Frequently Asked Question

DeskCamera can take an HTTP video stream, such as MJPEG or H.264, and expose it to an NVR/VMS as a DeskCamera ONVIF camera.

Before you start

• Make sure the DeskCamera PC can open the original HTTP stream URL.
• If the source requires credentials, prepare the username and password.

Add the HTTP source

1. Click Stop.

2. Open Video & Audio Settings.

3. Click + Add Media Source below the source list.

4. In Create Media Source, click Other source. In the list under it, choose HTTP.

   

5. Type a name for the source.

6. Paste the stream address into Source URL. Use an http:// address. DeskCamera does not support https:// addresses for HTTP sources.

7. If the source needs a login, type the user name and the password in the User/Pass boxes.

8. Click Probe. DeskCamera fills in the video values.

   

If Probe cannot read the stream but you know the stream settings, enter the video format, resolution, and FPS manually, then test again.

Test and add the source

1. Click Validate Connection. A video window opens. If you do not see it, click its button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Check the picture, then click OK in the DeskCamera message.
3. Click OK to add the source.
4. Click Start.

MJPEG stream option

If the source connects but shows no video, turn off Multipartdemux. Then click Validate Connection again.

Adding the stream to an NVR/VMS

After you click Start, add DeskCamera to your NVR/VMS. Let the NVR/VMS search for cameras, or type the address from the Camera Address column of Started Cameras.

If you need the direct DeskCamera RTSP URL, see Copy the Direct RTSP URL of a Stream.

For firewall and port requirements, see Ports Used by DeskCamera and Firewall Rules.

If it does not work

If Probe or Validate Connection fails, see External RTSP or HTTP Source Cannot Be Added.