Skip to main content
All CollectionsPlatform Features
How to point to my IP camera?
How to point to my IP camera?

Use this quick reference guide and learn how to point network cameras to Videolinq.

Updated over a year ago

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.

Camera Make/Model

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.

Camera Configuration

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:

  • 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.

  • H.264 video codec.

  • 4 MBps video bitrate.

  • 30 frames per second.

  • Insert a keyframe every 60 frames or 2 seconds.

  • Few cameras support audio output. Set the camera to use the AAC codec, 128 KBps, at 48000 kHz. Look at the next step on how to address cameras that do not support audio.

Channel Configuration

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.

Path by Camera

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

rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<cameraip>:<port>/live/video/profile1

Name: AXIS

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

rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<cameraip>:<port>/axis-media/media.amp

Name: D-Link

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

rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<cameraip>:<port>/play1.sdp

Name: Foscam

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

rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<cameraip>:<port>/videoMain

Name: Hikvision

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

rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<cameraip>:<port>/Streaming/Channels/101/

Name: Panasonic

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

rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<cameraip>:<port>/MediaInput/h264

Name: Uniview

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

rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<cameraip>:<port>/media/video1

Need Assistance?

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

Did this answer your question?