IC Realtime - STREAM-3s-016 - How to add devices using RTSP

RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) is a popular method for streaming audio and video over the LAN or Internet. This guide will show you how to generate RTSP strings to add cameras to the STREAM-3s-016.

Introduction

RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) is a popular method for streaming audio and video over the LAN or Internet. This guide will show you how to generate RTSP strings for IC Realtime products to add camera or recorder streams to the STREAM-3s-016.

Why RTSP?

RTSP provides a reliable streaming solution, especially in cases where HTTPs (HTTP Secure) streams over Onvif are not feasible. Some third-party devices may have Onvif versions that are not supported, making RTSP a better alternative.

We advise using the web browser of the STREAM-3s-016 as it saves you time entering the URL's. If you use the local interface on the Streambox, you will need to type out the long URL with the on-screen keyboard.

Accessing the Streambox Configuration Page from your Browser

1. Open Internet Explorer: Using your laptop, navigate to the Streambox IP address in Internet Explorer or IE Mode in Edge.
2. Login to the Streambox: The default username and password is "admin" "admin".
3. Go to Configuration: Click on "Config" at the top of the page to access the configuration settings.

Adding Remote Devices

1. Navigate to Net Channel: Under the configuration settings, locate "Net Channel".
2. Add Remote Device: Click on "Remote Device" and then select "Device Add".
3. Select Protocol Type: Choose RTSP as the Protocol type for adding a remote device.
   
   
                                                             Remote Device Section
   
   
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Generating RTSP URLs

Below are the URL strings you will need to add cameras using RTSP. Replace the placeholder text IPADDRESS with the actual IP address of the camera or DVR. If pulling different channels from the DVR, modify the channel= part of the URL accordingly. Alternatively, you can use our RTSP Generator Tool to create URL's for multiple devices and IP addresses.

Main Stream URL

This URL is used to access the main stream from the camera or recorder.

Sub Stream URL

Use this URL to access the sub stream from the camera or recorder.

Usage

1. Replace IPADDRESS with the IP address of the IPC or Recorder
2. Modify the channel= parameter to specify the channel number of the Recorder you wish to pull in.
3. IP Cameras will usually  only have one channel (multi-imagers would be an exception), so this should be set for channel=1 in that case.
4. Paste the Main and Sub URL into the corresponding fields on the Device Add Window.
5. Enter the RTSP port number of the device. RTSP uses port 554, but note that port numbers can be changed from the default.
6. Ensure you enter the username and password of an account on board the recorder or camera.
   *Pro Tip - Create an account specifically for the Streambox to access in your camera or recorder*
7. Use the Detect button to test your connection to the device and stream, you should see a Detect OK message appear.
8. Once you see this, you can click OK and you should now see an image on the first channel of the STREAM-3s-016
   
   
   

   Conclusion

   Using RTSP strings, you can easily add cameras to the STREAM-3s-016. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can configure the Streambox to stream video from remote devices using the RTSP protocol.

   Additional Notes

   • Ensure that the Streambox and cameras/DVRs are properly configured for RTSP streaming.
   • Test the RTSP URLs to verify connectivity and stream quality.

   Now you are ready to configure your Streambox and start streaming video from your cameras using RTSP!