English

RASPBERRY PI

Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer platform widely used to create DIY security camera systems. With software like MotionEyeOS, a Raspberry Pi can be turned into a powerful and customizable NVR or encoder. How to connect to Raspberry Pi IP cameras?

Connecting to your Raspberry Pi IP camera

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

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

Default RTSP address CSIv2:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554

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.

Raspberry Pi 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 Raspberry Pi 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.

Raspberry Pi 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 Raspberry Pi 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.

SmartVision

SmartVision is a powerful Windows video surveillance software supporting IP cameras, continuous video recording. Manage complex surveillance networks efficiently with surveillance management software built for scalability and reliability.
Features include motion and object detection, face and license plate recognition, audio-only recording from IP cameras with automatic speech recognition in over 100 languages, cloud integration.
SmartVision - Video Surveillance Software
Setup File for Windows 10, 11
Download
Cloud Video Surveillance
Stay one step ahead and keep an eye on your home and business anywhere, any time and from any device
Create an account
What Users Are Saying About SmartVision
SmartVision brings simplicity and intelligence to security with its AI-powered VMS. It’s easy to use, provides real-time motion detection, and gives you remote access to your cameras. Here’s what users are saying:
  • SmartVision's AI is incredible. The software only alerts me when something truly important happens, saving me the hassle of checking irrelevant footage. It's truly a smarter way to secure my home.
    Cameron Henderson
  • As someone who doesn't want to be bogged down by overly complicated systems, SmartVision is a breath of fresh air. The software is easy to use, has all the features I need, and is incredibly reliable. If you're looking for a simple yet powerful surveillance solution that works flawlessly with IP cameras, I highly recommend SmartVision. It's an intelligent, user-friendly system that doesn't require a degree in tech to operate, and it gives you the peace of mind knowing your property is well-protected at all times.
    Joel Bryant