Today, based on the advice of many experts and professionals, we offer a few simple and effective ways to display the live feeds of your IP cameras on a TV or smart TV, without the need for an NVR, including wireless alternatives.
Solution 1: IP-Camera-to-HDMI Converter/Decoder
Devices such as NetcamViewer Monitor allow easy display of any IP security camera feed on your TV. It’s as straightforward as connecting your IP cameras and the TV HDMI port using an Ethernet cable. Alternatively, users can opt for IP-camera-to-HDMI converters to transform video streams into a TV-compatible format.
Solution 2: DLNA Method
Making use of the Digital Living Network Alliance (what’s DLNA) server on a PC and streaming IP videos on a DLNA-compliant TV is another viable solution. For this, your IP camera needs to enable data transfer over RSTP/RTP, with the PC serving as a conduit between IP cameras and the DLNA-enabled TV.
Here is a detailed guide on how to stream an IP camera to a TV shared by IP camera users.
Solution 3: Google Chromecast or Apple TV
If you prefer a wireless solution, Google Chromecast or Apple TV are fantastic options, granted the viewing apps support casting. You can mirror your Android phone’s view to your TV or display IP camera videos by mirroring video feeds from surveillance camera mobile apps.
Solution 4: Streaming Apps on Smart TVs
If you own a Smart TV such as Samsung or LG, you could download IP camera viewing apps. These apps, in conjunction with a mini Android PC, convert your smart TV into a surveillance monitor. However, be prepared that these apps might be a tad slow to load or might require some navigation.