How to Live View Reolink Cameras via VLC Media Player

You may follow the steps below to watch a live feed from your device via VLC Media Player.

Applies to: All Reolink IP cameras( Reolink E1 pro and E1 zoom included) except for battery-powered cameras and B800/D800/B400/D400/E1/ Reolink Lumus. 

Step 1. Download and install the latest version of the VLC player.

Step 2. Go to Media > Open Network Stream > Network:

Step 3. Input the RTSP URL.

The RTSP URL should be:

Main Stream: rtsp://admin:password@ip_address:554/h264Preview_01_main

Sub Stream: rtsp://admin:password@ip_address:554/h264Preview_01_sub

For example,

if your device IP address is 192.168.0.110 and the password is 111111, then your RTSP URL should be:

Main Stream: rtsp://admin:111111@192.168.0.110:554/h264Preview_01_main

Sub Stream:  rtsp://admin:111111@192.168.0.110:554/h264Preview_01_sub

If your model is 8mp/12mp model, then

Main Stream: rtsp://admin:111111@192.168.0.110:554/h265Preview_01_main

Sub Stream:  rtsp://admin:111111@192.168.0.110:554/h264Preview_01_sub

Step 4. Double-check the URL and then click Play to start the live feed.

Note: the 4k cameras connected with the 4k NVR system will only show a fluent live stream instead of the clear live stream due to the H.264+(h.265) limit.