NVR RTSP Information

LILIN Network Video Recorders (NVRs) support outbound RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), allowing live video streams to be accessed by compatible third‑party software, VMS platforms, and devices that support RTSP playback.

RTSP is commonly used for video streaming, integration with external systems, and troubleshooting purposes.

RTSP URL Format

Default Port: 554 (unless changed in the NVR network settings)
 

A typical LILIN NVR RTSP URL is:

rtsp://<user>:<password>@<IPaddress>:<port>/rtspsteam?channel=<ch>&stream=<pri/sec>

Example of retrieving channel #2’s primary (SD) stream:
rtsp://admin:1111@192.168.3.243:554/rtspsteam?channel=1&stream=0

Example of retrieving channel #2’s secondary (HD) stream:
rtsp://admin:1111@192.168.3.243:554/rtspsteam?channel=1&stream=1

Parameter	Values	Description
user	String	User name of the NVR
password	String	Password of the NVR
IP address	String	IP address of the NVR
port	Number	Port number of the NVR
ch	Number	Channel # 0~15 of the NVR
stream	Number	0: primary stream (SD), 1: secondary stream (HD)

Testing RTSP with VLC

To test an RTSP URL using VLC Media Player, open VLC and go to Media > Open Network Stream. 

 

In the network URL field, paste your RTSP link (for example, rtsp://username:password@IP:554/stream) and click Play. 

 

If the stream is valid and accessible, the video should begin loading within a few seconds. If it fails, verify the URL format, credentials, network connectivity, and that the RTSP port is not blocked.