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    [MMM-RTSPStream] - Video Streaming from Live Feeds & Security Cameras

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    • BKeyportB Offline
      BKeyport Module Developer
      last edited by

      hmmm. have you tried changing to “sub” rather than “main”? The “sub” feed is the lower quality feed, and better suited for RPI…

      The "E" in "Javascript" stands for "Easy"

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      • B Offline
        bill22
        last edited by

        Hey Guys,

        i face some problems to get the RTSP module to work with my stream and wonder if @shbatm or someone else can help.

        Objective is to use the live dvb-c feed provided by an AVM FritzBox 6490 cable router to display the tv program on the MagicMirror (v2.7.1).

        The link given by the FritzBox is working fine with the VLC player on the Raspberry but when using the same link in the RTSP module it remains a black screen.

        Stream Link FritzBox:
        rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803

        ———
        Config used from generator:

        {
            module: "MMM-RTSPStream",
            position: "middle_center",
            config: {
                autoStart: true,
                rotateStreams: false,
                rotateStreamTimeout: 10,
                moduleWidth: 354,
                moduleHeight: 240,
                localPlayer: 'omxplayer',
                remotePlayer: 'none',
                showSnapWhenPaused: false,
                remoteSnaps: false,
                stream1: {
                    name: 'test1',
                    url: 'rtsp://184.72.239.149/vod/mp4:BigBuckBunny_115k.mov',
                    frameRate: 'undefined',
                    width: undefined,
                    height: undefined,
                    },
                stream2: {
                    name: 'test2',
                    url: 'rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803',
                    frameRate: 'undefined',
                    width: undefined,
                    height: undefined,
                    },
             
                }
        },
        

        ———

        Some findings:

        • When using above link from the FritzBox in VLC player, the stream is working inside VLC Player
        • When using the Big Bunny test file on the mirror its starts automatically and running well
        • Tried both in the config generator, rotating streams and show streams in parallel, it brings the same result.

        The BigBunny streams is showing correctly with audio and video, FritzBox stream box will show grey frame with black content only and no sound.

        —————
        The console shows the following logs:

        Starting stream stream1 with args: [
        “–avdict”,
        “rtsp_transport:tcp”,
        “–win”,
        “351, 708, 703, 950”,
        “–live”,
        “–video_queue”,
        “4”,
        “–fps”,
        “30”,
        “rtsp://184.72.239.149/vod/mp4:BigBuckBunny_115k.mov”
        ]
        Starting stream stream2 with args: [
        “–avdict”,
        “rtsp_transport:tcp”,
        “–win”,
        “351, 968, 703, 1210”,
        “–live”,
        “–video_queue”,
        “4”,
        “–fps”,
        “30”,
        “rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803”
        ]
        Starting PM2 for omx_stream2
        PM2 started for omx_stream2
        Starting PM2 for omx_stream1
        PM2 started for omx_stream1

        ————

        Great if you have an idea and can let me know what to change to get this running.
        Bill

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        • evroomE Offline
          evroom @bill22
          last edited by evroom

          @bill22

          Hi,

          I would remove stream1 from the config (and rename stream2 to stream1) since you know “test1” passed.

          What does this say ?

          $ vcgencmd codec_enabled MPG2
          

          And when MM is started, do you see omxplayer processes ?

          $ ps -eaf | grep -v grep | grep omxplayer
          $ pm2 status
          

          And standalone (best without any omxplayer process(es) active) ?

          $ /usr/bin/omxplayer --avdict rtsp_transport:tcp --live --video_queue 4 --fps 30 --win 351 968 703 1210 rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803
          

          MagicMirror version: 2.30.0
          Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.5 (8 GB RAM)
          Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

          Test environment:
          MagicMirror version: v2.30.0
          Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Plus Rev 1.3 (1 GB RAM)
          Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

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          • B Offline
            bill22
            last edited by bill22

            @evroom

            Hi and thank you.

            Adapted the config as suggested and renamed the streams.

            checked your requested topics:

            pi@raspberrypi:~ $ vcgencmd codec_enabled MPG2
            MPG2=disabled
            

            Is the MPG2 codec mandatory?

            pi@raspberrypi:~ $ /usr/bin/omxplayer --avdict rtsp_transport:tcp --live --video_queue 4 --fps 30 --win 351 968 703 1210 rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803
            [1] 1346
            [2] 1347
            [3] 1348
            [4] 1349
            [5] 1350
            [6] 1351
            [7] 1352
            [2]   Fertig                  freq=394
            [3]   Fertig                  bw=8
            [4]   Fertig                  msys=dvbc
            [5]   Fertig                  mtype=256qam
            pi@raspberrypi:~ $ File "968" not found.
            
            Starting stream stream1 with args: [
                "--avdict",
                "rtsp_transport:tcp",
                "--win",
                "351, 708, 703, 950",
                "--live",
                "--video_queue",
                "4",
                "--fps",
                "30",
                "rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803"
            ]
            Starting PM2 for omx_stream1
            PM2 started for omx_stream1
            
            pi@raspberrypi:~ $ ps -eaf | grep -v grep | grep omxplayer
            pi        3533  2023  0 15:57 ?        00:00:00 bash /usr/bin/omxplayer --avdict rtsp_transport:tcp --win 351, 708, 703, 950 --live --video_queue 4 --fps 30 rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803
            pi        3551  3533  0 15:57 ?        00:00:00 bash /usr/bin/omxplayer --avdict rtsp_transport:tcp --win 351, 708, 703, 950 --live --video_queue 4 --fps 30 rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803
            pi@raspberrypi:~ $
            
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            • evroomE Offline
              evroom @bill22
              last edited by evroom

              @bill22

              The last output actually looks good.
              Processes are there.
              Do they remain present after a few minutes, with same PID’s ?

              Can you try this again using quotes around the --win parameter ?

              $ /usr/bin/omxplayer --avdict rtsp_transport:tcp --live --video_queue 4 --fps 30 --win '351 968 703 1210' rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803
              

              It can be that a mpeg2 license is necessary.
              I know that for satellite TS streams it is.
              http://www.raspberrypi.com/mpeg-2-license-key/

              When you stream it via VLC Player, you can see under Media Information - Codec Details what codec is being used.

              MagicMirror version: 2.30.0
              Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.5 (8 GB RAM)
              Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

              Test environment:
              MagicMirror version: v2.30.0
              Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Plus Rev 1.3 (1 GB RAM)
              Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

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              • B Offline
                bill22
                last edited by

                @evroom

                not sure if i can check this correctly with the processes but if i run the test file (Big Bunny) it runs for minutes…

                tried it with quotes around the win parameter:

                pi@raspberrypi:~ $ $ /usr/bin/omxplayer --avdict rtsp_transport:tcp --live --video_queue 4 --fps 30 --win '351 968 703 1210' rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1&freq=394&bw=8&msys=dvbc&mtype=256qam&sr=6900&specinv=0&pids=0,16,17,18,20,266,593,594,595,598,1801,1802,1803
                [1] 1563
                [2] 1564
                [3] 1565
                bash: $: Kommando nicht gefunden.
                [4] 1566
                [5] 1567
                [6] 1568
                [7] 1569
                [1]   Exit 127                $ /usr/bin/omxplayer --avdict rtsp_transport:tcp --live --video_queue 4 --fps 30 --win '351 968 703 1210' rtsp://192.168.178.1:554/?avm=1
                [2]   Fertig                  freq=394
                [4]   Fertig                  msys=dvbc
                [5]   Fertig                  mtype=256qam
                [6]-  Fertig                  sr=6900
                

                I am also going to check it out with the license as VLC is showing MPEG 1/2 (mpgv) as codec…

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                • B Offline
                  bill22
                  last edited by bill22

                  @evroom

                  MPG2 license is enabled now.

                  There is a difference now as the grey box from RTSP Stream module contains a Pause symbol (autostart is enabled) when moving the mouse over it…and becomes a play button when i click on it.

                  I have also adapted the frame rate and size towards the parameters shown in the VLC player detail window.

                  Any other idea what i could try…?

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                  • evroomE Offline
                    evroom @bill22
                    last edited by evroom

                    @bill22
                    You have to remove the second $ in the command.
                    This $ in my examples is just to say to run it from the the command line.

                    MagicMirror version: 2.30.0
                    Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.5 (8 GB RAM)
                    Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

                    Test environment:
                    MagicMirror version: v2.30.0
                    Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Plus Rev 1.3 (1 GB RAM)
                    Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

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                    • evroomE Offline
                      evroom @bill22
                      last edited by

                      @bill22

                      You try to add --genlog after the omxplayer command, like
                      omxplayer --genlog --avdict rtsp_transport:tcp ............
                      Then check the omxplayer.log, normally located under the directory where you started the command.
                      Or find it using sudo find . -name omxplayer.log.

                      MagicMirror version: 2.30.0
                      Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.5 (8 GB RAM)
                      Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

                      Test environment:
                      MagicMirror version: v2.30.0
                      Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Plus Rev 1.3 (1 GB RAM)
                      Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

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                      • evroomE Offline
                        evroom @evroom
                        last edited by

                        @bill22

                        Just a disclaimer.
                        I do not use this module any more for my stream (a webcam using h.265).
                        See first post on this page:
                        https://forum.magicmirror.builders/topic/2743/mmm-rtspstream-video-streaming-from-live-feeds-security-cameras/262?page=27

                        I could try to set it up again for a sat stream.

                        MagicMirror version: 2.30.0
                        Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.5 (8 GB RAM)
                        Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

                        Test environment:
                        MagicMirror version: v2.30.0
                        Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Plus Rev 1.3 (1 GB RAM)
                        Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm)

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