Use network cameras (IP cameras) as a video source in the Videolinq channel. Here are a few steps on how to point to your camera, and how to configure it, before connecting to Videolinq.

Look at the camera manual and identify the make and model of the camera. Videolinq can pull the live video from network cameras using the RTMP and RTSP protocols.

Every camera has another setup. Find in the camera manual instructions on how to access the camera video settings. Open the proper section and set the video values:

Enter the Videolinq channel and create a new Source.

Give the source a name, select the stream option, and copy to the text field the RTMP or RTSP path to your camera. If your camera does not support output audio, check the box "My video has no audio". Save your settings.

(Optional) Add social media platforms or other streaming service providers as a destination for the live stream.

(Optional) Create a new Schedule to activate the channel, pull the camera signal, and start and stop the stream at a specific time. Using the Scheduler provides flexibility to show video from the camera during a specific time range.

Click on the "Go Live" icon to activate the channel, and make the video available to players and destinations. When using a Schedule, the channel will become active during the start and stop times specified in the Schedule.

Expand the control bar below the preview player. Click on the Player tab. Click on the widget to create an instant player embed code, or copy the HLS stream path to your own player.

Not all network cameras support RTSP/RTMP video streaming. Some cameras can only publish static JPEG images. Confirm the camera make and model you plan to use supports live video output, and the H.264 codec. We are listing below the manufacturers of network cameras we tested, and the generic path they use. Change the default settings with your specific camera IP and credentials.

Name: AV Tech

Example: rtsp://viewer:pass@123.123.123.123:554/live/h264

Name: AXIS

Example: rtsp://viewer:pass@123.123.123.123:554/axis-media/media.amp

Name: D-Link

Example: rtsp://viewer:pass@123.123.123.123:554/play1.sdp

Name: Foscam

Example: rtsp://viewer:pass@123.123.123.123:554/videoMain

Name: Hikvision

Example: rtsp://viewer:pass@123.123.123.123:554/Streaming/Channels/101/

Name: Panasonic

Example: rtsp://viewer:pass@123.123.123.123:554/MediaInput/h264

Name: Uniview

Example: rtsp://viewer:pass@123.123.123.123:554/media/video1

Some IP network cameras will require special settings. Contact our support team for assistance in configuring your network camera source.