


Note: RTSP is a network protocol that requires a network connection. This means that anyone looking to stream to a 4K TV or monitor should purchase a 4K security camera or 4K NVR system. The RTSP stream from a surveillance system or IP security camera directly relates to the encoding settings that are set on the device itself. As we mentioned in the introduction RTSP is an included feature on all of our IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs when connected to a network. Since we’re only concerned about security cameras we’ll focus on how RTSP relates to the security cameras we sell. RTSP has many uses outside of CCTV so there is a lot of information out on the web and it can get really technical. The protocol packs complex transcoding and programming together behind the scenes to transfer video over a network or to the internet with an easy to use link. In CCTV and security camera systems the media is a video stream that can be with or without audio. The protocol was designed to create an easy way to access or manipulate a media stream. Real Time Streaming Protocol or RTSP is a network protocol designed for use in entertainment and communications systems to control streaming media. Continue reading to learn more about RTSP streaming and what it can be used for. RTSP is a video streaming protocol that provides a video stream for use in third party software or recorders, or for use in live streaming applications. RTSP provides the flexibility to integrate video from products manufactured by one company in to third party products. RTSP or Real Time Streaming Protocol is included on all IP cameras, NVRs, and DVRs that CCTV Camera World sells.
