What you need
GeoVision cameras use a non-standard RTSP port.
- GeoVision IP camera on your network
- Camera credentials (default: admin / admin)
- A computer on the same LAN
- A PanoraCast account
Non-standard RTSP port
GeoVision cameras use port 8554 for RTSP instead of the standard 554. Make sure you include the correct port in your URL and in any firewall/port forwarding rules.
Step 1: Find your camera's IP address
Use the GV-IP Device Utility to discover cameras on your network. Download from geovision.com.tw/support.
Step 2: Copy your RTSP URL
GeoVision uses a CH path format with non-standard port 8554.
bash
# Channel 1 H.264 stream (note: port 8554)
rtsp://admin:[email protected]:8554/CH001.sdp
# Channel 2
rtsp://admin:[email protected]:8554/CH002.sdpStep 3: Add to PanoraCast
In your PanoraCast dashboard, click 'Add Camera', select 'GeoVision', paste the RTSP URL (with port 8554), and test the connection.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Connection refused — Make sure you're using port 8554, not 554
- Channel format — Channel numbers are zero-padded: CH001, CH002, etc.
- GV-VMS — If using GV-VMS, RTSP may need to be enabled per camera in the VMS settings