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.