Reolink
Reolink RTSP URL and free recording software
Reolink cameras stream at rtsp://CameraIP:554/Preview_01_main once RTSP is turned on in the Reolink app. Use this address to record them in Litmus NVR, a free NVR for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Reolink RTSP URL
| Reolink | |
|---|---|
| Main stream | rtsp://CameraIP:554/Preview_01_main |
| Sub stream | rtsp://CameraIP:554/Preview_01_sub |
| NVR and Home Hub channel | In Preview_02_main, the middle number is the channel |
| Do first | RTSP is off on many models. Turn it on in the app under Advanced Network Settings > Server Settings |
| Find the IP | The router’s list of connected devices |
From Reolink’s official support page “Introduction to RTSP”, checked September 2026.
Reolink cameras without RTSP
Most Reolink battery cameras and Reolink 4G cameras do not offer RTSP, so other software cannot record them.
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 Reolink 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 Reolink NVR software for Mac?
Litmus NVR runs on macOS 14.4 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and records Reolink cameras that have RTSP turned on.
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.