A: Yes, if the camera has been port-forwarded or uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology. However, you should never port-forward a camera using the default password. Use the Hipcam cloud service (which encrypts traffic) instead of raw port forwarding.
Hipcam does not have a single proprietary app. Instead, they are compatible with universal apps like:
Alternatively, some users search for “Hipcam” in their app store and find a generic P2P app. The login process is the same: add device > manual add > enter IP and port > use admin / 123456. hipcam default login
The previous owner or a family member may have changed the password and forgotten. The only solution is a hard factory reset.
How to reset a Hipcam camera:
A: No legitimate backdoor exists. You must perform a hard factory reset using the physical reset button. Warning: There are internet rumors about a “hidden root” password, but these are generally false or malware traps.
A: Yes. The RTSP URL format is typically:
rtsp://admin:123456@192.168.1.105:554/
Or sometimes: rtsp://admin:123456@192.168.1.105:554/stream1
Replace 123456 with your current password after you change it. A: Yes, if the camera has been port-forwarded
Changing the password is step one. Do these three things to truly lock down your feed:
1. Disable UPnP on the router
Log into your home router, find UPnP settings, and turn it off. This prevents the camera from opening random internet holes without asking you. Alternatively, some users search for “Hipcam” in their
2. Check for firmware updates
Hipcam is not always great about security patches, but go to Settings > About > Firmware Upgrade just in case. Old firmware often has known exploits.
3. Use a strong, unique password
Do not use 12345678 or password123. Use a password manager to generate something like HipCam$9kL#2mQ.
