The Reolink RTSP link
| Stream | Path after the address |
|---|---|
| Main stream (best quality) | /h264Preview_01_main |
| Sub-stream (lighter) | /h264Preview_01_sub |
The full link looks like this (replace the user, password and address with yours):
rtsp://viewer:Str0ngPass@203.0.113.10:554/h264Preview_01_mainOn a Reolink NVR, 01 is the channel: camera 2 is /h264Preview_02_main.
Passwords with @ : / # ? must be written as %40 %3A %2F %23 %3F, or use a password with only letters and numbers. Test the link in VLC before adding it.
Camera settings
Models set to H.265 use h265Preview_01_main instead, but browsers can't play H.265 live. Where the camera allows it, choose H.264 in its encoding settings.
- On newer firmware RTSP is off by default: turn it on under Settings → Network → Advanced → Port Settings.
- Battery-powered Reolink cameras generally don't offer RTSP.
- Use the sub-stream for lighter streaming.
Stream your Reolink camera to a website
- Create a StreamLink account and click Add camera (or Add several for a whole NVR).
- Paste the RTSP link and press Test. StreamLink shows the video format it finds.
- No public IP or port forwarding? Choose push and run the ready-made command on a PC or Raspberry Pi next to the camera. See push mode.
- Optionally add a viewer password, working hours or copy protection.
- Copy the live link, or paste the embed code into your website (WordPress, Wix, Google Sites…).
Viewers watch in any browser, on phones and computers, usually less than a second behind real time.
Questions about Reolink cameras
What is the Reolink RTSP URL?
rtsp://USER:PASSWORD@IP:554/h264Preview_01_main (main) or …_01_sub (sub-stream).
RTSP doesn't connect on my Reolink camera.
Turn RTSP on in the camera's port settings first (it's off by default on newer firmware), then test the link in VLC.
Do battery Reolink cameras work?
Usually not: battery models don't provide an RTSP stream.
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