Rtsp Sample — Url
A final critical note. While the sample URLs listed above are public test streams, never use them as templates for exposing your private cameras to the internet.
If you are testing software for a specific brand, use these generic local URLs (replace 192.168.1.xxx with your actual camera IP).
| Brand | Sample RTSP URL Pattern |
| :--- | :--- |
| Hikvision | rtsp://192.168.1.xxx:554/Streaming/Channels/101 (Main stream)
rtsp://192.168.1.xxx:554/Streaming/Channels/102 (Sub stream) |
| Dahua | rtsp://192.168.1.xxx:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
| Axis | rtsp://192.168.1.xxx:554/axis-media/media.amp?videocodec=h264 |
| TP-Link Tapo | rtsp://192.168.1.xxx:554/stream1 |
| Reolink | rtsp://192.168.1.xxx:554/h264Preview_01_main |
| Ubiquiti Unifi | rtsp://192.168.1.xxx:7447/0 (Unifi Protect) |
Pro Tip: For Hikvision,
101usually means: Channel 1 (the1), Main stream (the01).102= Channel 1, Sub-stream. rtsp sample url
Public sample URLs are great for brief tests, but they are unreliable for long-term development. The best solution is to host your own RTSP test stream locally.
In the world of IP cameras, video surveillance, and real-time streaming, RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) remains the undisputed king of low-latency video transmission. Whether you are a security system integrator, a software developer building a computer vision application, or a hobbyist setting up a home lab with Home Assistant or Frigate, you will eventually need one thing: a reliable RTSP sample URL.
Finding a working test stream is often the first major hurdle. You have a new video player (like VLC), a new AI analytics tool, or a cloud recording service, but you don’t want to point it at your live security cameras yet. You need a safe, predictable, and publicly accessible source. A final critical note
This article provides the definitive collection of RTSP sample URLs, explains the anatomy of an RTSP address, and teaches you how to troubleshoot common connection issues.
Public samples rarely require auth, but your cameras do. Ensure the URL includes username:password@ before the IP. Note that special characters (@, :, #) in passwords must be URL-encoded (e.g., @ becomes %40).
For testing motion detection algorithms: Pro Tip: For Hikvision, 101 usually means: Channel
rtsp://184.72.239.149/vod/mp4:SampleVideo_360x240_1mb.mp4
Public test streams often go offline. The most reliable method is to use a local test file or a built-in camera simulator (see end of guide).
OBS is not just for streaming to Twitch; it can output RTSP via plugins (like the OBS-RTSPServer plugin) or by streaming to a local MediaMTX instance using a "Custom Streaming Server" with the URL rtsp://localhost:8554/live.