How to Stream a V380 Pro Camera Using VLC Media Player – The V380 Pro is an affordable Wi-Fi camera, and its technology and available models continue to evolve. The latest V380 Pro cameras now support ONVIF and RTSP without requiring any manual configuration, which is different from some older V380 Pro models. With built-in ONVIF and RTSP support, the V380 Pro can also connect to other compatible devices. For example, you can now connect a V380 Pro camera to an NVR for recording and monitoring.
In this article, I’ll show you how to enable ONVIF on a V380 Pro camera and access its RTSP stream using a media player.
What Are ONVIF and RTSP on the V380 Pro Camera?
Over the past few days, I’ve received several questions from V380 Pro camera users. Many of them have asked whether the V380 Pro supports ONVIF and what the RTSP URL is for accessing the camera’s video stream.
This is my understanding of ONVIF and RTSP.
ONVIF is a global standard for IP cameras that allows them to connect and communicate with other compatible devices. Meanwhile, RTSP is a streaming protocol that allows video from the camera to be accessed directly through an NVR or media player such as VLC.
How to Enable ONVIF and RTSP on a V380 Pro Camera?
There are two ways to enable ONVIF on a V380 Pro camera. Some V380 Pro cameras support ONVIF natively, while others do not. If your V380 Pro camera supports ONVIF, you can enable the feature directly through the camera settings in the app.
However, if your V380 Pro camera does not support ONVIF natively, you’ll need to enable it manually.
1. Manually Enable RTSP on a V380 Camera
Open Notepad on your laptop or PC.
Copy the following code:
[CONST_PARAM]
rtsp_enable=1
onvif_enable=1
Then, save the file as ceshi.ini. Copy the file to the memory card and insert the card into the V380 Pro camera.
Turn on the camera.
If the camera starts up properly, ONVIF and RTSP have been successfully enabled.
2. Enable ONVIF on a V380 Pro Camera Using the App
If your V380 Pro camera supports ONVIF natively, you can enable ONVIF through the camera settings in the app.
Open the V380 Pro app.
On the Settings page, scroll down and select Advanced Settings.
If your camera supports ONVIF, you’ll see an ONVIF Settings option under Advanced Settings. Tap the On/Off switch to enable ONVIF on your V380 Pro camera.
How to Access the V380 Pro Camera Using VLC Media Player?
Now, let’s go through how to view the live feed from your V380 Pro camera in VLC Media Player using its RTSP URL. All you need is the RTSP URL from the V380 Pro camera, and you don’t need a password. Normally, RTSP camera URLs require a password. For example, EZVIZ cameras require a password to access the RTSP stream through VLC.
Here is the RTSP URL for the V380 Pro camera:
rtsp://IP-Camera:554/live/ch00_1
To find the IP address of your V380 Pro camera, open the camera settings, select Advanced Settings, and then tap IP.
Once you have the camera’s IP address, open VLC Media Player.
Go to Media and select Open Network Stream.
Enter the RTSP URL for your V380 Pro camera. For example, if the camera’s IP address is 192.168.1.105, the RTSP URL you would enter in VLC is rtsp://192.168.0.105:554/live/ch00_1. Click Play to start viewing the live feed. To watch your V380 Pro camera feed on VLC, just make sure your laptop and the camera are on the same Wi-Fi network.
This is the live feed from the V380 Pro camera in VLC.
For Mac users, you can open VLC and select File > Open Network to access the RTSP URL for your V380 Pro camera. This is because the VLC menu on a Mac is slightly different.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What Is ONVIF on the V380 Pro Camera?
ONVIF support on V380 Pro cameras allows them to connect to third-party apps, NVRs, and DVRs.
What Is the V380 Pro Camera’s RTSP URL?
RTSP is a media streaming protocol used by IP cameras.
Can the V380 Pro Camera Be Opened Using VLC?
Yes. You can use the V380 Pro camera’s RTSP URL to view the live feed in VLC.
Do All V380 Pro Cameras Support ONVIF?
No. Some older models of the V380 Pro camera do not support ONVIF and RTSP. Be sure to purchase the latest model to get both of these features.
Can RTSP Be Accessed Using a DVR?
No, the DVR does not have the capability to open RTSP URLs. RTSP URLs can only be opened using an NVR.
Final Thoughts
Enabling ONVIF on your V380 Pro camera allows you to access and view the camera from other devices and third-party applications.
If you want to avoid the hassle, I recommend choosing a V380 Pro camera that already supports ONVIF. Based on several tests I’ve conducted, manually enabling ONVIF and RTSP does not always work. It appears that some camera firmware versions allow ONVIF to be enabled manually, while others do not. You can also view the live feed from your V380 Pro camera using the V380 app, which you can install V380 Pro app on your PC.
I hope this guide is helpful. Good luck!