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How to Stream Your IP Camera Live with IPCamLive
Want to livestream your business, local wildlife, or showcase a scenic location in real time? IPCamLive makes it easy to turn any RTSP-enabled IP camera into a live stream you can embed on your website — no complex setup or server required.
✅ What You’ll Need
- A compatible IP camera with RTSP support (e.g., Reolink, Amcrest, Hikvision)
- Stable internet (Wi-Fi or 4G LTE via SIM card)
- An IPCamLive account (free trial available)
- Optional: Solar panel or external battery for remote locations
📦 Recommended Cameras
Here are some options that are recommended (prices are approximate):
- Reolink Go PT Plus – 4G LTE, pan & tilt, ~CAD $250
- Reolink RLC-520 / RLC-810A – PoE/Wi-Fi, 5MP or 4K, ~CAD $300
- Amcrest IP5M-T1179EW – 5MP, RTSP support, ~CAD $250
- Hikvision DS-2CD2043G0-I – 4MP, weatherproof, ~CAD $300
🔧 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sign Up with IPCamLive
- Visit ipcamlive.com and create an account.
- Choose a plan that fits your needs (SD, HD, or Pro).
- You'll receive an ingest server URL for your camera to stream to.
- Configure Your Camera
- Access your camera settings (usually via its web interface or app).
- Locate the RTSP stream or streaming settings.
- Input the IPCamLive stream URL and credentials (provided in your dashboard).
- Save and reboot the camera if needed.
- Test Your Live Stream
- Return to your IPCamLive dashboard.
- Your live feed should appear within a few minutes.
- Adjust resolution and privacy settings as needed.
- Embed the Stream on Your Website
- Copy the embed code provided by IPCamLive.
- Paste it into your website’s HTML or use a block/module for video embeds.
- You can also link directly to the stream if you don’t want to embed it.
- Optional Add-Ons
- Add a solar panel if your camera is battery-powered
- Use a data SIM card for 4G-enabled cameras in remote areas
- Install camouflage skins for wildlife applications