By using a universal networking language called RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol), you can easily connect your AMLINK Wi-Fi camera directly to your existing Amcrest NVR using a custom protocol. This gives you 24/7 continuous local recording alongside your traditional POE cameras. Before adding the camera into the NVR, please make sure the camera is on the same network as the NVR and you are using the most up to date AMLINK Pro mobile app.
Note: A custom protocol must be available in the NVR to be able to add an RTSP enabled device into it.
Step 1: Open the AMLINK Pro app and access your device. Tap the device settings icon (•••) and select General.
Step 2: You will notice multiple settings options for your camera. Tap RTSP.
Step 3: Review the RTSP prompt and tap Next. The RTSP key menu will be displayed. This menu allows you to set a custom username and password for your RTSP stream, however, it can be left as default if needed. Tap Confirm when ready.
Note: Enabling RTSP will disable cloud storage and stop cloud events. If you are ok with this tap Yes to activate RTSP.
Step 4: The RTSP link will be displayed in the interface. The RTSP link can be entered manually into the NVR or you can copy it and sent it to yourself so you can paste it into the web user interface of the NVR.
Adding The Camera Into The NVR
Step 1: Log in to the web user interface (web UI) for your NVR. For more information on how to access the web UI click here.
Step 2: Click on Management and select Camera.
Step 3: Click Device Search and select your devices from the device list. Click Manual Add. In the Protocol menu, select the Custom protocol then copy or enter the RTSP link into the Main Stream field. Once the RTSP link is entered, click Save to finish adding the device into the NVR.
Note: If the status is red, select the device you just added and click refresh, the status will turn green indicating it is added properly into the NVR.