This page lists known DVRs/Analog Video IP Streamers and cameras that are compatible with and have the ability to stream directly to iViewer.
You can learn about how to use the Video Tool here.
Please Note: this page consists information submitted by users. We do not guarantee that these devices will work with iViewer. Updates of device firmware/software or hardware updates may affect the devices ability to stream to iViewer. Please make sure you research any device thoroughly before purchasing it.
A good place to resource camera stream formats is iSpyConnect.
Recommended products for live IP streaming of analog video signals:
Brand | Model | Stream URL Format | Notes |
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FlexWATCH | Video Server FW3471 | http://192.168.168.81/cgi-bin/fwstream.cgi?ServerId=0&AppKey=0x00006784&PortId=0&CameraId=1&PauseTime=0&FwCgiVer=0x0001 | More stream formats @ iSpyConnect |
Axis | M7001 Video Encoder | Stream formats @ iSpyConnect | |
Wirepath | All | http://<ip address>/wps-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?camera=1&resolution=320x240 | On the Design tab stream URL can be something like the one listed in the example (640×480 is another option for resolution). Video Format is MJPEG. Also set Automatically Play. On the Security tab Username: user (default, change is required) Password: 1234 (default, change is required) Auth Method HTTP Basic Any field not mentioned can be left blank. Also you will need the latest firmware. |
Recommended IP Cameras:
Brand | Model | Stream URL Format | Notes |
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Zavio | F3201 | http://192.168.168.82:50202/stream?uri=video.pro1 | More stream formats @ iSpyConnect |
Zavio | F210A | http://ip address:port/video.mjpg | More stream formats @ iSpyConnect |
Foscam | 8918 | http://<ip_address>:<port>/videostream.cgi | On the Design tab Video Format is MJPEG. Also set Automatically Play and Stop when not visible. On the Security tab Username: admin (you'll need to create one) Password: admin Auth Method HTTP Basic. Any field not mentioned can be left blank. |
Foscam | FI9821W V2 | http://ip address:port/cgi-bin/CGIStream.cgi?cmd=GetMJStream&usr=admin&pwd=admin | After upgrade to latest firmware you will need to setup substream to MJPEG format: http://ip address:port/cgi-bin/CGIProxy.fcgi?usr=admin&pwd=&cmd=setSubStreamFormat&format=1 The result should be: <CGI_Result> <result>0</result> </CGI_Result> Auth Method HTTP Basic Example pan/tilt URL format: http://ip address:port/cgi-bin/CGIProxy.fcgi?usr%3Dadmin%26pwd%3Dadmin%26cmd%3DptzMoveDown%260000000000 http://ip address:port/cgi-bin/CGIProxy.fcgi?usr%3Dadmin%26pwd%3Dadmin%26cmd%3DptzMoveLeft%260000000000 http://ip address:port/cgi-bin/CGIProxy.fcgi?usr%3Dadmin%26pwd%3Dadmin%26cmd%3DptzMoveRight%260000000000 http://ip address:port/cgi-bin/CGIProxy.fcgi?usr%3Dadmin%26pwd%3Dadmin%26cmd%3DptzStopRun%260000000000 |
Axis | M1054 & 211M | http://192.168.0.10/axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?resolution=320x240&fps=30 | On the Design tab stream URL can be something like the one listed above (640×480 is another option for resolution). Video Format is MJPEG. Also set Automatically Play. On the Security tab Username: user (default, change is required) Password: 1234 (default, change is required) Auth Method HTTP Basic. Any field not mentioned can be left blank. |
Vivotek | IP-8332 | http://192.168.0.10/video4.mjpg | Need to setup the corresponding stream type on the camers (ie. stream 4 as mjpeg). On the Design tab stream URL can be something like the one listed (640×480 is another option for resolution). Video Format is MJPEG. Also set Automatically Play. On the Security tab Username: user (default, change is required) Password: 1234 (default, change is required) Auth Method HTTP Basic. Any field not mentioned can be left blank. |
D-Link | DCS-932L | http://<ip_address>/mjpeg.cgi | On the Design tab Video Format is MJPEG. Also set Automatically Play and Stop when not visible. On the Security tab Username: admin Password: admin (can be changed in the IP camera setup). Auth Method HTTP Basic. Any field not mentioned can be left blank. |
Geovision | GV-FE420/421 | http://<ip_address>/JpegStream.cgi?username=<username>&password=<password>&channel=1 | Make sure update to the latest firmware. On the Design tab Video Format is MJPEG. Also set Automatically Play and Stop when not visible. On the Security tab Not needed. All field not mentioned can be left blank. Sample URL http://192.168.0.101/JpegStream.cgi?username=admin&password=admin&channel=1 |
This is devices that are known to be NOT COMPATIBLE with iViewer. Some of these devices may have work arounds to get them working, we do not recommend using these devices.
Brand | Model | Status | Notes |
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Geovision | GV-VD320D | Stream not compatible. Partial work around possible with static jpegs | Example image URL format http://192.168.0.66/PictureCatch.cgi?username=xxxxx&password=yyyy&channel=2 If you do have one, you need to use the “image tool” and refresh the .jpeg image using a url as per below. |