Camera Setup Guides
Connect any IP camera
Step-by-step guides for 16 camera brands and essential network configuration. Find your camera brand below and start streaming in minutes.
Camera brands
Brand-specific setup guides
Select your camera brand for tailored RTSP URLs, discovery tools, and troubleshooting steps.
Hikvision
How to Connect a Hikvision Camera
Step-by-step guide to find your Hikvision camera's RTSP URL and stream it to the web with PanoraCast. Covers IP discovery, web interface, NVR channels, and firewall setup.
Dahua
How to Connect a Dahua Camera
Configure your Dahua IP camera for RTSP streaming with PanoraCast. Covers ConfigTool, RTSP URLs, channel mapping, and network configuration.
Reolink
How to Connect a Reolink Camera
Stream your Reolink camera to the web with PanoraCast. Covers RTSP URL format, app setup, PoE NVR channels, and WiFi camera considerations.
Amcrest
How to Connect an Amcrest Camera
Configure your Amcrest IP camera for RTSP streaming. Amcrest uses the Dahua protocol — learn the RTSP URLs, web interface access, and PanoraCast integration.
Axis
How to Connect an Axis Camera
Connect your Axis professional IP camera to PanoraCast. Covers VAPIX RTSP URLs, web interface setup, and multi-camera configurations.
Uniview (UNV)
How to Connect a Uniview Camera
Set up your Uniview (UNV) IP camera for RTSP streaming with PanoraCast. Covers EZStation, RTSP URL format, and NVR integration.
TP-Link (VIGI / Tapo)
How to Connect a TP-Link VIGI or Tapo Camera
Stream your TP-Link VIGI or Tapo camera with PanoraCast. Covers the key difference between VIGI (business) and Tapo (consumer) cameras, RTSP enable steps, and URL formats.
Hanwha (Samsung Wisenet)
How to Connect a Hanwha Wisenet Camera
Set up your Hanwha (formerly Samsung Wisenet) camera for RTSP streaming. Covers SmartViewer, profile-based RTSP URLs, and legacy Samsung models.
Vivotek
How to Connect a Vivotek Camera
Stream your Vivotek IP camera with PanoraCast. Covers RTSP live.sdp URLs, VAST integration, and multi-channel configuration.
Bosch
How to Connect a Bosch Camera
Configure your Bosch security camera for RTSP streaming with PanoraCast. Covers RTSP tunnel, Video Security Client, and web interface setup.
GeoVision
How to Connect a GeoVision Camera
Stream your GeoVision camera with PanoraCast. Note: GeoVision uses non-standard RTSP port 8554.
Foscam
How to Connect a Foscam Camera
Configure your Foscam camera for RTSP streaming. Note: Foscam uses non-standard port 88.
Wyze
How to Connect a Wyze Camera
Enable RTSP on your Wyze Cam and stream it with PanoraCast. Requires special RTSP firmware — only supported on Wyze Cam v2 and v3.
Ubiquiti (UniFi Protect)
How to Connect a UniFi Protect Camera
Stream your Ubiquiti UniFi Protect camera via RTSPS (encrypted RTSP) with PanoraCast. Covers enabling RTSP in UniFi Protect and finding your camera's stream URL.
EZVIZ
How to Connect an EZVIZ Camera
Stream your EZVIZ camera with PanoraCast. EZVIZ is Hikvision's consumer brand and uses the same RTSP protocol.
Generic ONVIF
How to Connect Any ONVIF Camera
Connect any ONVIF-compatible IP camera to PanoraCast. Use ONVIF Device Manager to auto-discover your camera's RTSP URL regardless of brand.
Network guides
Network and connectivity
Essential guides for port forwarding, firewalls, finding camera IPs, and remote access setup.
All brands
Port Forwarding for IP Cameras
How to set up port forwarding on your router so PanoraCast can access your IP camera remotely. Covers common routers, security best practices, and why RTMP push mode can eliminate this step.
All brands
Firewall Configuration for IP Camera Streaming
Configure corporate firewalls and network security for IP camera streaming with PanoraCast. Covers outbound RTMP rules, camera subnet isolation, and VLAN best practices.
All brands
Finding Your Camera's IP Address
Multiple methods to find your IP camera's address on the network. Covers brand-specific tools, router DHCP lists, ARP scanning, and ONVIF Device Manager.
All brands
DDNS and Remote Access for IP Cameras
Set up Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for reliable remote access to your IP cameras when your ISP assigns a dynamic public IP address.
Can't find your camera?
PanoraCast supports any camera with RTSP or RTMP output. Try our Generic ONVIF guide or contact support.