VLC: Stream video via RTP - how it works
You can easily receive an RTP stream with the VLC media player. We show you how this works in this practical tip.
VLC Media Player: Stream video via RTP
To receive a stream via RTP, you must first download the VLC media player. Make sure that you have the correct bit version of your operating system.
- Open the VLC player.
- Go to the "Open network stream" option under the "Media" tab, or use the "Ctrl" + "N" key combination.
- Now enter the IP address of the respective stream with the associated port. Alternatively, you can also insert any YouTube link.
- Click "Play", the stream should start.
- If the video does not start, your VLC media player does not have the required access rights in the firewall. In our next article, you will learn how to allow VLC to penetrate the firewall.
Read our next practical tip. Here's how to set the VLC media player as the default player.
