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How to Connect to Hanwha Vision IP Camera in C# .NET

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Brand Overview

Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin, formerly Samsung Techwin) is a South Korean video surveillance manufacturer and a subsidiary of Hanwha Group. Hanwha acquired Samsung's security division in 2015 and rebranded to Hanwha Vision in 2023. All cameras are sold under the Wisenet product brand. Hanwha Vision is a top-5 global surveillance manufacturer with strong enterprise and government market presence.

Key facts:

  • Product lines: Wisenet X (premium), Wisenet P (AI/4K), Wisenet Q (mainstream), Wisenet L (value), Wisenet T (thermal)
  • Protocol support: RTSP, ONVIF Profile S/G/T, HTTP/CGI, SUNAPI (proprietary)
  • Default RTSP port: 554
  • Default credentials: admin / (set during initial setup; older models: admin / 4321)
  • ONVIF support: Yes (all current models)
  • Video codecs: H.264, H.265 (WiseStream II), MJPEG
  • Product brand: Wisenet (see also our Samsung/Hanwha guide for legacy Samsung Techwin URLs)

Hanwha Vision vs Samsung vs Wisenet

Hanwha Vision is the company name (since 2023). Wisenet is the product brand for all cameras and NVRs. Samsung Techwin was the previous company name (before 2015). Our Samsung/Hanwha guide covers legacy Samsung-branded models. This page covers current Hanwha Vision / Wisenet products.

RTSP URL Patterns

Standard URL Format

Hanwha Vision cameras use a profile-based RTSP URL structure:

rtsp://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[IP]:554/profile[N]/media.smp
Parameter Value Description
profile1 Profile 1 Typically configured as main stream
profile2 Profile 2 Typically configured as sub stream
profile3 Profile 3 Third stream (if configured)

Camera Models

Model Series Resolution Main Stream URL Audio
XNO-6080R (X 2MP bullet) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
XNO-8080R (X 5MP bullet) 2560x1920 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
XNO-9080R (X 4K bullet) 3840x2160 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
XND-6080 (X 2MP dome) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
XND-8080RV (X 5MP dome) 2560x1920 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
XNP-6120H (X 2MP PTZ) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
PNO-A9081R (P 4K AI bullet) 3840x2160 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
QNO-8080R (Q 5MP bullet) 2560x1920 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
QND-8080R (Q 5MP dome) 2560x1920 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Yes
LNO-6032R (L 2MP bullet) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp No

Profile Numbering

On most Hanwha Vision cameras, profile2 is the main stream and profile1 is reserved for internal use. If profile2 does not work, try profile1 or profile3. You can verify profile assignments in the camera's web interface under Video Profile.

NVR Channel URLs

For Wisenet NVRs (XRN, QRN, LRN series):

Channel Main Stream Sub Stream
Camera 1 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channel1 rtsp://IP:554/profile3/media.smp/trackID=channel1
Camera 2 rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channel2 rtsp://IP:554/profile3/media.smp/trackID=channel2
Camera N rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp/trackID=channelN rtsp://IP:554/profile3/media.smp/trackID=channelN

Alternative URL Formats

URL Pattern Notes
rtsp://IP:554/profile2/media.smp Standard (recommended)
rtsp://IP:554/profile1/media.smp First profile
rtsp://IP:554/onvif-media/media.amp ONVIF media service
rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Some OEM variants

Connecting with VisioForge SDK

Use your Hanwha Vision camera's RTSP URL with any of the three SDK approaches shown in the Quick Start Guide:

// Hanwha Vision XNO-8080R (Wisenet X 5MP), main stream
var uri = new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.90:554/profile2/media.smp");
var username = "admin";
var password = "YourPassword";

For sub-stream access, use /profile3/media.smp instead of /profile2/media.smp.

Snapshot and MJPEG URLs

Type URL Pattern Notes
JPEG Snapshot http://IP/cgi-bin/video.cgi?msubmenu=jpg&action=view&Resolution=1920x1080&Quality=5&Channel=0 Full resolution snapshot
JPEG Snapshot (simple) http://IP/cgi-bin/snapshot.cgi Requires digest auth
MJPEG Stream http://IP/cgi-bin/video.cgi?msubmenu=mjpeg&action=view&Channel=0&Stream=0 Continuous MJPEG

Troubleshooting

profile2 vs profile1 confusion

Hanwha Vision cameras typically assign profile2 as the main (highest quality) stream, which differs from most other brands that use profile/channel 1. If you get no video or low resolution from profile2, check the profile configuration in the camera's web interface under Video Profile.

Password activation required

Current Hanwha Vision cameras ship without a default password. You must activate the camera and set a password through:

  1. Wisenet Installation Wizard (IP Installer tool)
  2. Web browser at http://CAMERA_IP
  3. Wisenet mobile app

Older Samsung Techwin models used admin / 4321 as defaults.

WiseStream II codec

WiseStream II is Hanwha's dynamic encoding technology that adjusts compression per-region in the frame. It produces standard H.265 or H.264 streams that are compatible with any decoder. No special codec is required.

SUNAPI vs ONVIF

Hanwha Vision cameras support both their proprietary SUNAPI and standard ONVIF. For VisioForge SDK integration, use either the RTSP URLs above or ONVIF discovery. SUNAPI is primarily used by Hanwha's own VMS (SSM/Wisenet WAVE).

FAQ

What is the default RTSP URL for Hanwha Vision (Wisenet) cameras?

The standard URL is rtsp://admin:password@CAMERA_IP:554/profile2/media.smp for the main stream. Use profile3 for the sub stream. The profile numbers can be customized in the camera's web interface.

Are Hanwha Vision and Samsung cameras the same?

Hanwha Vision acquired Samsung's security camera division in 2015 (then called Samsung Techwin, later Hanwha Techwin, now Hanwha Vision). Current cameras are sold under the Wisenet brand. Legacy Samsung-branded cameras may use different URL patterns -- see our Samsung/Hanwha guide.

What is the difference between Wisenet X, P, Q, and L series?

X = premium enterprise (best low-light, WDR). P = AI-powered (deep learning analytics). Q = mainstream business (good balance of features and price). L = value/entry-level (basic features, competitive pricing). T = thermal imaging.

Do Hanwha Vision cameras support ONVIF?

Yes. All current Hanwha Vision cameras support ONVIF Profile S, G, and T. ONVIF provides standardized discovery, streaming, and PTZ control.