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# Video/Network Stream

You can add live streams as a source using different protocols such as RTMP, RTSP, and even Newtek’s new NDI.

Go to **Add Source > Video/Network Streams**

![Add Source Menu > Video Network Stream source highlighted, showing the RTMP, RTSP, and NDI streaming options](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/472257649/3260a55826b7663efc92c932/add-source-menu-videonetworkstream.png)

* [ **RTMP Stream** ](#2-rtmp-stream)
* [ **RTSP Stream** ](#2-rtsp-stream)
* [ **NewTek NDI® Stream** ](#2-newtek-ndi®-stream)

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## RTMP Stream

### Adding an RTMP source

Click **Add source** > **Video/Network Stream** then select **RTMP Stream**

You will be prompted to input the _URL_ and the _Stream Name_ (stream key).

![Add RTMP Stream window](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/372299660/836cd8806ce4a4417257cd2b/Streams-02.png)

### RTMP Stream Source Settings

![RTMP Stream source properties window](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/rtmp-stream-prop-01_425frr.png)

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### Playback

**Volume Control**  
Adjusts the output volume coming from the RTMP stream.

**Audio Output**  
Select whether to output the source audio to System Sound (default) or Stream Only.

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### Stream Source

**RTMP variation drop-down**  
Select which variation of RTMP the stream uses: RTMP, RTMPS (TLS/SSL), RTMPE (encrypted) or RTMPT (Tunneled).

**URL (or Stream key)**  
The unique stream key, stream name or play path for the RTMP stream.

**Stream Name**  
Enter the name of your RTMP source.

**Stream buffer (secs)**  
Amount of incoming audio and video packets stored in seconds.

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## RTSP Stream

### Adding an RTSP source

Click **Add source** > **Video/Network Stream** then select **RTSP Stream**

You will be prompted to enter your IP camera’s _RTSP URL_ and choose the _Protocol_ to be used.

![Add IP Camera/RTSP Stream window](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/372302772/9d95f0cf2ad3a7c66015b931/Streams-07.png)

|| IP Cameras sources will have different RTSP URLs depending on the model and/or manufacturer. Click [here](/en/article/rtsp-url-formatting-1r7xv9o/) to learn more.

### IP Camera (RTSP) Source Settings

![IP Camera (RTSP) > Source properties window](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/rtsp-stream-prop-01_u8sa1w.png)

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### Playback

**Volume Control**  
Adjusts the output volume coming from the RTSP stream.

**Audio Output**  
Select whether to output the source audio to System Sound (default) or Stream Only.

### Stream Source

**Protocol**  
Sets the low-level transport protocol. If you experience any stuttering or desync, try to change the protocol from _TCP_ to _UDP_. If blocked by a firewall, try to set the protocol to _HTTP_.

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## NewTek NDI® Stream

NewTek NDI® or Network Device Interface lets you send video sources through IP within a Local Area Network.

  
Examples of improving your XSplit streaming content with NDI can be as simple as showing multiplayer gaming, remote guests, or other live content by capturing multiple XSplit Broadcaster streams per computer or as complex as using multiple NDI enabled applications to enhance your production workflow.

[Learn more about NewTek NDI® here](https://www.newtek.com/ndi/).

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### Adding a Newtek NDI® source

Click **Add source** > **Video/Network Stream** then select the _NDI® stream_ you want to add from the list.

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### Newtek NDI® Source Settings

![NDI Source output properties window](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/567507547fcdcc00/ndi-stream-prop-01_1e1yzto.png)

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### Playback

**Volume Control**  
Adjusts the output volume coming from the NDI® stream.

**Audio Output**  
Select whether to output the source audio to System Sound (default) or Stream Only.

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### Stream Source

**Quality**  
Changes the quality of the NDI® stream. If you experience any stuttering or desync, try switching the Quality to _Standard_. _Standard_ will receive the audio and video from the NDI® stream at a lower bandwidth.