🔧 FireVision Setup Guide

RTSP Camera Integration

🔥 Introduction: FireVision SaaS System Setup

Welcome to this hands-on training session where we'll explore how to turn your everyday CCTV cameras into powerful tools for early fire and smoke detection—using the FireVision system.

We're living in a time where climate change is no longer a distant concern. Wildfires are becoming more frequent, more intense, and dangerously unpredictable. And while most homes are equipped with indoor smoke detectors, what about the outdoors—your garden, your shed, your business premises? That's where FireVision comes in.

FireVision is a cutting-edge AI-powered platform that transforms ordinary video feeds into real-time fire detection systems. It's already helping firefighting teams across the globe with hazard tracking, predictive analytics, and situational awareness. But here's the exciting part: you can use it too, right from your home or business.

In this document, you'll learn:

How to connect your existing CCTV cameras to FireVision.
How to extend your safety net beyond the walls of your home.

Whether you're a homeowner, a small business owner, or a tech enthusiast, this document will show you how to make your camera smarter and safer—without buying new hardware.

🛠️ Before We Begin

To get the most out of this session:

Open your home or business CCTV camera's app.
Locate your internet hub or router—you'll need access to it during setup.

Let's dive in and put your cameras to work—not just for security, but for your safety.

Step 1: Find Your Camera's RTSP Link

Most IP cameras support RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol). This link allows FireVision to access your camera feed.

✅ How to Find It:

Open your camera's mobile or desktop app.
Navigate to Settings > Network > Advanced Settings.
Look for RTSP, Stream URL, or Video Path.

The link typically looks like:

rtsp://username:password@192.168.x.x:554/stream1

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Step 2: Set Port Mapping in Your Router

To allow FireVision to access your camera externally, you must forward the RTSP port.

✅ How to Do It:

Log in to your router (usually via 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). The password is often on the back of the router.
Go to Port Forwarding / NAT / Virtual Server.
Add a new rule:

Service Name: FireVision RTSP <Camera name>
Internal IP: Your camera's IP (e.g., 192.168.1.101)
Internal Port: 554 (or your camera's RTSP port)
External Port: 2554 (or your chosen external port number)
📝 Important: Make a note of this external port number. You will need to enter it in the "External Port Mapping" field for your camera on the profile page.
Protocol: TCP/UDP

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Step 3: Submit Your RTSP Link

Once you have your RTSP link, it's time to add it to your FireVision profile.

Your RTSP link

➡️ Go to your FireVision profile page and enter these details.

🔔 This will trigger a notification to the FireVision admin team to begin your setup.

⏳ Setup may take up to 48 hours. You'll receive a confirmation once the connection is established. Also, your RTSP link will be updated.

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Step 4: DDNS Setup via No-IP (Handled by FireVision Admin)

To ensure stable access even if your IP changes, FireVision uses Dynamic DNS (DDNS) via No-IP.

✅ FireVision Admin will process your No-IP setup and send you the DDNS credentials.

✅ What You Need to Do:

Wait for the email from FireVision with your No-IP hostname, username, and password.
Log in to your router again.
Go to DDNS Settings.
Enter:

Provider: No-IP
Hostname: Provided by FireVision
Username/Password: Provided by FireVision

🤔 What if my router doesn't support DDNS?

No problem. If your router lacks DDNS settings, you can use your static external IP address instead. You can easily find this by visiting a website like whatismyipaddress.com.

Once you have your external IP, go to your FireVision profile page. For the relevant camera, simply tick the "No DDNS Settings" box and enter your external IP address in the field that appears.

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Step 5: Test Your Live Camera Connection

Once DDNS is configured in your router:

Go back to your FireVision page.
Click "LiveCam".
Wait for confirmation or an error message.

If successful, your camera is now live and monitored by FireVision.

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✅ Final Checklist

[ ] RTSP link copied
[ ] Port mapping set (external port: 2554, protocol: TCP/UDP)
[ ] Details submitted to FireVision automatically on profile update.
[ ] DDNS credentials received and updated in the router
[ ] Live camera connection tested