IP Camera HubCAMERA RESOURCE
VIVOTEK cameras on iPhone and iPad
SD81x1 cameras covered by the cited manual, with configurable RTSP access names.
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
- Credentials
- Set a camera password and check its RTSP authentication setting; use the configured camera credentials.
Documented address examples
SD81x1 example access name
rtsp://CAMERA_IP:554/live.sdpValid only when stream one retains this access name and port.
Prepare the camera
- Read the access name and port under RTSP Streaming.
- Select the stream and confirm the video mode in the camera settings.
Model and service limits
- live.sdp is an example access name, which an administrator can change. This legacy manual does not cover every VIVOTEK camera.
- No physical camera has been tested in CameraViewer. Manufacturer documentation does not establish app compatibility.
Your next step
Copy the actual stream access name from the SD81x1 settings before making a local connection.
Sources and limits
SD81x1 User Manual: RTSP StreamingVIVOTEK · Selected documentation claims reviewed 2026-10-02
Publication date: Not stated · Manufacturer or standards documentation
Access name for stream 1: live.sdp
Legacy SD81x1 manual, page 48. Access names are configurable; publication date not confirmed.
Read the source ↗Prelaunch content. Manufacturer protocol documentation and app test evidence describe different things.