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How to Connect to LG IP Camera in C# .NET

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Brand Overview

LG Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. LG produced IP cameras under the SmartIP brand and the LW/LV series for the professional security market. LG has since largely exited the IP camera business and sold its security division. A limited number of LG cameras remain deployed in commercial and enterprise installations.

Key facts:

  • Product lines: LW Series (wireless dome/bullet), LV Series (wired), SmartIP (enterprise)
  • Protocol support: RTSP, HTTP/CGI, ONVIF (SmartIP series), PSIA (select models)
  • Default RTSP port: 554
  • Default credentials: admin / admin
  • ONVIF support: Yes (SmartIP series), limited or absent on LW/LV series
  • Video codecs: H.264 (LW130W, LW332, SmartIP series), MJPEG (older models)

Discontinued Product Line

LG has exited the IP camera market and sold its security division. No new firmware updates or official support are available. Many database entries labeled "LG" are actually LG smartphones used as IP cameras via third-party apps -- only actual LG camera models (LW, LV, SmartIP, 7210R) are covered here.

RTSP URL Patterns

Standard URL Formats

LG cameras use several different RTSP URL patterns depending on the model series:

rtsp://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[IP]:554/video1+audio1
URL Pattern Description
video1+audio1 H.264 video with audio (LW series, 7210R)
/ (root) Root stream (LV series)
//Master-0 Master stream (LW130W alternate)
camera.stm Camera stream (LW332)
live1.sdp Live SDP stream (LW332 alternate)
PSIA channel URL Enterprise PSIA streaming (SmartIP)

Camera Models - RTSP Streams

Model Type Main Stream URL Notes
LW130W Wireless Dome rtsp://IP:554/video1+audio1 H.264 + audio
LW130W Wireless Dome rtsp://IP//Master-0 Alternate Master stream
LW332 Wireless Bullet rtsp://IP:554/camera.stm Camera stream
LW332 Wireless Bullet rtsp://IP:554/live1.sdp Alternate SDP stream
LVW700 Wired Dome rtsp://IP:554/ Root stream
LVW701 Wired Dome rtsp://IP:554/ Root stream
7210R IP Camera rtsp://IP:554/video1+audio1 H.264 + audio
SmartIP Enterprise rtsp://IP:554/PSIA/Streaming/channels/2?videoCodecType=H.264 PSIA H.264 stream

Models by Series

LW Series (Wireless Cameras)

Model Streaming URLs Protocol
LW130W video1+audio1 or //Master-0 RTSP + HTTP
LW332 camera.stm or live1.sdp RTSP + HTTP

LV Series (Wired Cameras)

Model Streaming URLs Protocol
LVW700 Root stream (rtsp://IP:554/) RTSP
LVW701 Root stream (rtsp://IP:554/) RTSP

SmartIP Series (Enterprise Cameras)

Model Streaming URLs Protocol
SmartIP models PSIA channel URL RTSP + PSIA + ONVIF

Standalone Models

Model Streaming URLs Protocol
7210R video1+audio1 RTSP

Alternative URL Formats

URL Pattern Models Notes
rtsp://IP:554/video1+audio1 LW130W, 7210R Standard (recommended for these models)
rtsp://IP//Master-0 LW130W Alternate; note double-slash, no port
rtsp://IP:554/camera.stm LW332 Standard for LW332
rtsp://IP:554/live1.sdp LW332 Alternate SDP format
rtsp://IP:554/ LVW700, LVW701 Root stream (unusual but valid)
rtsp://IP:554/PSIA/Streaming/channels/2?videoCodecType=H.264 SmartIP PSIA enterprise streaming

Root Stream URL

The LVW700 and LVW701 use a root RTSP URL (rtsp://IP:554/) with no path component. This is unusual but valid. Make sure your RTSP client does not strip the trailing slash or add a default path.

Connecting with VisioForge SDK

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

// LG LW130W, H.264 + audio stream
var uri = new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.90:554/video1+audio1");
var username = "admin";
var password = "admin";

For LW332 cameras, use camera.stm or live1.sdp as the stream path instead.

Snapshot and MJPEG URLs

Type URL Pattern Notes
CGI Snapshot http://IP/snapshot.cgi Standard CGI snapshot
JPEG Snapshot http://IP/snapshot.jpg Direct JPEG (LW130W)
Video Feed http://IP/videofeed Live video feed
MJPEG Stream http://IP/video?submenu=mjpg Continuous MJPEG stream
Profile Video http://IP/video?profile=CHANNEL Profile-based video selection

Troubleshooting

Confusing LG cameras with LG smartphones

Many RTSP camera databases contain entries labeled "LG" that are actually LG smartphones (P350, P509, P970, Nexus 4, Optimus V, LS670) running third-party IP camera apps like "IP Webcam." These are not actual LG IP cameras. Look for model numbers starting with LW, LV, SmartIP, or 7210R to identify genuine LG security cameras.

Root stream URL not connecting

The LVW700 and LVW701 cameras use a bare root URL (rtsp://IP:554/) with no stream path. Some RTSP client libraries may not handle this correctly. If you experience connection issues:

  1. Ensure the trailing slash is included
  2. Try specifying the URL as rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.90:554/
  3. Verify the camera is responding on port 554 using a network scanner

Multiple URL formats per model

Some LG cameras (particularly the LW130W and LW332) support multiple RTSP URL formats. If one format fails, try the alternate:

  • LW130W: Try video1+audio1 first, then //Master-0
  • LW332: Try camera.stm first, then live1.sdp

PSIA streaming on SmartIP models

SmartIP enterprise cameras support PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance) streaming. The PSIA URL format is:

rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.90:554/PSIA/Streaming/channels/2?videoCodecType=H.264

Change the channel number to select different streams. PSIA requires authentication via the URL or HTTP digest.

No firmware updates available

LG has exited the security camera market. No new firmware, patches, or official support channels are available. If you encounter bugs or security vulnerabilities, consider replacing the camera with a currently supported model.

FAQ

What is the default RTSP URL for LG IP cameras?

It depends on the model series. For LW130W and 7210R cameras, use rtsp://admin:admin@CAMERA_IP:554/video1+audio1. For LW332, use rtsp://admin:admin@CAMERA_IP:554/camera.stm. For LVW700/LVW701, use rtsp://admin:admin@CAMERA_IP:554/. Each model series has a different URL pattern.

Are LG IP cameras still supported?

No. LG sold its security division and exited the IP camera market. No firmware updates, new models, or official technical support are available. Existing cameras continue to function but will not receive security patches or feature updates.

Do LG cameras support ONVIF?

Only the SmartIP enterprise series supports ONVIF. The consumer LW and LV series cameras have limited or no ONVIF support. SmartIP cameras also support PSIA as an alternative interoperability protocol.

Why do I see LG phone models in IP camera databases?

Many RTSP URL databases list LG smartphone models (Nexus 4, Optimus V, P509, etc.) as "LG cameras." These are actually phones running third-party apps like "IP Webcam" that turn the phone into a makeshift security camera. They are not actual LG IP camera products and use completely different URL patterns determined by the app.