This article introduces the FLV stream on Reolink devices.

Applies to: Which Cameras/NVRs/Home Hub Can be Accessed via Web Browsers

Please be aware that the FLV protocol exclusively supports videos encoded in the H.264 format. Cameras utilizing H.265 encoding, such as Reolink 8MP/12MP cameras with the highest resolution, cannot be displayed via FLV at this time. If your intention is to view 8MP/12MP cameras in clear stream mode, it's recommended to lower their resolution to stay under 4K.

FLV URL Formats for Different Stream Modes

1. Main stream:

https://(ip address)/flv?port=1935&app=bcs&stream=channel(channelid)_main.bcs&user=(user name)&password=(user password)

2. Ext stream:

https://(ip address)/flv?port=1935&app=bcs&stream=channel(channelid)_ext.bcs&user=(user name)&password=(user password)

3. Sub stream:

https://(ip address)/flv?port=1935&app=bcs&stream=channel(channelid)_sub.bcs&user=(user name)&password=(user password)

Notes:

1. The “channel id” starts from 0

2. When viewing cameras connected to Reolink NVRs, use the NVR's username and password in the URL. You can change the channel number to view different cameras.

For example, if your camera or NVR details are as follows.

  IP address: 192.168.10.23

  Username: admin

  Password: 111111

  • Live view IPC:
    https://192.168.10.23/flv?port=1935&app=bcs&stream=channel0_main.bcs&user=admin&password=xxxx

  • Live view the third channel of the NVR:
    https://192.168.10.23/flv?port=1935&app=bcs&stream=channel2_main.bcs&user=admin&password=xxxx