Camera IP lookup
IP Camera Default IP Address List
Before an RTSP URL works, you need the camera's current local IP address. This guide lists common factory IP addresses and the safer discovery method for each major camera brand.
Quick answer
Use the default IP only for initial setup or after factory reset. Most cameras later receive an address from your router by DHCP, so the router client list or SmartRTSP ONVIF scan is usually more accurate than any factory default table.
Common default IP addresses
| Brand | Common default / fallback IP | Best way to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Hikvision | 192.168.1.64 | SADP Tool, router client list, or ONVIF scan after activation. |
| Dahua | 192.168.1.108 | Dahua ConfigTool or router client list. |
| Uniview | 192.168.1.13 on many models | EZTools, router client list, or ONVIF scan. |
| Axis | 192.168.0.90 when no DHCP server is present on older AXIS OS | AXIS IP Utility or AXIS Device Manager. |
| Bosch | 192.168.0.1 on many older devices; DHCP on many newer networks | Bosch IP Helper or Configuration Manager. |
| Hanwha / Samsung | Often DHCP | Wisenet Device Manager or ONVIF scan. |
| Vivotek | Often DHCP, older models may use a fixed setup address | Vivotek Shepherd utility. |
| Reolink | Usually DHCP | Reolink app, router client list, or ONVIF scan on supported models. |
| TP-Link Tapo | Usually DHCP | Tapo app device info or router client list. |
Do not rely on default passwords from old lists. Modern cameras usually require activation and a new password before RTSP or ONVIF access works.
How to use the IP address in an RTSP URL
Once you know the camera IP, replace the IP placeholder in the brand's RTSP format. For example, a Dahua-style camera at 192.168.1.108 uses this pattern:
rtsp://user:pass@192.168.1.108:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
If the default IP does not respond
- Check the router's DHCP client list for the camera MAC address or vendor name.
- Connect the camera and your computer to the same switch or Wi-Fi network.
- Temporarily set your computer to the same subnet as the factory IP, such as
192.168.1.x. - Use the vendor discovery tool before resetting the camera.
- After you find the camera, reserve its IP address in the router so the RTSP URL stays stable.