# RTMP camera streaming
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/gst-rtmp-stream-example.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/gst-rtmp-stream-example.html)
The **gst-rtmp-stream-example** application uses the input from ISP or RTSP camera
source to generate RTMP streams on a Waylandsink. You can use this application as a
reference to develop and configure new applications.
This application is primarily targeted for security systems and media broadcasting, where
a video from RTSP source or camera source streams across a network. You can either view
the stream or archive it for future review.
The following figure shows the pipeline involved in RTMP streaming with different
sources. For more information about the elements used in this pipeline, see [Pipeline flow](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/gst-rtmp-stream-example.html#gst_rtmp_stream_example__section_jtb_hvv_ngc).
Figure : gst-rtmp-stream-example pipeline
## Run the application
1. Ensure that you complete the [Prerequisites](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/mm_sample_apps_prerequisites.html).
2. In the terminal of the target device, download and run the RTMP
server:
docker pull tiangolo/nginx-rtmp
docker run -d -p 1935:1935 --name nginx-rtmp tiangolo/nginx-rtmpCopy to clipboard
3. In the terminal of the target device, select any of the following use cases and
run the respective command:
- **RTSP camera AVC to RTMP use case:**
gst-rtmp-stream-example -u 0 -d rtmp://<192.168.1.171/>live/01 -r Copy to clipboard
- **ISP camera to RTMP use case:**
gst-rtmi-camera-stream-example -u 1 -d rtmp://192.168.1.171/live/01Copy to clipboard
4. In the terminal of the target device, run the following command to connect VLC
to the
stream:
rtmp://192.168.1.171/live/01Copy to clipboard
In
this command, replace rtmp://192.168.1.171/live/01 with
the IP address of your device.
5. In the terminal of the target device, run the following commands to stop the
RTMP server:
docker stop nginx-rtmp
docker rm nginx-rtmpCopy to clipboard
6. To stop the use case, use CTRL +
C.
7. In the terminal of the target device, run the following command in the SSH shell
to display the available help
options:
gst-rtmp-stream-example --helpCopy to clipboard
## Expected output
The output is displayed on a Waylandsink.
## Pipeline flow
The following table lists the plugins used in the RTMP stream pipeline:
| Plugin | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [qtiqmmfsrc](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/qtiqmmfsrc.html) | Captures the camera feed and sends it into the capsfilter. |
| Capsfilter | Passes the feed to [Waylandsink](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/waylandsink.html) for display. |
| Capsfilter | If display option isn't provided, passes the feed to appsink. |
| [v4l2h264enc](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/v4l2h264enc.html) | Encodes the video for AVC (H.264) format. |
| h264parse | Parses the H.264 video. |
| flvmux | Wraps the video into an FLV container |
| rtmp2sink | Transmits to an RTMP server for live streaming. |
| | |
**Parent Topic:** [Run sample applications for a camera](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70022-50/topic/camera-sample-applications.html)
Last Published: Feb 20, 2026
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