Axis
Axis RTSP URL and free recording software
Axis cameras stream at rtsp://CameraIP:554/axis-media/media.amp. Use this address to record them in Litmus NVR, a free NVR for Windows, Mac and Linux, or choose ONVIF to find them automatically.
Axis RTSP URL
| Axis | |
|---|---|
| Stream | rtsp://CameraIP:554/axis-media/media.amp |
| Find the IP | AXIS IP Utility |
From Axis’s official guide “Stream with RTSP”, checked September 2026.
If it does not connect
- Check that the computer running Litmus and the camera are on the same network (router).
- Sign in to the camera’s web page or app to confirm the username and password.
- If you changed the camera’s RTSP port from 554, replace 554 in the address with that number.
- To test the address, open it in VLC media player under Media > Open Network Stream. In VLC, put the account in the address: rtsp://username:password@CameraIP:554/...
Record Axis cameras in Litmus NVR
- Download the installer from the download page and run it. Litmus starts when installation finishes.
- Open Litmus in a browser on any device on the same network and create a local account. No Litmus account is needed on your network.
- Add your cameras. Litmus finds cameras on the same network. Select a camera under Found cameras, enter its username and password, and click Check connection to see a picture from the camera. If your camera is not listed, click Add manually and enter its IP address and manufacturer.
- To watch from anywhere, connect your Litmus account and use the phone app or app.litmusnvr.com.
Questions
Can I record Axis cameras on a Mac?
Yes. Litmus NVR runs on macOS 14.4 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and records Axis cameras over RTSP or ONVIF.
Can I record cameras from different brands together?
Yes. Litmus NVR connects any camera that supports RTSP or ONVIF, so you can mix brands on one computer and search them together.
Is Litmus NVR really free?
Yes. Every feature is free with no camera limit. Live View over a direct connection is unlimited.