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RTSP protocol for Ring devices?
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Any plan to enable the RTSP protocol on Ring Doorbells and Cameras? That's a standard streaming protocol for security cams that will enable Ring devices to work with 3rd party software like Blue Iris.

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04-11-2019 11:51:23

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  • O

    I'd also like that.

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    09-11-2019 05:38:29

    • J

      RTSP is indeed the predominant protocol used by IP CCTV cameras - that is what might be regarded as professional grade CCTV equipment. However it seems consumer or 'smart home' cameras more typically use HLS that is HTTPS Live Streaming instead. For example Netatmo use HLS on their indoor, outdoor and smart doorbell cameras. I believe NetGear Arlo might support both, I have seen a comment saying it (now) supports RTSP but that stream is encrypted. The fact NetGear Arlo now supports HomeKit suggests it also supports HLS since that is what HomeKit supports. So support for both protocols would be preferable. For what its worth the app 'SecuritySpy' for Mac only supports RTSP and not HLS. :cry: Also it seems older or simpler cameras may still only support MJPEG which as far as I am aware does not support audio. I believe the Ring doorbells support SIP and the Ring Stickup Camera uses MJPEG.

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      11-11-2019 11:40:21

      • F

        I also need that for Blue Iris integration

        4

        23-11-2019 05:47:27

          D

          Same for me. My $34. Wyze pan cams have RTSP firmware that can be loaded and provides my Blue Iris with a stream. which works exceptionally well.

          5

          09-12-2019 09:47:34

          R

          Ive got 5 wyze cams going now with blue iris. Local internal storage! Yeah! I’ve tapped into all of them with rtsp. It’d be really cool to see who’s at the doorbell with blue iris too!!

          1

          04-01-2020 10:41:23

          H

          Have you had luck long term with Wyze and RTSP with Blue Iris? I kept having them disconnect.

          0

          09-01-2020 12:24:37

          R

          The cams with the weaker wifi signal do drop there connections. I have upgraded my wifi network with a medium duty router and that helped. I then took my old linksys router and used that as an extender. That helped.. I do have plans to expand my wifi network with a tp-link extender. RING/AMAZON - LET ME TAP INTO THE RSTP STREAM WITH MY SYSTEM PLEASE!!!

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          09-01-2020 02:16:54

          H

          Ok thanks. It's weird mine would drop connection every couple of hours. It wasn't the wifi signal though. I have terrific signal throughout my house. Blue Iris would have an error and wouldn't be able to stream the wyze again until I rebooted the camera. I spoke to wyze and basically they just said their rtsp isn't recommended and isn't supported and I should flash back to the original firmware.

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          09-01-2020 05:49:02

      • C

        Hey Neighbors! Thank you for your feedback on this. I will make sure to pass on the ideas to the appropriate team. In the meantime, you can learn more about [the protocols and ports we do use here!](https://support.ring.com/hc/en-us/articles/205385394-The-Protocols-and-Ports-Used-by-Ring-Devices) Thanks for helping making our community great. :smiley_cat:

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        10-12-2019 06:00:43

          R

          [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Amcrest-1080P-WiFi-Wired-Video-Doorbell-Camera-with-IP55-Weatherproof-2-Way-Audio-140-Degree-Wide-Angle-AD110-2/312170655?mtc=Shopping-B-F\_D27E-G-D27E-27\_31\_CONTROL-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-CONTROL&cm\_mmc=Shopping-B-F\_D27E-G-D27E-27\_31\_CONTROL-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-CONTROL-71700000034238969-58700003946879296-92700050456676682&gclid=CjwKCAjw\_LL2BRAkEiwAv2Y3SUgP5R-Di02ssRAWXL1wPyRmITo\_nI2A14dW\_FOxGx-SWLUcHP271xoCqokQAvD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Amcrest-1080P-WiFi-Wired-Video-Doorbell-Camera-with-IP55-Weatherproof-2-Way-Audio-140-Degree-Wide-Angle-AD110-2/312170655?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D27E-G-D27E-27_31_CONTROL-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-CONTROL&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D27E-G-D27E-27_31_CONTROL-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-CONTROL-71700000034238969-58700003946879296-92700050456676682&gclid=CjwKCAjw_LL2BRAkEiwAv2Y3SUgP5R-Di02ssRAWXL1wPyRmITo_nI2A14dW_FOxGx-SWLUcHP271xoCqokQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)

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          26-05-2020 04:41:48

          J

          > @Ricke333 wrote: > > [https://www.homedepot.com/p/Amcrest-1080P-WiFi-Wired-Video-Doorbell-Camera-with-IP55-Weatherproof-2-Way-Audio-140-Degree-Wide-Angle-AD110-2/312170655?mtc=Shopping-B-F\_D27E-G-D27E-27\_31\_CONTROL-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-CONTROL&cm\_mmc=Shopping-B-F\_D27E-G-D27E-27\_31\_CONTROL-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-CONTROL-71700000034238969-58700003946879296-92700050456676682&gclid=CjwKCAjw\_LL2BRAkEiwAv2Y3SUgP5R-Di02ssRAWXL1wPyRmITo\_nI2A14dW\_FOxGx-SWLUcHP271xoCqokQAvD\_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Amcrest-1080P-WiFi-Wired-Video-Doorbell-Camera-with-IP55-Weatherproof-2-Way-Audio-140-Degree-Wide-Angle-AD110-2/312170655?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D27E-G-D27E-27_31_CONTROL-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-CONTROL&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D27E-G-D27E-27_31_CONTROL-NA-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-CONTROL-71700000034238969-58700003946879296-92700050456676682&gclid=CjwKCAjw_LL2BRAkEiwAv2Y3SUgP5R-Di02ssRAWXL1wPyRmITo_nI2A14dW_FOxGx-SWLUcHP271xoCqokQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) There was no mention of RTSP on the above page but I checked the manufacturers own site and yes it does seem Amcrest do support RTSP.

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          26-05-2020 04:46:26

          M

          Replying to Chelsea\_Ring Any movement on this? The idea of even opening it jus to subscribers would be acceptable at this point.

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          03-06-2020 08:39:13

          C

          Hey @Moonzi. No updates at this time on if and when RTSP protocols for Ring devices will be allowed. I apologize that I have no updates, but it is still not a feature we allow with the Ring devices. You're welcome to add your feedback to our [Feature Request](https://community.ring.com/c/products/24) board, as this is the best way for us to gather and share feedback with our teams. If we do allow this in the future, I will make sure to update this thread here, as it is our "master thread" per say of our neighbors that want this integration. :)

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          04-06-2020 04:33:13

          R

          This is unfortunate, there are a lot of features I do like with Ring but unfortunately with my home automation project I have realized that the lack of RTSP with ring products I cannot fully tie them in with my automation's and the other 6 cameras I just put in. It is sadly time for me to cut my losses and sell off my 3 Ring cameras, for the average non-technical person they are great but you should have some forethought and accomdations for the powerusers too and I just do not see that over the past year watching this and threads alike.

          5

          04-06-2020 08:57:36

      • W

        Also voting for RTSP for ring devices for Shinobi and zoneminder integration

        6

        20-08-2020 07:37:33

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