Discover IP Cameras for Video Streaming

This guide describes the technical characteristics required to be able to use an IP camera (RTSP or RTMP) with the IP platform. Streaming video Infomaniak.

Preamble

There are two types of compatible cameras:

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

1. RTSP camera (PULL mode)

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

• RTSP protocol support
• H264 video codec support (MPEG4 is missing)
• the device must be reachable from the Internet on port 554 (other ports are refused)
• the camera access address must work in a video player (VLC, MPlayer, etc.) including from a network external to that of the camera

2. RTP camera (PUSH mode)

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