How to Live Stream Your IP & HD-TVI Security Cameras with OBS! (Three Methods)

Live streaming your security cameras to Facebook, KZbin, or Twitch is easier than you might think! All you need is a computer with an Internet connection, reasonable upload speeds (at least 3Mbps), and the free open source streaming software, OBS.
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Over the past few months, we've been streaming our security cameras to our private dealer Facebook page. We've gotten a good response to those live streams, but we've also gotten a lot of questions regarding our streaming process. In this video, we show you exactly how we stream our security cameras through OBS step-by-step. There are three methods for you to choose from.
METHOD ONE: DIRECT STREAMING VIA RTSP
One of the easiest ways to get up and running with your security camera stream is to add your camera as a media source via its RTSP address. There's no middleman, no extra equipment, and little-to-no setup time. Keep in mind that this method is only compatible with IP cameras.
METHOD TWO: SCREEN RECORDING WITH A BROWSER
If the RTSP feed is too unstable, or if you're wanting to stream an analog security camera, you can always pull up your camera's web interface, throw the live view into fullscreen, and stream you desktop through OBS. The downside to this method is that it takes up a lot of computer real estate. Unless you have multiple monitors, you won't be able to use your computer while streaming.
METHOD THREE: RECORDER STREAMING WITH A CAPTURE CARD
The third method isn't for everybody, because this one does involve purchasing additional equipment. But it's also one of the most stable ways to stream your IP or analog security cameras. Simply get your hands on an HDMI capture card, feed your NVR into the device with an HDMI cable, and pull the capture card into OBS as a video source.
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Whatever method you choose, you'll be live in no time! Happy streaming, and as always let us know if you run into any issues!
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📋 Video Outline
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - What You Need
02:07 - The Three Methods of Streaming
05:22 - Setting up OBS
10:12 - Direct Streaming via RTSP
15:34 - Screen Recording via a Browser
16:29 - Recorder Streaming via HDMI Capture Card
17:58 - Conclusion
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[@AntiVaganza]

FYI, I don't already have a camera. I am watching this video exactly to see what's need to make this work before I buy a camera;)

[@bobjonsson2782]

Great production! Clear Audio, comprehensive yet concise; you're a PRO! Thanks.

[@missouriskies]

Thanks for your tutorial. Quick and to the point. Nothing overlooked.

[@senlee325]

Thank you! Used your instructions to setup my Wyze camera for Twitch. Quick and easy.

[@kukasally]

how did you do it?

[@cbelfi]

Super info… I’ll be trying it soon! Thanks a ton!

[@mpyg23]

Thank you! You helped me a lot!😀

[@guyaldrich5878]

Thank you ! Your instructions are what i needed to stream my Tapo camera's , I never had to put the name and password in the stream url before so it was not working without it !

[@bdxsecurityaccess9922]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@NaturallyCuriousUK]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! My sanity is restored! After searching in many places and watching several other videos on the subject, it was only from watching this video that I realised I had the syntax of my camera's IP address wrong. I had a full-stop (a.k.a. "period") between Username and Password instead of a colon. I've used VLC player in the past to access the same camera when away from home (having already assigned static IP address to the camera and set up the appropriate port forwarding), and the rtsp address I used had a full-stop between the Username and Password, which worked flawlessly. It seems that for OBS it has to be a colon. OBS picked up the stream almost immediately once I had substituted the full-stop for a colon. Thanks again for an all-round excellent video. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@NellysSecurity]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@shakeelhaneef4506]

Bro this is so helpful

[@SpottedEagleOwls]

Thank you for this video

[@FamousInternetGuy]

This is a great vid. Thanks

[@Glaozed]

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[@darnellsmith8931]

Very good video. Thanks

[@adrianniedereder4157]

You have save my life😁

[@ilbisu]

Saluti dall' Italia. Ottimo video

[@noenlunde7028]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@NellysSecurity]

Anytime! Thanks for watching

[@therareplatypus7121]

I've got a recording studio where I record music and my band rehearses. I've thought about getting security cameras for the studio, and the house in general. So I have thought about getting cameras that saves to a cloud and I can access them at anytime either from my computer and phone. I don't really like leaving my computer on if I'm not using it. So one that is wifi capable to say to a cloud is what I was thinking of going for. My brother has a security camera set like that, that he can check from his phone or tv. So I'm assuming that if I get a wifi capable cloud security setup, they probably have a website or something that I can log into to view the live stream from my computer? Then use OBS to stream the website? The reason I explained all of that is because my band likes to live stream our rehearsals. If we didn't do that, I'd just go with a set of wifi capable cameras and not worry about it.

[@fransescohansen]

Really good video :D What kind of software do you recommend for NVR that you what to use for home security and also stream KZbin?

[@NellysSecurity]

Thanks Fransesco, We use OBS for the streaming software. For viewing, we recommend using whatever VMS software the manufacturer has developed for the NVR. So for our Uniview line, EZStation is the Viewing Software.

[@SteveVickAK]

Holy cow. It worked. Call me skeptical, but pretty much everything I have tried to get my camera to stream has utterly failed. But this worked. Now though, I need it to stream to a VPS... not on my local network. That will be the magic. Any tips?

[@keepleft]

Two questions: 1) How do you switch between your camera's main stream and second stream in OBS? 2) If I stream this to twitch, I'm basically using twitch's servers as my NVR, does this violate their TOS?

[@SpaceXFP]

I'm looking for a 24/7 livestream from a forest, and I'm looking for the best PTZ outdoor cam with 25X Zoom and a 4G capability. If you can help, thanks 😊

[@DovahJunKrosis]

I love you, thank you so so so much

[@NellysSecurity]

I love you too my friend 🫂

[@djrishiram]

Thank you for this video. made my life easy and answer lots of questions. however, do you have anything showing how to do a split screen? ex. i'm doing a live stream at the church, and feeding few tvs as well ? but i want to show a full screen on the TV which showing that i'm using OBS. please let me know thanks!!!

[@NellysSecurity]

Thanks for the kind words Rishi! What you are trying to accomplish may be possible, but is outside of our OBS knowledge. If the PC is connected to multiple monitors, you could have the stream up on 1 monitor while you have other streams on the other monitors going.

[@djrishiram]

@@NellysSecurity yeah i think it would consider as multiple monitiors, but how would i do a slip doing that which out the stream mono showing everything as what i'm seeing on the PC..

[@dediiskandar]

How come the 3rd method that uses nvr as a middle device resulting less laggy than 1st method?

[@Ifeanyiokoroanyinsea]

that is nice from you. can we have more than one security camera added to this???

[@NellysSecurity]

Yes, OBS can pull multiple camera RTSP Streams at a time. It just comes down to the PC Hardware capability at that point!

[@NellysSecurity]

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[@tonkkronk4087]

hi man.. this is a good sharing.. i've tried before with my 2MP IPC to OBS and using audio interface behringer for better sound .. but between the audio and video wasn't synchronized each other.. have you tried this also ? thanks

[@NellysSecurity]

We have not. We usually will use the builtin audio if the camera has it. You may look into OBS to see if they have any kind of configuration change that you can make from there to help with your issue.

[@PondCam-fl2mx]

Followed everything multiple times. When I put in the rtsp url, correctly, I get a blank screen in OBS. I've tried several times, can link to YT but only a blank screen to stream!? I'm using a Tapo C100.

[@Marc_Wolfe]

14:48 There it is. There's the key to using my garbage IP camera without even more garbage software.

[@paulsccna2964]

FYI, the switch or firewall on the wall behind in the video. The exhaust is pointed down toward the ground. And, heat rises. So, all the heat exhaust is rising back into the device. By turning the device 90 degree, the heat will exhaust up and away from the device.

[@remid3142]

Thanks for the video! Question from a rookie before I buy a camera. Do I need my computer to stay on to stream to KZbin constantly, when using an IP camera?

[@NellysSecurity]

Good question! There may be a way to do it without a PC, but for our purposes here, we recommend having a local PC running OBS to pull the RTSP Streams of the cameras.

[@remid3142]

Thanks!

[@jansiegrist1798]

nice vid - I cannot get my recently purchased ANRAN Q1 to show on OBS - any help would be much appreciated.

[@NellysSecurity]

We don't carry those cams so I'm not sure what the RTSP URL would be. You may need to contact your supplier or manufacturer to figure that out!

[@sdxtech]

So is there a trick for going layer 3? Or with a domain name? My OBS is in my office, and I want to stream a camera that is available with a domain name on a public IP at a remote location. I do not seem to find any info on it. If I create a tunnel, it works like layer 2 would, but thats not doable for every site. Otherwise this video was real helpful, and Tyler does a good job!

[@MrWallace53]

I'm having the same issue with a remote IP camera that I want to stream live, but I can't find anything that doesn't need a computer left working 24/7 where the camera is.

[@edwards2990]

if U can is it maga byte's or is it Maga Bits per second . ? ..... using OBS

[@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752]

Why is it after 3 week OBS is not working I am now getting a blank screen

[@Cross-Check]

Recorders have RTSP streams too, so you could technically use a DVR to stream an analog camera.

[@NellysSecurity]

Correct!

[@nousdefions18]

By any chance, does anyone know how to do this with a 00SSXX camera? I have tried everything! Thanks in advance!

[@cerylsiyandandlovu5473]

How good

[@RickThatcher]

Kbps is kiloBITS per second, not kiloBYTES. Important distinction. Otherwise, great vid.

[@ILTuanAnhRecords]

Please recommended what IP camera i should buy ?

[@NellysSecurity]

Sure! Reach out to our sales guys and we can assist -> [e-mail] / 855-340-9999

[@douglawrence]

I have been using W2 pnzeo cameras in the past, but a recenty purchased W2 will not respond to the previously (successful) rtsp url. Any ideas ?

[@NellysSecurity]

You'd have to reach out to your manufacturer or distributor to see if there were any updates to the RTSP feed. You can try playing around with our generator to see if any of these work: www.nellyssecurity.com/rtsp-stream-url-generator

[@GnarlyKnots]

Question. If I'm using a wifi bridge and connect one ip camera to the bridge via ethernet. Will I still be able to stream that footage to obs on my pc. The pc is connected to the main network where the master bridge is located. And the bridge across the acreage has the camera. I'm not sure if that's still considered the same network? Please help, sorry if I wrote this in a confusing way lol

[@NellysSecurity]

Yes, that should still be considered the same network! Let us know if you run into any issues.

[@coffeebeans6073]

What happens with sounds"

[@zainulhaq6924]

is your ip camera is connected to NVR or directly to router via POE switch ? I am asking for the case in which you are using rtsp address for streaming.

[@NellysSecurity]

In this video, the camera is on a separate switch on the network. You can do this still as well if the camera is on an NVR, you'll just need your NVR's RTSP URL instead with the specified NVR Channel in it.

[@user-uu9rs6qu9g]

Hi, I would like to ask a question. Does the computer where you connect to OBS have to be on the same internet network as the camera in order for the connection to work?

[@NellysSecurity]

Hello, yes we do advise having the PC on the same local network as the camera for stability purposes. You could technically do a screen grab from a remote PC with the cameras viewing software, or port forward the RTSP port on the camera.

[@user-uu9rs6qu9g]

@@NellysSecurity Thank you very much! :)

[@weheart9306]

What is the best way for me to setup 2-3 security type cameras in my home and have that video say stream or go to a website (I do have access to a couple websites that I run)? I want to setup a couple cameras at my home, but I don't want to pay a subscription service for these cameras.

[@NellysSecurity]

You could do a window capture using OBS with all 3 of your cameras pulled up. Or an HDMI capture device connected to an NVR that has all 3 cameras on it. Then have OBS pull the feed from the capture device. If you are just wanting to remote view your cameras, you may look into their app instead!

[@tamparetrograde8951]

Anyone know what RTSP address protocol Night Owl IH8 series cameras use? Thanks for any/all advice/guidance.

[@NellysSecurity]

We do not unfortunately. Have you tried contacting Night Owl directly?

[@emmanuelshajan9425]

Hey, For network buffering, how do we decide to keep how much MB?

[@NellysSecurity]

We usually just keep it at the default level.

[@MatsonsOutdoors]

my wyze v3 camera did not show up

[@user-lo4yg3ut5o]

I have setup a UNV ipc 2325sr5-adzk-g camera using OBI video stream seems good but the audio is skippy, how can I fix this?

[@NellysSecurity]

You may try using h.264 compression and lower bitrates. If you have lower end PC hardware, that could be a limiting factor as well!

[@LaureninGermany]

I have my cameras set up and the livestream on KZbin works. But the sound that comes through OBS is like a stuttering static sound. It’s not the sound the camera mics are picking up. I cannot find how to fix this. If anyone knows I would be so grateful. I am trying to stream a bird box camera on the channel that I feature on my KZbin channel page, Lauren Francis (from Lauren in Germany).

[@NellysSecurity]

You may reach out to the manufacturer of your bird box camera to find out if the audio is able to be carried over the RTSP stream. Or its possible a setting needs to be configured.

[@MikeBrownRehobothBeach]

Have any solution for streaming 24/7? I have a cam set up at my oceanfront condo of the beach, but after a day or two it usually crashes and I have to reboot every few days. I'm using OBS and Win 11, streaming to youtube live on a pretty quick dedicated machine. It's not the Windows 11 that crashes, it seems to be OBS.

[@NellysSecurity]

You may reach out to OBS or hit up OBS forums to see if there is a setting in the software to prevent the timing out.

[@TheReferee2023]

can you livestream to multiple platforms at the same time? like youtube, twitch, etc?

[@NellysSecurity]

OBS may not be able to, but im sure there are other streaming softwares that allows for this!

[@richard2370]

@NellysSecurity Oops, you mistated Upload speed... this is measured in Megabits pre second, NOT MegaBytes per second. If the "B" variable is stated as lower case then it is bits, if it is a capital B then it is Bytes. Obviously a big difference since there are 8 bits in every Byte. You constantluy refer to Mbps as Mega Bytes Per Second when that is incorrect.

[@glasshalfempty1984]

9:01 it's bits per second, not bytes per second. They actually mean different things. For example, that's 6 Megabits per second, not 6 Megabytes. You can convert one to the other though. 6 Megabits = 0.72 Megabytes. Not even a single megabyte. So you can imagine why it matters. Of course context does help, but it's best to use the correct terminology if you can.

[@glasshalfempty1984]

7:15 I just really have to stress that lower resolution does NOT mean higher quality. That is going to confuse a lot of people.

[@ranveerdev4514]

can we do this at any distance from camera

[@NellysSecurity]

As long as the camera and Streaming PC are on the same network!

[@ashleyrosales8752]

What camera do you recommend to use for this?

[@NellysSecurity]

We've had success streaming all of our cameras. If your camera supports an RTSP stream, you should be good to go!

[@hottckt]

Can snap shot action cameras also work with OBS by using the ip address?

[@NellysSecurity]

Great question! I would contact the manufacturer of whichever action camera you are interested in and see if they support an RTSP Stream.

[@dengbautista]

sir would you know the rtsp for Yoosee ipcamera?

[@NellysSecurity]

Unfortunately no. I would advise reaching out to Yoosee for that info!

[@dengbautista]

@@NellysSecurity thank you.

[@abhishekshahasane1914]

can we provide two ip addressess, if i want to stream two different camera's in RTSP method?

[@NellysSecurity]

Sure!

[@ashleyrosales8752]

I have just a cheap wansview camera from amazon, I have the RTSP link but when I put it into OBS, it just is a black screen. Any troubleshooting tips?

[@NellysSecurity]

Have you gotten the RTSP link to work elsewhere? Maybe try pulling it up with VLC media player and see if you can get it to work.

[@PondCam-fl2mx]

@@NellysSecurity I have the same issue. It works in VLC but I just get a blank screen in OBS

[@NoLimitOfMasti-Fun]

i have this camera:{V.T.I. WiFi Enabled IP Dual Antenna Indoor Security Camera with Night Vision, 720P Resolution, Rotatable Video Remote Control View Via Smart Phone for Security Home Office} is it possibe to stream with it...

[@NellysSecurity]

Good question! As long as it has an RTSP Stream, or if you have access to a web interface. Then technically yes. You may need to reach out to the manufacturer to find out that info.

[@glasshalfempty1984]

6:47 that is not quite right. Higher resolutions will typically be at higher bit rates and therefore higher quality. What you will run into, however, is a bunch of buffering issues if you don't have enough upload speed. And that makes the stream worthless.

[@starsandnightvision]

How do i go about streaming a WIFI camera with SSID and password and that isn't a security camera? For example i have a night vision camera that only has WIFI capability and i would like to record it on my phone or pc without the need of a special app.

[@NellysSecurity]

You would more than likely need to reach out to the manufacturer of the camera you have on hand to find out the capabilities of what you are able to do with it.

[@ags5080]

IS this only if your on the same network at cameras?

[@NellysSecurity]

From our testing, yes. But if you can manage port forwarding, you may be able to get the RTSP stream remotely.

[@user-pd3sj6jn3d]

The method is not working, I am trying to connect my dashcam but no streaming is come !

[@XenomTV]

what username and password is needed ? from where to get them

[@kukasally]

Can you use Ring camera.

[@NellysSecurity]

If Ring cameras support ONVIF, then technically yes! We just do not have a Ring camera here to test ourselves.

[@GenreFluid]

Would this work with outdoor cameras?

[@NellysSecurity]

As long as the outdoor cameras support an RTSP Stream, then yes!

[@danielkansoda]

When I stream name tags and crawlers get masked by the video. How do I get the name tags and crawlers showing pls

[@NellysSecurity]

What are you referencing as name tags and crawlers exactly?

[@levasquez]

It is posibly stream more than one camera ?

[@NellysSecurity]

Technically yes, as you could add multiple video sources and set them up in OBS. This would all depend on your Internet speeds. In this case you would probably want to get a capture card and just stream an NVR.

[@janjicvladimir]

Any way you can stream directly to KZbin or any other platform without having to use OBS? Directly from IP camera to YT?

[@NellysSecurity]

You sure can! Just put in the proper stream info into OBS and you can stream to any supported platform!

[@janjicvladimir]

@@NellysSecurity hey nelly. Thx 4 reply. I was wondering about streaming directly to youtube without obs? Without having to use computer at all

[@NanoNutrino]

@@janjicvladimir No, you need some kind of interface to direct the live feed from the camera to the youtube digest server. You can use alternatives to obs, or you can get a dedicated hardware device like the "Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro" but you can only feed hdmi into the device so you would have to make sure it's hdmi.

[@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG]

thanks for the video! ill probably have to re watch it 7 times to get it lol . im having a hard time using my netvue cameras outside of their $hitty app. is there anyway to use these netvue cameras without the netvue software??? i can locate the cameras ip addresses but no matter what ive tried i cannot get them to pull into any other camera viewing software. pain in the ass.

[@NellysSecurity]

Thanks for the kind words Jose! Unfortunately we have never carried that brand to offer advice. Most manufacturers are stuck to 1 or 2 apps that they develop. You may go over to ipcamtalk.com to see if someone over there can recommend something for you!

[@slaweksawicki]

3 or 4 Mega BYTES per second ????? Mega bits per second

[@ruger51995]

Why do i need software why not just enter the stream code KZbin gives?

[@NellysSecurity]

Without the OBS software, where would you put the Stream Code from KZbin? NVRs and Cameras usually do not have the option to directly stream to a website without some additional help like OBS.

[@fluffynutter17]

is there a way to embed this double monitor onto a website such as a live stream for a weather camera?

[@NellysSecurity]

What double monitor are you referencing exactly?

[@jdrlmill]

Can OBS stream to my WEB page hosted by Bluehost?

[@NellysSecurity]

Great question! We do not have that answer but if you go check out OBS's forums, they may have the info you are looking for.

[@jeffparks25]

how do i find my camera ip adress ports all these numbers

[@NellysSecurity]

Most manufacturers have software that will allow you to find that info. Reach out to them and im sure they can provide it for you!

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

I dont understand all the ips ,obs, and the rest, I just want to watch my dog from my computer camer to my Iphone can you help me even a free App?

[@NellysSecurity]

Most cameras nowadays come with their own Software & app. You can certainly use that instead of the streaming method we used in this video. This video is mainly directed towards anyone that wants to livestream their cameras to the public or groups of people via youtube, facebook, twitch, etc.

[@Lexismarthome]

It’s megabits per second not megabytes per second

[@Khairul_Alam]

how can i stream direct without obs?

[@NellysSecurity]

Where will your stream be hosted?

[@Khairul_Alam]

@@NellysSecurity I want to direct RTMP stream on youtube by using Dahua imou ranger 2 IPC camera. How can I do this?

[@darkMoon202]

In particular, even watching videos is as difficult to understand as sending a satellite into space. And you keep saying it's so easy and simple.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣We are living in the 21st century with a simple application IP cameras should be able to broadcast live in social media I think

[@NellysSecurity]

If you have additional questions at all, you are more than welcome to reach out to us! - [e-mail] / 855-340-9999

[@DannyMancheno]

6000 kilobits, not kilobytes, you're off by a factor of 8 dude.

[@NTRCP]

Then why are you even watching this video? Was that your attempt at humor?