Watch the Stream in an External Player (RTSP)
The Web UI's Streaming Settings page configures how reCamera Pro outputs its video streams, so you can watch the feed in a third-party player (VLC, ffplay, etc.) or integrate the camera with NVRs, video management systems, or your own applications.
1. Enable streaming on the device
- Log in to the Web UI and open the live view page.
- Go to Streaming Settings on the right.
- Configure the following items:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Stream Setting Switch | Enable or disable streaming for the current stream |
| Main Stream / Sub-Stream | Select which stream to configure |
| Streaming Protocol | Streaming protocol, e.g. RTSP |
| Authentication Type | Authentication required to access the stream, e.g. no authentication |
- Click Apply Settings to save.
The main stream and the sub-stream are configured separately, so you can, for example, send the high-definition main stream to a recorder and the low-bitrate sub-stream to remote viewers.
2. Get the stream address
The stream address is based on the device IP — rtsp://<reCamera_IP>:<port>/<stream path>. Check the Streaming Settings page after applying your configuration for the exact address of each stream.
3. Play in an external player
VLC: Media → Open Network Stream → paste the RTSP address → Play.
ffplay (from FFmpeg):
ffplay rtsp://<reCamera_IP>:<port>/<stream path>
If you enabled an authentication type other than "no authentication", supply the credentials the player asks for.
NVR / VMS: add the camera as an RTSP device using the same address; select the sub-stream if the NVR manages many channels.
Troubleshooting
- No picture in the player — confirm the Stream Setting Switch is on for the stream you are playing, and that the player is on the same network as the device.
- Choppy playback over Wi-Fi — switch to the sub-stream or lower the main stream bitrate in Basic Settings.
- Stream works in the browser preview but not externally — check the Authentication Type and any network access controls (see Network, Time and Access Control).
Related pages
- Image Quality and Low Light (encoding parameters per stream)
- Configure Event Recording
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