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Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a standard network protocol used to establish and control media sessions between endpoints. It is possible to enable RTSP on Wyze Cam v2 and Wyze Cam Pan, however, due to hardware limitations, the firmware is not available for Wyze Cam v1. To enable RTSP on Wyze Cam, you must first download the correct firmware file. Once the firmware is installed, you can access the RTSP function from the live stream in the Wyze Cam App. This will allow you to stream videos to other platforms such as Wyze Complete Motion Capture, Blue Iris, or Angelcam. There are also additional features such as the ability to move (pan) the camera remotely.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| What is RTSP? | Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a standard network protocol designed to establish and control media sessions between endpoints. |
| RTSP compatibility | RTSP is compatible with Wyze Cam v2, Wyze Cam v3, and Wyze Cam Pan. |
| RTSP firmware availability | The manufacturer states that the RTSP firmware is still in beta and may have minor stability issues. |
| RTSP firmware installation | Download the correct firmware file for your Wyze Cam model. Hold the camera's Setup button while plugging in the USB cable until the light turns solid blue (Wyze Cam v2 and Pan) or purple (Wyze Cam v3). Release the button and wait for the camera to reboot. Access the RTSP function in the Wyze app under Settings -> Advanced Settings -> RTSP. |
| RTSP username and password | Create a username and password with 4 to 10 characters, including letters and numbers. |
| RTSP URL generation | After setting up a username and password, click "Generate URL" to create an RTSP URL for setting up the Wyze Cam on different platforms. |
| RTSP video streaming quality | The video stream quality when using RTSP may not be ideal, and it is recommended to use the regular camera video stream if possible. |
| RTSP and Home Assistant | The Wyze Cam Pan can be added to Home Assistant with RTSP and customized mounts using 3D printing. |
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What You'll Learn
RTSP compatibility
RTSP, or Real Time Streaming Protocol, is a standard network protocol that establishes and controls media sessions between endpoints. It is not a stock feature with the Wyze Cam and is instead a beta feature that requires the installation of different firmware. Due to hardware limitations, RTSP could only be achieved as a separate firmware version for Wyze Cam v2, Wyze Cam v3, and Wyze Cam Pan. The manufacturer has stated that the firmware that allows RTSP on Wyze Cameras is still in beta and may include minor stability issues.
To enable RTSP on Wyze Cam, you must first download the correct RTSP firmware file for your camera model. For Wyze Cam v2 and Pan, the file must be unzipped and renamed to 'demo.bin' before being transferred to a microSD card's root directory. For the Wyze Cam v3, the file name should be 'demo_wcv3.bin'. Next, hold the camera's Setup button while plugging in the USB cable and continue to hold until the light turns solid blue for Wyze Cam v2 and Pan or purple for Wyze Cam v3. After releasing the Setup button, wait 3-4 minutes for the camera to reboot.
Once the camera is back online, access the RTSP function from the live stream in the Wyze app (version 2.3 or later). Go to Settings -> Advanced Settings -> RTSP. The app will automatically check if the installed firmware version is RTSP compatible. If it is not compatible, repeat the installation process. You will then be prompted to set up a username and password for the camera, which should be 4-10 characters without special characters. After setting up the login credentials, click "Generate URL" to create an RTSP URL.
The RTSP URL can be used to set up the Wyze Cam on third-party platforms such as Blue Iris, Angelcam, and the Wyze Cam cloud platform. It is important to note that using the RTSP firmware will prevent the camera from supporting any future functions or features in the Wyze app, and AI and other Cam Plus-related features may be unstable. Therefore, it is recommended to only use RTSP if you plan to use it full-time.
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RTSP firmware installation
RTSP, or Real Time Streaming Protocol, is a standard network protocol that establishes and controls media sessions between endpoints. Due to hardware limitations, RTSP is only achievable as a separate firmware version for Wyze Cam v2, Wyze Cam v3, and Wyze Cam Pan.
To install the RTSP firmware, first, download the correct RTSP file for your Wyze Cam model. For Wyze Cam v2 and Pan, you will need to unzip the file and rename the contents to 'demo.bin'. Then, transfer the files to a microSD card's root directory. For the Wyze Cam v3, transfer the ‘demo_wcv3.bin’ file to a microSD card's root directory.
Next, hold the camera's Setup button while plugging in the USB cable. Continue to hold the Setup button until the light turns solid blue for Wyze Cam v2 and Pan or purple for Wyze Cam v3. Once the light is solid, release the Setup button and wait for 3-4 minutes. The camera will reboot, and the status light will change during this time.
Once your Wyze Cam is back online, open the Wyze Cam App (version 2.3 or later) and go to Settings -> Advanced Settings -> RTSP. The app will automatically check if the installed firmware version is RTSP compatible. If it is not, repeat the installation process.
After confirming compatibility, set up a username and password for your Wyze Cam, with 4-10 characters without special characters (only a-z and 0-9). Click "Generate URL", and an RTSP URL will be created. This URL can be used for streaming through any RTSP-compatible player on the same local network as the Wyze Cam.
Note that the manufacturer has stated that the RTSP firmware is still in beta and may include minor stability issues and bugs. AI and other Cam Plus-related features may be unstable, so it is recommended to only use the RTSP firmware if you plan to use it full-time. Wyze is not committing to ongoing maintenance for RTSP firmware but will deliver security updates as needed.
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RTSP function access
To access the RTSP function on your Wyze Cam, you must first ensure that your camera is compatible with the feature. Due to hardware limitations, RTSP is only available for the Wyze Cam v2, Wyze Cam v3, and Wyze Cam Pan.
Assuming you have a compatible camera, you will need to download the appropriate RTSP firmware file. Note that the manufacturer has stated that the firmware is still in beta and may include minor stability issues.
After downloading the firmware, follow these steps:
- Hold the camera's Setup button while plugging in the USB cable. Continue to hold the Setup button until the light turns solid blue for Wyze Cam v2 and Pan or purple for Wyze Cam v3.
- Once the light is solid, release the Setup button and wait for 3-4 minutes. The camera will reboot, and the status light will change during this process.
- After the camera has rebooted, open the Wyze Cam App (version 2.3 or later) and go to Settings -> Advanced Settings -> RTSP.
- The app will automatically check if the installed firmware version is RTSP compatible.
- Toggle on the RTSP function and set up a username and password. The username and password must be between 4 to 10 characters and include letters and numbers.
- After creating the login credentials, click "Generate URL".
- The generated RTSP URL can now be used to set up the Wyze Cam on third-party platforms such as Blue Iris or Angelcam.
It is important to note that the manufacturer does not recommend using RTSP for remote video transmission due to potential video stream quality issues. Additionally, AI and other Cam Plus-related features may be unstable for cameras using this firmware, so it is recommended to only use it if you plan to use RTSP full-time.
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RTSP URL setup
RTSP, or Real Time Streaming Protocol, is a standard network protocol that establishes and controls media sessions between endpoints. It is available as a separate firmware version for Wyze Cam v2, Wyze Cam v3, and Wyze Cam Pan.
To set up the RTSP URL for Wyze Cam:
- Download the appropriate RTSP firmware file for your Wyze Cam model from the official website.
- For Wyze Cam v2 and Pan, unzip the file and rename the contents to 'demo.bin'. Transfer the file to the root directory of a microSD card. For Wyze Cam v3, transfer the ‘demo_wcv3.bin’ file to the root directory of a microSD card.
- Unplug your Wyze Cam and insert the prepared microSD card.
- Hold the camera's Setup button while plugging in the USB cable. Continue holding the button until the light turns solid blue for Wyze Cam v2 and Pan or purple for Wyze Cam v3.
- Once the light is solid, release the Setup button and wait for 3-4 minutes. The camera will reboot, and the status light will change.
- After the camera reboots, open the Wyze Cam App (version 2.3 or later) and go to Settings -> Advanced Settings -> RTSP.
- The app will automatically check if the installed firmware version is RTSP compatible.
- If compatible, set up a username and password for the camera. The username and password should be unique to this camera and should be 4-10 characters without special characters, containing only letters and numbers.
- Click "Generate URL". The RTSP URL will be created and can now be used to set up the Wyze Cam on different platforms.
Note that the RTSP firmware is currently in beta and may include minor stability issues and bugs. The manufacturer does not commit to ongoing maintenance for RTSP firmware and recommends using it only if you plan to use RTSP full-time.
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RTSP video quality
To improve the video quality of an RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) link, you can use FFMPEG, a popular open-source multimedia framework. FFMPEG is a command-line tool that allows you to manipulate and convert audio and video files, supporting a wide range of formats and providing features like video encoding, decoding, transcoding, and streaming.
To save a high-quality video from an RTSP link using FFMPEG, follow these steps:
- Open a terminal or command prompt.
- Replace "your-rtsp-link" with the actual RTSP link of the video stream you want to save.
- Use the "-c copy" option to tell FFMPEG to copy the video and audio streams without re-encoding, preserving the original quality.
- You can specify the duration, resolution, frame rate, and video filters of the saved video using options like "-t duration", "-s resolution", "-r framerate", and "-vf filter". For example, "-s 1280x720" sets the resolution to 720p, and "-vf scale=640:480" resizes the video.
Additionally, when working with IP cameras, you may be able to change the streamed resolution directly from the URL link by adding parameters. However, this may not always work, as some functions operate at the driver level, and the RTSP link only provides a place to pull frames from.
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Frequently asked questions
RTSP stands for Real Time Streaming Protocol, which is a standard network protocol designed to establish and control media sessions between endpoints.
First, check if your camera model supports RTSP. Due to hardware limitations, RTSP is only available for Wyze Cam v2, Wyze Cam v3, and Wyze Cam Pan. Next, download the correct RTSP firmware file for your camera model. After downloading the file, hold the camera's Setup button while plugging in the USB cable and continue to hold until the light turns solid blue for Wyze Cam v2 and Pan or purple for Wyze Cam v3. Once the light is solid, release the button and wait for 3-4 minutes for the camera to reboot. Finally, open the Wyze Cam app (version 2.3 or later) and go to Settings -> Advanced Settings -> RTSP to access the RTSP function.
You can use RTSP to stream videos to platforms such as Wyze Complete Motion Capture, Blue Iris, or Angelcam. You can also use the VLC software to test the RTSP video stream from your Wyze Cam by connecting your computer to the same local network as your camera.
Yes, you can use RTSP to remotely control the panning of your Wyze Cam. To do this, connect your camera to the Wyze cloud via iOS, which will allow you to move the camera and watch playback remotely from the SD card within the app.
