Accessing Amcrest Products Using RTSP

 
Some applications or viewing tools can use Real Time Streaming Protocol or RTSP to pull a device's stream. This requires a specifically formatted URL. 

IP Cameras: rtsp://[username]:password@IPaddress:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&;subtype=0

DVR: rtsp://[username]:[password]@[IPaddress]:[port]/h264Preview_[channel]_[stream]

NVR: rtsp://[username]:[password]@[IPaddress]:[port]/h264Preview_[channel]_[stream]

RTSP URL Breakdown

The bracketed items are variables that you need to input according to your setup. Explanations of each variable are given below.

rtsp:// - The RTSP protocol 

[username] - username of the device
[password] - password of the device
[IP address] - IP address of the device. If you are not on the same local network, this should be the external IP address of the device's network.
[port] - RTSP port number
[channel] - channel number of the stream                                                                                           

[stream] - main or sub stream (use "main" (01) for main stream and "sub" for substream (0)

Examples

IP Cameras: rtsp://admin:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0

NVR/DVRs: rtsp://admin:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:554/h264Preview_01_main

Using VLC Media Player to Access an Amcrest or Zencam Device on RTSP? 

Accessing an Amcrest IP Camera using RTSP on VLC Media Player? Click here.

Accessing an Amcrest Smart Home device using RTSP on VLC Media Player? Click here.

Accessing a Zencam device using RTSP on VLC Media Player? Click here.

Using Blue Iris to Access an Amcrest or Zencam Device on RTSP? 

Accessing an Amcrest IP Camera using RTSP on Blue Iris? Click here.

Access an Amcrest Smart Home device using RTSP on Blue Iris? Click here.

Accessing a Zencam device using RTSP on Blue Iris? Click here.

 Default ONVIF port: 37777 or 80

How To Perform A Factory Reset (IP2M-841-V3)

A factory reset of the Indoor ProHD IP Camera to its original system state by erasing all of the information stored on the device in an attempt to restore the device's software to its original manufacturer settings.

Note: Prior to performing a physical, hard factory reset, it is recommended to first perform a reset via the web user interface (Web UI) of the camera on a computer. This is useful as well if you do not have direct, physical access to your camera. For more information on how to perform a factory reset in the web UI of your camera, click here.

The has an external factory reset button lit by a LED located on the backside of the camera.

Device type should be "Security".