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Call BWC RTMP/RTSP Video Streams from the CMSV Platform

This guide explains how to obtain and use RTMP/RTSP video streams of body-worn cameras (BWC) through the CMSV platform, and how to play them with VLC Media Player. The process requires obtaining a Jsession first, then generating the RTMP/RTSP URL for playback.

1. Request Jsession

Send a login request using the following format:

http://CMSV_Server_IP:Port/StandardApiAction_login.action?account=Account&password=Password
  • Replace CMSV_Server_IP:Port with your actual server address and port.
  • Replace Account and Password with your CMSV login credentials.

Example:

http://18.193.78.55:88/StandardApiAction_login.action?account=cmsv6&password=cmsv6

Copy this URL into your browser.
If successful, the server will return a Jsession string.

2. Generate RTMP/RTSP URL

Use the Jsession to generate a playable stream link.

RTMP format:

rtmp://CMSV_Server_IP:6604/3/3?AVType=1&jsession=Jsession&DevIDNO=DeviceNumber&Channel=0&Stream=1

RTSP format:

rtsp://CMSV_Server_IP:6604/3/3?AVType=1&jsession=Jsession&DevIDNO=DeviceNumber&Channel=0&Stream=1
  • CMSV_Server_IP → Your CMSV server IP address
  • 6604 → Streaming port (default)
  • Jsession → The session ID obtained in Step 1
  • DeviceNumber → The unique ID of the body camera

3. Locate the Device Number

The Device Number of each body camera can be found in the Cam Manager software under the device settings.

4. Play with VLC

  1. Open VLC Media Player.
  2. Go to Media > Open Network Stream….
  3. Paste the generated RTSP or RTMP URL.
  4. Click Play.
  5. The live video from the body camera should now display in VLC.