Definition

RTSP

A common streaming protocol used by IP cameras and video systems.

What it means

RTSP, or Real Time Streaming Protocol, is one of the common ways a camera or VMS exposes a video stream for local analysis. DHI uses RTSP streams as one input path for edge inference.

Why it matters

RTSP support helps a safety AI deployment use cameras that are already installed instead of waiting for a camera replacement project.

Evaluation questions

  • Can each pilot camera expose a stable RTSP stream?
  • Is the analytics node on the same network segment as the stream source?
  • Does the stream quality support the chosen detection model?