The Real Time Streaming Protocol is a network control protocol designed for use in entertainment and communications systems to control streaming media servers. The protocol is used for establishing and controlling media sessions between endpoints.

How does RTSP stream work?

How RTSP works. When a user or application attempts to stream video from a remote source, the client device sends an RTSP request to the server to determine the available options, such as pause, play and record. The server then returns a list of the types of requests it can accept through RTSP.

How does a streaming protocol work?

A streaming protocol is a standardized method of delivering different types of media (usually video or audio) over the internet. Essentially, a video streaming protocol sends “chunks” of content from one device to another.