/axis-media/media.amp

Or (newer models):

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

Enterprise-grade cameras with excellent RTSP support.

🔷 Bosch

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/rtsp_unicast

Or:

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

🟩 Annke

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream0

Or:

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[camera-ip]:554/stream1

Troubleshooting RTSP URLs

URL format is rtsp://... but SmartRTSP says "Connection Failed"

  • Check your username and password are correct
  • Verify your camera's IP address hasn't changed (set a static IP in router)
  • Make sure your iPhone/Mac is on the same Wi-Fi network as the camera
  • Try the alternative RTSP URL format for your brand (some cameras have multiple)

I can't find the RTSP setting in my camera's web interface

  • Look for "Network Settings" or "Advanced Settings"
  • Try ONVIF auto-discovery in SmartRTSP instead
  • Check the camera manual or brand support site for RTSP instructions
  • Some cameras have RTSP disabled by default — enable it in settings

My camera doesn't support RTSP at all

  • Try ONVIF auto-discovery in SmartRTSP (works even without RTSP)
  • Check if your camera brand has firmware updates that add RTSP support
  • If your camera only supports HTTP streaming, you may need a different viewer

Pro Tips

  • ✅ Prefer ONVIF auto-discovery in SmartRTSP when possible — it's more reliable than manual RTSP URLs
  • ✅ Set a static IP for your camera in your router so the IP doesn't change
  • ✅ Use the main stream (stream0 or stream1) for best video quality; use sub-streams if your network is slow
  • ✅ Change your default password after setup for security
  • ✅ Test locally first before trying remote access

Ready to add your camera to SmartRTSP?

Copy the RTSP URL for your camera brand above and paste it into SmartRTSP on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

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