No video? Try to check the following solutions!

The steps in this article require using the web interface of a 2N device. Please follow this manual in case this is your first time using the web interface.

 

If the video is not working, there could be many things that can prevent a video stream to be visible. Let's check the solutions below:

Please note that trying every possible step before reporting an issue from the app, and specifying in which scenario the video does not work, will increase your chances of resolving the situation more quickly.

Please do not forget to mention if the video is working on different connectivity or with a different phone/operating system (and if they are on the same network).

 Always check if you are running the latest possible version on the intercom and on the 2N® Mobile Video application!


Easy

1.1 Check if your intercom is equipped with a camera

  • If you do not have access to the intercom's web interface, you can check visually if the intercom has a camera or not:
    • Login to the intercom's web interface

    • Navigate to the green section Status > Device

    • Look for "Device Features"

2N Device State tab  


1.2 Check if the camera is not damaged

  • You can check the camera stream in the Intercom device:
    • Login to the intercom's web interface

    • Navigate to section Hardware > Camera > Common Settings

    • Open the "Live Preview"

    • Visually inspect the camera stream

2N OS Hardware Camera Preview


1.3 Try to re-install the application

  • This procedure might differ based on your operating system, please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions:
    • Find the 2N Mobile Video application on your phone

    • Uninstall the app

    • Install the app back from the app store (Google Play/App Store)

    • Login back to the app using the QR code

    • Make a call and check if the video is working


 1.4 Try to use different connectivity

  • If the video is not visible on the Wi-Fi

    • Try to use a different Wi-Fi network (public, friend's, neighbour's, hotspot from the mobile network)

  • If the video is not visible on mobile data

    •  If possible check with a different SIM card


 1.5 Try to use a different phone (same network)

  • Try to use a different phone on the same network

  • If possible try to use a phone with a different operating system (Android/iOS)


Medium

 

2.1 Check if the H.264 codec is enabled

  • Make sure the video codec (H.264) is correctly set up in the Intercom unit:
    • Login to the intercom's web interface

    • Navigate to the section Calling > SIP 2 > Video

    • H.264 codec should be enabled (preferably set as 1 (highest))

2N OS Codec Settings


 2.2 Check if the H.264 payload is correctly set up

  • Make sure the video codec (H.264) payload is correctly set up in the Intercom unit:
    • Login to the intercom's web interface

    • Navigate to the section Calling SIP 2 > Video

    • Open the menu Extended Codec Settings (hidden by default)

    • Check if the default payload for Baseline Profile, Packetization Mode 1 is 123

    • Check if the default payload for Baseline Profile, Packetization Mode 0 is 124

    • If not, change the payload to default values and save the changes

 

2N OS Codec Payload Type


 2.3 Enable/Disable Adaptive Video Quality

  • Sometimes enabling/disabling the Adaptive Video Quality will resolve issues related to the video not showing up properly:
    • Login to the My2N portal

    • Navigate to the device (Intercom)

    • Open the 2N Mobile Video menu

    • Disable/Enable the Adaptive Video Quality

    • Test if you can see the video

My2N Device Configuration


 2.4 Disable HW video decoding

  • This setting is available for Android only:
    • Open the 2N Mobile Video application

    • Open the configuration

    • Scroll all the way does and open Advanced Settings

    • Turn OFF the Video HW decoding

    • Restart the application

  • To reset the application it is not sufficient just to throw away the app from the task manager (recent apps list), you need to force stop the app in the phone's settings!
    • Please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions:

Example: (phone settings > apps > see all apps > Mobile Video > FORCE STOP)

My2N App Android Video HW Decoding

My2N Android App Force Stop


Hard

 

Check if your firewall does not block certain ports

  • Improper setup of your firewall can cause an outage of your network connectivity, 2N is not responsible for any incorrect changes done by the customers. If you are not sure what you are doing please check with your ISP.
    • Open your router's web interface (or your firewall directly if it is not part of the router)

    • Navigate to the section firewall

    • Set up a rule in your firewall

ServiceProtocolDirectionPort
RTP (video/audio packets)UDPOut

30 000 - 31 999

 


The video still does not work

  • If you have gone through all the steps and video still does not show up:
    • Contact your Intercom Administrator, Property Manager or person responsible for configuration of the Intercom/My2N site
    • Contact us here: Technical Support - 2N

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