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CHOICE

Choice is a private-label brand that sells Wi-Fi cameras and security systems through online retailers. Their products are designed for DIY installation and quick setup. Choice cameras include features such as mobile alerts, SD card storage, and app-based live view. The brand targets price-sensitive customers who want straightforward security. Choice appeals to buyers looking for value without brand premium pricing. How to connect to Choice IP cameras?

Connecting to your Choice IP camera

Choice IP camera connection options:
Try the following rtsp connection options in SmartVision to connect to Choice.

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.188
Default username: admin
Default password: admin

Default RTSP address IPPT250A:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/live_mpeg4_1.sdp

The connection details provided here are community-sourced, may be incomplete, and are offered without any warranties of reliability. For How to Reset IP Camera to default factory settings please click here.

Choice IP camera

Initial setup of IP cameras starts by isolating the device from the main network and connecting it to a separate segment or directly to a laptop to avoid IP conflicts and prevent accidental external access. Identify the factory IP address and default credentials and change them right away. In large systems the same password can be used within an isolated subnet for easier management, but different passwords should be set for remote access.

rtsp address of Choice IP camera URL for streaming video

RTSP is a standard protocol for streaming video and audio over a network. It lets the camera connect to a recorder or software without vendor apps. The URL usually looks like rtsp://login:password@IP:554/path_to_stream. You can find it in the documentation, the web interface, or with SmartVision or ONVIF Device Manager.







ONVIF vs RTSP: What’s the Difference?

People often confuse ONVIF with video streaming — but ONVIF doesn’t transmit video at all.

Choice compatible software

Assign a static IP address from a dedicated range, place cameras in a separate VLAN, and block direct Internet access if cloud features are not used. Use SmartVison to find CHOICE on network. Disable UPnP, DDNS, auto-updates, and any unused protocols for security reason. If the camera does not support RTSP, check if you can enable it in settings. Try HTTP streaming if supported. If not, replace the camera with a model that supports RTSP or ONVIF.

SmartVision

SmartVision is a powerful Windows video surveillance software supporting IP cameras, continuous video recording. Capture and save important moments with powerful video recording software built for stability and intelligent storage management.
Features include motion and object detection, face and license plate recognition, audio-only recording from IP cameras with automatic speech recognition in over 100 languages, cloud integration.
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Key features of SmartVision

SmartVision applies smart detection algorithms so the system reacts only to real, relevant events

  • Full ONVIF compatibility with IP cameras.

    • Support for RTSP and HTTP protocols makes it possible to connect cameras from any manufacturer.
    • Optimized performance through GPU acceleration.

  • Automatic speech recognition in 100 languages

    • Audio can be recorded together with video, or separately without video to save disk space.

  • Continuous video recording in MP4 format (H.264 and H.265)

    • High-resolution video recording with efficient compression.

  • Automatic license plate recognition

    • Detection of vehicle license plates.
    • Reports on parking duration.

  • Object detection and classification

    • Event-driven video surveillance.
    • Automatic detection of people, animals, vehicles, and other objects.

  • Face recognition and person identification

    • Configuration of the system to recognize employees or visitors by face.
    • Reports showing each employee’s time spent in the office.

  • Timelapse recording to save disk space

    • Adjustable frame-rate recording.
    • Reduces archive size while preserving only the key moments.

  • Smoke and fire detection

    • Built-in detection of smoke and flame in the frame.
    • Fast response to potential emergency situations.

  • Remote access and integration with cloud services

    • Remote playback of recorded video from any device.
    • Access to the video archive through mobile and web applications.

  • Smart video surveillance with motion detection

    • Recording only meaningful events to avoid overloading the archive with unnecessary footage.

  • Reliable system operation with automatic recovery

    • Protection against connection drops and stream errors, ensuring stable operation even with low-cost cameras or weak network connections..

  • Multi-server architecture

    • Behind its simple interface lies a multi-server architecture designed to operate at the scale of enterprise systems and large surveillance data centers
What Users Are Saying About SmartVision
SmartVision brings simplicity and intelligence to security with its AI-powered VMS. It’s easy to use, provides real-time motion detection, and gives you remote access to your cameras. Here’s what users are saying:
  • Lastly, managing everything from one central location has always been an issue with traditional systems. With SmartVision, I can access all my cameras and recordings from anywhere. Whether I'm at home, at work, or traveling, I can monitor my property in real time through an intuitive, cloud-connected interface. No more relying on physical NVRs or complicated setups – everything I need is just a click away. It's the ultimate solution for modern security needs.
    Frank Nelson
  • Another issue I encountered with my old system was the limited scalability. When I needed to add more cameras, it was a hassle. I had to deal with complicated IP configurations, additional hardware, and lots of manual work. SmartVision's flexibility makes scaling up easy. I can add new cameras and integrate them seamlessly into the system without any headaches, and the cloud integration allows for scalable storage and remote access to all my footage, no matter how many cameras I add.
    Kyle Long