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Hikvision cameras on iPhone and iPad
Device stream channel conventions and firmware-specific ONVIF account settings described by Hikvision support.
App compatibility: not physically tested. These notes describe manufacturer documentation. They do not verify playback, audio, camera movement or recording access in CameraViewer.
Connection details to check
- Documented connection
- RTSP, ONVIF
- Credentials
- RTSP uses the device account; ONVIF user configuration differs by firmware.
Documented address examples
Channel one substream
rtsp://DEVICE_IP:554/Streaming/channels/102554 is illustrative. Read the configured RTSP port, then confirm channel and stream number.
Prepare the camera
- Read the configured RTSP port in the device settings.
- Choose the intended channel and main or substream.
- Review the firmware’s ONVIF account instructions separately.
Model and service limits
- Support articles show different port examples; there is no universal authentication-port rule.
- ONVIF menu labels and credential behavior vary by firmware.
Your next step
Match the exact firmware before trying the documented channel format.
Sources and limits
How do I get my RTSP stream?Hikvision · Selected documentation claims reviewed 2026-10-02
Publication date: Not stated · Source update: 2025-10-30 · Manufacturer or standards documentation
<stream number> represents main stream (01), or the sub stream (02)
Source update date, not original publication. Article shows differing port defaults; guide requires configured device port, model and firmware checks.
Read the source ↗How do I enable ONVIF on a Hikvision camera?Hikvision · Selected documentation claims reviewed 2026-10-02
Publication date: Not stated · Source update: 2022-10-10 · Manufacturer or standards documentation
Click on the 'add' button and create a ONVIF profile
Source update date, not original publication. Historical settings walkthrough requires exact firmware confirmation; no CameraViewer ONVIF test.
Read the source ↗Why can't I find ONVIF on my camera in Integration Protocol?Hikvision · Selected documentation claims reviewed 2026-10-02
Publication date: Not stated · Source update: 2023-02-01 · Manufacturer or standards documentation
Open Network Video Interface is ONVIF spelled out.
Source update date, not original publication. Describes a firmware menu/account exception; do not apply it across every Hikvision device.
Read the source ↗Prelaunch content. Manufacturer protocol documentation and app test evidence describe different things.