How do I add a custom cam URL in BI ?

[lojix]

I have 3 cams currently working flawlessly with BlueIris v.3.

• 1x Wanscam
• 2x Foscam

I have recently purchased a cheap 'no-name' IP cam. It's model is titled 'Top-201'. It was an amazingly low price and I purchased it to add a review in the forum. I want to see if it's possible to add the cam in BlueIris and I'm having a bit of difficulty. In the Blue Iris cam config, there are fields to add a 'Video Path' and 'Video Params'. I have the video stream URL as the cam is auto detected in other software NVR's, 'iSpy' and 'Xeoma'. Although I don't seem to be able to add the URL's in BlueIris. None of the variations I try seem to work.

Is there any correct syntax format or way to add a URL for the video stream in BlueIris?

 

[fenderman]

select the generic stream from the top of the list, then add your custom path....make sure you have set the correct ports, user name and password.

 

[lojix]

I have done as you suggest, and get 'No Signal'. I check by purposely entering incorrect 'user' or 'port' and the message then becomes 'cannot connect' so I have a feeling it is connecting but for some reason, not displaying. Any suggestions?

...I have also noticed that the connection shows 2.50fps, but the Bitrate is 0.00kB/s - and no signal.

 

[fenderman]

Double check the port number and user name/password..

 

[lojix]

Okay, I will check again to confirm it is all fine. I might actually change it from the default port, even though there is no conflicts it might be worth a try.

 

[lojix]

Well... as much as I was sure that there were no issues with the ports, it looks like that was my problem. I changed all the ports (HTTP/RSTP/TCP/Media) from the default and re-entered the URL to the Video Path. Bang! Display sorted. TOP-201 is now running in BlueIris, no problems.

 

[fenderman]

Great! Thanks for the update.