Dahua
Dahua RTSP URL and free recording software
Dahua and Amcrest cameras stream at rtsp://CameraIP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0. Use this address to record them in Litmus NVR, a free NVR for Windows, Mac and Linux, or choose ONVIF to find them automatically.
Dahua and Amcrest RTSP URL
| Dahua, Amcrest | |
|---|---|
| Main stream | rtsp://CameraIP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 |
| Sub stream | rtsp://CameraIP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1 |
| NVR channel | The number after channel= is the channel |
| Find the IP | ConfigTool (Dahua), Amcrest IP Config (Amcrest) |
From the Dahua Network Camera Web 5.0 Operation Manual and Amcrest’s “Accessing Amcrest Products Using 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 Dahua 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
Is there Dahua NVR software for Mac?
Litmus NVR runs on macOS 14.4 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and records Dahua and Amcrest 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.