Overview

The AegisGates bridge script connects to your camera using its RTSP URL. This article lists RTSP URL formats for popular camera brands to help you get connected quickly.

How to Find Your Camera's IP Address

  • Log in to your router's admin panel (usually at 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1)
  • Look for connected devices — find your camera and note its IP address
  • Alternatively, use your camera's app or admin software to find its IP

RTSP URL Formats by Brand

Hikvision

rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/Streaming/Channels/101
  • Default username: admin
  • Default password: set during first-time setup
  • For second stream (lower resolution): replace 101 with 102

Dahua

rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
  • Default username: admin
  • Default password: set during first-time setup
  • For sub-stream: change subtype=0 to subtype=1

Reolink

rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/h264Preview_01_main
  • Default username: admin
  • Default password: blank (set one in the Reolink app before connecting)
  • For sub-stream: replace main with sub

TP-Link Tapo

rtsp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/stream1
  • Username and password: set in the Tapo app
  • For sub-stream: replace stream1 with stream2

Amcrest

rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
  • Same format as Dahua (Amcrest cameras are Dahua-based)

Uniview (UNV)

rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/unicast/c1/s0/live

Generic / Unknown Brand

If your camera is not listed, try these common formats:

rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/stream
rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/live
rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@CAMERA-IP:554/ch0/stream0

Check your camera's manual or search online for [your camera model] RTSP URL.

Testing Your RTSP URL

Before running the bridge script, test your URL in VLC Media Player:

  • Open VLC → Media → Open Network Stream

  • Paste your RTSP URL and click Play

  • If video appears, the URL is correct


Need Help?

Email us at [email protected] with your camera make and model and we will help you find the correct RTSP URL.