Discover IP cameras for video streaming

This guide describes the technical requirements to use an IP camera (RTSP or RTMP) with the Streaming video platform.

Introduction

There are two types of compatible cameras:

1. RTSP cameras: Infomaniak servers connect to the camera to pull the stream via the RTSP protocol
2. RTMP cameras: the camera acts as an encoder and pushes the stream to Infomaniak's distribution servers

1. RTSP Camera (PULL mode)

Some cameras can directly stream a video and audio feed over the Internet without a dedicated encoder. In this case, however, it is necessary to ensure that your device meets the following requirements:

• support for the RTSP protocol
• support for the H264 video codec (MPEG4 is not sufficient)
• The device must be reachable from the Internet on port 554 (other ports are not accepted)
• The camera's access address must work in a video player (VLC, MPlayer, etc.) and this, including from a network external to that of the camera

2. RTMP Camera (PUSH mode)

Any camera capable of sending an H264 video and AAC audio stream to a server via the RTMP protocol should be compatible with the Streaming vidéo platform.