Camera Setup Guide

Find Your Camera's RTSP URL

RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) is how IP cameras transmit video over a network. You'll need your camera's RTSP URL to stream to YouTube through CamTuber.

WiFi / Ethernet
30+ Brands
RTSP / ONVIF

General Tips for Finding RTSP URLs

Before diving into brand-specific instructions, here are some universal methods that work with most cameras.

Check the Camera Manual

The RTSP URL format is usually documented in your camera's user manual or quick start guide. Look for sections about "network streaming" or "RTSP settings".

Camera Web Interface

Log into your camera's web interface (usually by typing the camera's IP address in a browser). Navigate to Network Settings or Streaming Settings to find the RTSP URL.

Manufacturer's Mobile App

Many cameras have companion apps that display network information including the RTSP URL. Check the camera settings within the app.

Use ONVIF Device Manager

If your camera supports ONVIF protocol, download ONVIF Device Manager (free Windows software) to automatically discover your camera's RTSP endpoint.

Search by Model Number

Google your exact camera model followed by "RTSP URL" to find the specific format for your device.

Common Ports

RTSP typically uses port 554 (standard), 8554 (alternative), or manufacturer-specific ports. If one doesn't work, try the others.

Understanding RTSP URL Format

Most RTSP URLs follow this basic structure:

rtsp://[username]:[password]@[ip_address]:[port]/[stream_path]
[username]

Your camera's login username (often "admin")

[password]

Your camera's login password

[ip_address]

The local IP address of your camera (e.g., 192.168.1.100)

[port]

The RTSP port (usually 554)

[stream_path]

The path to the video stream (varies by manufacturer)

Select Your Camera Brand

Choose your camera manufacturer below to see the specific RTSP URL format and step-by-step instructions.

Professional / Enterprise
14
Home / Consumer
17
Limited RTSP Support
6

Xiaomi / Yi

Chinese smart home camera ecosystem

Limited RTSP Support

Most Xiaomi and Yi cameras require installing third-party custom firmware to enable RTSP. This may void your warranty.

Default Port
554
Default Credentials
admin / admin

RTSP URL Formats

Main Stream (Yi-hack)
rtsp://IP:554/ch0_0.h264

Requires custom firmware

Minor Stream (Yi-hack)
rtsp://IP:554/ch0_1.h264

Lower quality with hack firmware

Xiaomi Default
rtsp://admin:admin@IP:554/ch0.h264

May work on some Xiaomi cameras

Most Xiaomi/Yi cameras require custom firmware for RTSP

Setup Steps

  1. 1Check if your camera model supports RTSP natively (most don't)
  2. 2For Yi cameras: install yi-hack firmware (yi-hack-v4 or yi-hack-v5)
  3. 3Follow the hack installation guide carefully
  4. 4Once installed, RTSP will be available
  5. 5Use the appropriate URL format

Troubleshooting

  • •Most Xiaomi/Yi cameras do NOT support RTSP out of the box
  • •Custom firmware (yi-hack) is required for most models
  • •Installing custom firmware may void warranty
  • •Some newer models may not have hack support yet

Helpful Tools

These free tools can help you discover and test RTSP URLs

ONVIF Device Manager

Windows

Scans your network for ONVIF cameras and displays their RTSP URLs automatically. Best first option for discovering unknown URLs.

Download

VLC Media Player

Windows, macOS, Linux

Test your RTSP URL by opening Media → Open Network Stream. If VLC plays it, CamTuber can stream it.

Download

iSpy Camera Database

Web

Search by camera brand and model to find the exact RTSP URL format for your device.

Download

Found Your RTSP URL?

Great! Now you're ready to start streaming your camera to YouTube Live with CamTuber.

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