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CHOICE

Choice is a private?label brand that sells Wi?Fi cameras and security systems through online retailers. Their products are designed for DIY installation and quick setup. Choice cameras include features such as mobile alerts, SD card storage, and app?based live view. The brand targets price?sensitive customers who want straightforward security. Choice appeals to buyers looking for value without brand premium pricing. How to connect to Choice IP cameras?

Connecting to your Choice IP camera

Choice IP camera connection options:
Try the following rtsp connection options in SmartVision to connect to Choice.

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.188
Default username: admin
Default password: admin

Default RTSP address IPPT250A:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/live_mpeg4_1.sdp

The connection details provided here are community-sourced, may be incomplete, and are offered without any warranties of reliability. For How to Reset IP Camera to default factory settings please click here.

Choice IP camera

Initial setup of IP cameras starts by isolating the device from the main network and connecting it to a separate segment or directly to a laptop to avoid IP conflicts and prevent accidental external access. Identify the factory IP address and default credentials and change them right away. In large systems the same password can be used within an isolated subnet for easier management, but different passwords should be set for remote access.

RTSP Address of Choice IP camera

RTSP is a standard protocol for streaming video and audio over a network. It lets the camera connect to a recorder or software without vendor apps. The URL usually looks like rtsp://login:password@IP:554/path_to_stream. You can find it in the documentation, the web interface, or with SmartVision or ONVIF Device Manager.







ONVIF vs RTSP: What’s the Difference?

People often confuse ONVIF with video streaming — but ONVIF doesn’t transmit video at all.

Choice compatible software

Assign a static IP address from a dedicated range, place cameras in a separate VLAN, and block direct Internet access if cloud features are not used. Use SmartVison to find Choice IP camera on network. Disable UPnP, DDNS, auto-updates, and any unused protocols for security reason. If the camera does not support RTSP, check if you can enable it in settings. Try HTTP streaming if supported. If not, replace the camera with a model that supports RTSP or ONVIF.

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