In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to view the RTSP stream from your Ezviz Dual Lens Wi-Fi camera using VLC Player. This guide will walk you through the steps needed to ensure your camera is properly connected and provide the necessary RTSP URL format to access the live feed.
Prerequisites
Before getting started, make sure your Ezviz camera is connected to your network and functioning correctly through the Ezviz app. Additionally, confirm that the PC or laptop where VLC Player is installed is on the same network as the camera. If you need assistance with viewing or setting a fixed IP address for your Ezviz camera, we’ve covered that in a separate video. Please refer to the link provided in the video description for detailed instructions.
Step 1: Open VLC Player
Begin by launching VLC Player on your PC or laptop. Next, navigate to the ‘Media’ menu and select ‘Open Network Stream.’ Alternatively, you can simply press Ctrl + N to quickly access the network stream options. When the window appears, switch to the ‘Network’ tab where you’ll enter the RTSP URL.
Step 2: Enter the RTSP URL
The RTSP URL typically follows this format:
rtsp://admin:verification_code@IP_Address:554/Streaming/Channels/101/In this URL, replace admin with your username, verification_code with your camera’s verification code, and IP_Address with your camera’s IP address.
The ‘101’ at the end of the URL indicates the mainstream of the camera, which provides high-resolution video quality with an audio stream.
Step 3: Access the Live Stream
After entering the URL, click the ‘Play’ button at the bottom of the window to access the live stream from the first lens of the camera.
Understanding Mainstream and Substream
Each Ezviz camera offers a dual stream option: mainstream and substream.
- Mainstream: The primary video stream, offering high-resolution video and including an audio stream, suitable for detailed monitoring.
- Substream: Provides lower video quality without audio, ideal for scenarios where bandwidth is limited or for mobile viewing.
By replacing ‘101’ with ‘102’ in the RTSP URL, you can access the substream of the camera, which provides lower video quality without audio.
For dual lens cameras, the first lens is designated as channels 101 (mainstream) and 102 (substream). To access the second lens, use channels 201 for the mainstream and 202 for the substream instead of 101 and 102.
- Second Lens Mainstream: Channel ‘201’ provides high-resolution video with audio.
- Second Lens Substream: Channel ‘202’ provides lower resolution video without audio.
| Lens | Stream Type | RTSP URL | |||||
| First Lens | Mainstream | rtsp://admin:your_verification_code@192.168.1.123:554/Streaming/Channels/101/ | |||||
| First Lens | Substream | rtsp://admin:your_verification_code@192.168.1.123:554/Streaming/Channels/102/ | |||||
| Second Lens | Mainstream | rtsp://admin:your_verification_code@192.168.1.123:554/Streaming/Channels/201/ | |||||
| Second Lens | Substream | rtsp://admin:your_verification_code@192.168.1.123:554/Streaming/Channels/202/ | |||||
| Make sure to replace your_verification_code and the IP address with your specific camera details. | |||||||
Conclusion
We hope this tutorial helps you successfully access and view your Ezviz Dual Lens Wi-Fi camera’s RTSP stream on VLC Player. By following these steps, you’ll be able to monitor your camera effectively, whether using the mainstream for high-resolution viewing with audio or the substream for more efficient streaming. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment below.
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