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

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Brand Overview

Tiandy Technologies (Tiandy Technologies Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese video surveillance manufacturer headquartered in Tianjin, China. Founded in 1994, Tiandy is one of China's largest security equipment manufacturers and has been expanding rapidly into international markets across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Tiandy specializes in AI-powered IP cameras, NVRs, and integrated video management solutions.

Key facts:

  • Product lines: TC-C (current IP cameras), TC-NC (legacy IP), TC-A (AI analytics), TC-R (NVRs), TC-NR (network recorders)
  • Protocol support: RTSP, ONVIF Profile S/T, HTTP/CGI
  • Default RTSP port: 554
  • Default credentials: admin / 1111 (older models) or admin / admin123 (varies by region)
  • ONVIF support: Yes (current models)
  • Video codecs: H.264, H.265 (SuperH.265), MJPEG
  • AI features: Smart H.265+, face detection, perimeter protection, people counting

RTSP URL Patterns

Standard URL Format

Tiandy cameras use a channel and stream-based RTSP URL structure:

rtsp://[USERNAME]:[PASSWORD]@[IP]:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
Parameter Value Description
channel 1, 2, 3... Camera channel (1 for standalone cameras)
subtype 0 Main stream (highest resolution)
subtype 1 Sub stream (lower resolution)

Dahua-Compatible URL Format

Many Tiandy cameras use the same cam/realmonitor RTSP URL format as Dahua cameras. If you are familiar with Dahua integration, the same URL patterns may work with Tiandy. See our Dahua connection guide for additional details.

Alternative URL Formats

URL Pattern Description
rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Dahua-compatible (many models)
rtsp://IP:554/live/ch0 Main stream (legacy format)
rtsp://IP:554/live/ch1 Sub stream (legacy format)
rtsp://IP:554/media/video1 Uniview-compatible (some models)
rtsp://IP:554/Streaming/Channels/101 Hikvision-compatible (some OEM models)
rtsp://IP:554/h264 Simple H.264 stream path

Camera Models

Model Series Resolution Main Stream URL Audio
TC-C32JN (2MP bullet) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 No
TC-C34JN (4MP bullet) 2560x1440 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 No
TC-C35JN (5MP bullet) 2592x1944 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 No
TC-C38JN (4K bullet) 3840x2160 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Yes
TC-C32DN (2MP dome) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 No
TC-C34DN (4MP dome) 2560x1440 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Yes
TC-C32EP (2MP turret) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Yes
TC-C34EP (4MP turret) 2560x1440 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Yes
TC-A32E2T (2MP AI) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Yes
TC-C32WP (2MP WiFi) 1920x1080 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Yes

NVR Channel URLs

For Tiandy NVRs (TC-R3100, TC-R3200, TC-NR series):

Channel Main Stream Sub Stream
Camera 1 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1
Camera 2 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subtype=0 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subtype=1
Camera N rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=N&subtype=0 rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=N&subtype=1

Connecting with VisioForge SDK

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

// Tiandy TC-C34JN (4MP bullet), main stream
var uri = new Uri("rtsp://192.168.1.90:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0");
var username = "admin";
var password = "YourPassword";

For sub-stream access, use subtype=1 instead of subtype=0.

Snapshot and MJPEG URLs

Type URL Pattern Notes
JPEG Snapshot http://IP/cgi-bin/snapshot.cgi?channel=1 Requires digest authentication
MJPEG Stream http://IP/cgi-bin/mjpg/video.cgi?channel=1&subtype=1 Continuous MJPEG

Troubleshooting

Multiple URL formats

Tiandy cameras may use different RTSP URL formats depending on firmware version and model. If one format does not work, try alternatives in this order:

  1. rtsp://IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 (Dahua-compatible, most common)
  2. rtsp://IP:554/live/ch0 (legacy Tiandy format)
  3. rtsp://IP:554/h264 (simple path)

Default credentials vary

Tiandy default passwords differ by model and region. Common defaults include:

  • admin / 1111
  • admin / admin123
  • admin / 123456

If none of these work, the camera may require initial activation via the web interface or Tiandy's EasyLive utility.

SuperH.265 codec

Tiandy's SuperH.265 is a proprietary optimization that produces standard H.265/HEVC streams. No special decoder is required. The VisioForge SDK handles H.265 streams natively.

FAQ

What is the default RTSP URL for Tiandy cameras?

Most Tiandy cameras use rtsp://admin:password@CAMERA_IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 for the main stream, which is the same format as Dahua cameras. Some older models use rtsp://IP:554/live/ch0 instead.

Are Tiandy cameras Dahua OEMs?

No. Tiandy is an independent manufacturer with its own hardware and firmware. However, some Tiandy firmware uses the same RTSP URL format as Dahua (cam/realmonitor), which is common across several Chinese surveillance manufacturers.

Do Tiandy cameras support ONVIF?

Yes. Current Tiandy models support ONVIF Profile S and Profile T. ONVIF must be enabled in the camera's web interface under network settings. Some models require creating a separate ONVIF user account.

Which Tiandy camera series should I choose?

TC-C is the current mainstream series. The number after "TC-C3" indicates resolution: 2 = 2MP, 4 = 4MP, 5 = 5MP, 8 = 4K. The suffix letters indicate form factor: JN = bullet, DN = dome, EP = turret/eyeball, WP = WiFi.