If you want to connect your EZVIZ camera to a Network Video Recorder (NVR), DVR, NAS, Home Assistant, VLC Media Player, or other third-party surveillance software, you need to enable RTSP and ONVIF on your EZVIZ camera. Most CCTV camera software for PC requires ONVIF. For example, if you want to connect your EZVIZ camera to AnyCam software, you need to enable ONVIF on the camera.
I wrote this guide based on my experience activating ONVIF on an EZVIZ camera.
What Are ONVIF?
ONVIF is an industry-standard protocol that allows security cameras from different manufacturers to work together. By enabling ONVIF, your EZVIZ cameras can communicate with compatible NVRs, video management software, and smart home systems of different brands.
How to Enable ONVIF on an EZVIZ Camera?
Requirements
- EZVIZ Camera
- Smartphone with the EZVIZ App installed
Step-by-Step Instructions
Open the EZVIZ app and click the account icon in the top left corner.
Select Settings.
Select LAN Live View.
Click the Start Scan button.
Then, on the next page, you’ll see a list of EZVIZ cameras connected to the same WiFi network. Select the CCTV camera whose RTSP feature you want to enable.
You’ll then be directed to a page displaying a live view of the CCTV camera. Tap the screen once and click the hexagonal (gear) icon to open settings.
On the Settings page select Local Service Settings.
The RTSP page will then appear, with the default setting still Off (gray). Tap once to enable RTSP until the button turns green.
Click Save to save the settings.
A notification window will appear. Click OK if you are sure you want to enable RTSP on the EZVIZ camera.
How to Disable RTSP/ONVIF on an EZVIZ Camera?
How to disable ONVIF/RTSP You can follow the guide above again.
Disabling ONVIF/RTSP will cause the camera to disconnect from other connected devices. However, re-enabling it will automatically reactivate the connected devices.
Conclusion
Setting up RTSP and ONVIF on an EZVIZ camera allows you to integrate your camera with a wide range of third-party surveillance systems, NVRs, NAS devices, and smart home platforms. Although not every EZVIZ camera supports these protocols, compatible models can be configured in just a few minutes through the EZVIZ App.
If you encounter any issues during setup, verify that your camera model supports RTSP and ONVIF, update the firmware, and double-check your network and authentication settings. Once configured correctly, you can enjoy flexible video streaming and seamless integration with your preferred security system.
You can use this method for all EZVIZ camera models.
- C6N
- TY1
- C1C-B
- H1c
- C6N G1
- C60p Dual Mix
- H7c Dual
- H6c Pro
- H3c
- H4
- H90 Dual
- H9c Dual
- C8C
- C8W Pro
- C8PF
- HB8
- H8c
- H80x Dual
- H80f Multi
- H8x
- LC3
- LC1C