How to stream a Uniview (UNV) camera on a website
Uniview, also known as UNV, produces IP cameras and network recorders. Many models support standard RTSP streams that can be converted into ready browser playback through rtsp.me.
Validate RTSP URLPrepare the data
Find the camera IP and RTSP port, usually 554. Create a dedicated user with view-only permissions and a strong unique password. Do not provide administrator credentials.
Uniview RTSP URLs
Main stream
Sub stream
video1 usually maps to the main stream, and video2 to the sub stream. On multi-channel devices and some firmware versions, mapping can differ; verify URI values via ONVIF for your exact model.
Example and network access
Reserve the camera local IP and forward an external TCP port to its RTSP port.
Follow "How to configure port mapping". Under CGNAT, use another connection method.
Connection through software agent
If the site has no public IP address or opening an RTSP port on the router is not possible, install the rtsp.me software agent on a computer or mini PC in the same local network as the camera.
The agent receives the local Uniview RTSP stream and sends it to rtsp.me over an outbound connection. In this case, port mapping and an internet-exposed RTSP port are not required.
Windows, Linux, and ARM are supported. Setup and configuration are described in "IP camera streaming agent without static IP".
Publish the stream
- Insert your own login, password, public address, and port.
- Validate the RTSP URL on rtsp.me.
- Add the camera and get player code.
- Embed the code on your website.