IP Camera Connection Guide by Brand¶

Video Capture SDK .Net Media Blocks SDK .Net

Connecting to IP cameras in C# .NET is straightforward when you know the right RTSP URL pattern for your camera brand. Each manufacturer uses slightly different URL formats, ports, and authentication methods.

This directory provides brand-specific RTSP URL patterns, connection code samples using VisioForge SDK, and troubleshooting tips for the most popular IP camera manufacturers.

How RTSP Camera Connections Work¶

Most modern IP cameras expose video streams via the RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) on port 554. The general connection flow is:

1. Determine your camera's IP address (via ONVIF discovery, DHCP lease table, or manufacturer utility)
2. Construct the RTSP URL using the brand-specific pattern
3. Authenticate with camera credentials
4. Connect and render the video stream

Quick Start Code¶

Connect to any RTSP camera using one of three VisioForge SDK approaches:

// Initialize SDK (call once at app startup)
await VisioForgeX.InitSDKAsync();

var videoCapture = new VideoCaptureCoreX(VideoView1);

// Create RTSP source
var rtsp = await RTSPSourceSettings.CreateAsync(
    new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.100:554/stream1"),
    "admin",
    "password",
    true); // capture audio

videoCapture.Video_Source = rtsp;

await videoCapture.StartAsync();

var videoCapture = new VideoCaptureCore(VideoView1 as IVideoView);

videoCapture.IP_Camera_Source = new IPCameraSourceSettings()
{
    URL = new Uri("rtsp://admin:password@192.168.1.100:554/stream1"),
    Type = IPSourceEngine.Auto_LAV
};

videoCapture.Audio_PlayAudio = true;
videoCapture.Audio_RecordAudio = false;
videoCapture.Mode = VideoCaptureMode.IPPreview;

await videoCapture.StartAsync();

var pipeline = new MediaBlocksPipeline();

var rtspSettings = await RTSPSourceSettings.CreateAsync(
    new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.100:554/stream1"),
    "admin",
    "password",
    audioEnabled: true);

rtspSettings.AllowedProtocols = RTSPSourceProtocol.TCP;

var rtspSource = new RTSPSourceBlock(rtspSettings);
var videoRenderer = new VideoRendererBlock(pipeline, VideoView1);
var audioRenderer = new AudioRendererBlock();

pipeline.Connect(rtspSource.VideoOutput, videoRenderer.Input);
pipeline.Connect(rtspSource.AudioOutput, audioRenderer.Input);

await pipeline.StartAsync();

Replace the RTSP URL with your brand-specific pattern from the pages below.

Which SDK Should I Choose?¶

VideoCaptureCoreX is recommended for most new projects. Use Media Blocks when you need to build custom processing pipelines with multiple sources, filters, or outputs.

Camera Brands¶

Featured Brands (Full Guides)¶

Common RTSP URL Patterns by Brand¶

For quick reference, here are the primary RTSP URL patterns for popular camera brands:

ONVIF Discovery¶

Most modern IP cameras support ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum), which allows automatic camera discovery on your network. VisioForge SDK supports ONVIF discovery -- see our ONVIF integration guide for details.

Get Started¶

Install via NuGet¶

dotnet add package VisioForge.CrossPlatform.Core

dotnet add package VisioForge.DotNet.Core
dotnet add package VisioForge.DotNet.Core.Redist.VideoCapture.x64

Sample Projects¶

Complete working examples for IP camera integration:

• IP Camera Preview (WinForms) — Live camera view
• IP Camera Recording to MP4 — Record streams to file
• All .NET SDK Samples — Full sample repository

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Related Resources¶

• RTSP Source Block Documentation
• IP Camera Preview Tutorial
• IP Camera Recording to MP4
• Building Camera Applications with Media Blocks
• Device Enumeration Guide