Wyze v3 RTSP // Free Your Wyze Cam's Video
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- ** Wyze has removed the RTSP Firmware from their website. But you can still download it from their site: download.wyzecam.com/firmware... See the pinned comment for more information. **
Today we take a look at how to load the new RTSP firmware on the Wyze v3 camera. Now I know for most of you, this is a simple task, but I wanted to show the entire process from start to finish and how to add to Home Assistant / Blue Iris.
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00:00 - Opening
02:54 - Part 1: Load Firmware
05:25 - Part 2: Setup RTSP
06:34 - Part 3: Test RTSP
08:25 - Part 4: Add to Home Assistant
11:00 - Add to Blue Iris
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Thanks so much for the recommendation to watch your video on the Wyze docker bridge. I don't have Home Assistant but after watching that and more of your in-depth videos on Home Assistant I'm going to use it along with the Wyze docker bridge. I really appreciate the time and effort you take making these videos and sharing your knowledge!
I am so glad it helped! I really think that smart home tech can make people's life easier.
Thank you! after hours of trying to add this cam to my Synology Surveillance Station, you comment about turning off RTSP in the WYZE app and back on was the fix!!!
That is so dumb isn't it? I've had that happen on so many of my cameras. I would hope they fix it one of these days.
Thanks for the video! I saw your video on the v3 and was bummed to hear that RTSP wasn't supported. But very glad to see they released this update. Thanks again for the great explanation! :D
I am so glad it helped. I just hope they keep releasing the rtsp firmware's for all their cameras.
Owned a V2 for years, now I am going to purchase a Wyze V3 and try to connect it to my NVR. Thank you for your great video!
Hope you enjoy it!
I bought a V3 last year and wrongly assumed it would support RTSP. When I realized RTSP was not supported I was so bummed I didn't even unbox it. I was just about to sell the cam when I found your vid tonight announcing that Wyze had indeed released RTSP support. Thanks for much for the great setup instructions, this has made my day, sir!
I am so happy it helped. The usually release rtsp 6 to 12 months after a new camera release. I assume the outdoor cam will never get it due to power requirements.
What app do you use now that you did the rtsp the outdoor v3 does work on it by the way mine does by this guys information to download it
Excellent video! Liked and Subscribed as a result of your great simple instructions.
Thanks for the sub! So happy it helped!
Thank you for this. It worked very well. I have two units already, but I didn't want to dink with a beta/experimental firmware on them. So I bought a "refurbished" unit from Microcenter (Farfax, Virginia) for not a lot of dollars and installed the alternative firmware and now have a "rover" camera to play with.
You're welcome!
Thanks Sal! I miss seeing new episodes of impractical jokers every week! Hopefully you guys reunite soon!
Lol thats not him
Thank you Ryan!!! Smart and cute! I wish I could still buy the wyze 2.
What makes you want to buy the Wyze 2? I really feel the 3 is a large step up.
freaking awesome info tube ty
So wyse pulled the RTSP firmware from their website. I am concerned that they may want to completely kill this feature to drive adoption of a service instead?
Look at you, already getting free test items 😄. Great video buddy, that is exactly what I needed for my HA. I’ll be getting with you in private soon to see if you can help me adding all my cameras to my Synology server
Ha. They are practically throwing items at me... Well some vendors are. The team at wyze has been great even though I'm a nobody.
For sure. I've been meaning to play with Synology more. Would love to help!
@@ThisSmartHouse I’m glad to see you succeeding man. We will continue chatting on discord. 👍🏼
Thank you brother! It means a lot.
Great video Buddy! Very much appreciate that you include the actual RTSP links, instead of blocking them so we can see what it's supposed to be. Also appreciate that you make these videos simple for those of us that have full time jobs and only do this part time and are not Home Assistant guru's (yet). Your video is much better than the one I just watched from someone else. Keep making these . :-) They are super helpful. btw, if you have any easy videos on how to add the Nest Thermostat to HA, that would be SUPER appreciated. Everything I've seen so far seems like a hack to get it to work. I was hoping to access mine through the Alexa integration, but oddly it didn't come through into HA.
Thank you so much, that means a lot! I work in IT, so I know that making it as simple as possible means it will reach the most people.
Did you see my video on Nest and HomeBridge? That is my favorite method for integrating Nest into HA. ua-cam.com/video/QWlfoy5NRRw/v-deo.html
It may seem daunting (a lot of steps) but it is rock solid. I also recently spoke with the dev of the "official" integration and he has recently updated his documentation to make it easier. Give one of them a shot and if you run into issues, jump on our discord. I would be happy to help! tshouse.link/discord
Just an additional comment -- as SD cards are getting cheaper and cheaper -- the SD card needs to be formatted FAT32 for the Wyze cam to be able to use the .bin file. This may save some folks some time in flashing either custom RTSP or going back to stock firmware.
Thank u!!!
great video. thank you
Glad you liked it!
Great video! FYI this works with my +add on cam V3 to my wyze cam floodlight BUT when you do this to the cam V3 attached to the floodlight the RTSP does work but messes with controls to floodlight making floodlight unuseable. Had to removed RTSP from that camera to fix floodlight operations.
That is good to know, I have a flood light in a box that I am planning on installing for a video. I will be sure to mention this (and you as well). Did you see my video on the Wyze Docker Bridge? That would allow you to have RTSP with no changes to the firmware. Another commenter noted a new project called wyze mini hacks that also looks promising. Thanks for watching!!!!
The bad thing about RTSP is the you cannot block internet access for more privacy because the cameras become very unstable...connecting/reconnecting every few minutes because even though they are on RTSP firmware, Wyze requires them to have internet connection...why?... that's a very good question. Why internet connection when motion detection and all the bells and whistles are useless on RTSP anyway.
Thanks!!
Welcome!
i just purchased 2x of these, and may get another 2 if they work as good as you say!
Just make sure you have a strong wifi setup. RSTP will pull on your wifi environment.
thank you!
You're welcome!
thank you
You're welcome
HI. Great information. Thanks so much for sharing this. One question. You mention at 9:15 that the static IP can be set "in the camera setting itself". Can you elaborate on that. I have been through all the settings on my V3 and I can find the MAC and the assigned IP but no where to set a static IP. Would prefer this method if possible to assigning to the MAC on my router. My camera firmware is version 4.36.6.17.
I could have sworn you could set the IP address but I guess you can't. My mistake. So you'd have to give it a DHCP reservation in your router or firewall.
I could not find the settings option or advance settings on the Wyze app. Was it removed? I have version 2.30.0
Amazing like always ☺️. I noticed something with Xiaomi on ur config yaml. Mind telling what that was?
I have two Xiaomi items. One is the Xiaomi hub for my Aqara sensors / devices and the 2nd is my Roborock vacuum.
Thanks for the great RTSP video. I was able to complete setting up RTSP for my two V3s after watching this video. However, there was one problem that frustrated me: the micro SD card must be formatted to FAT32. The default is exFAT which is not compatible with RTSP for some reason. You can format the micro SD card in the Wyze app but it seems that the card is still not FAT32. My two V3s are installed outside where wifi connection is still fairly good (140 mbps/downloading, 20 mpbs/uploading), but I had to set the image quality to be 360p to have more stability. SD and HD tend to be interrupted or disconnected.
Wyze cameras are getting worse and worse. They now won't save video without cam plus... You could be right next to the router and still have issues. Not to mention they force kill SD cards with updates as to prevent you from having free recordings.
I'm a little worried about the new required cam plus lite as well. But on board recording is not changed whether or not you subscribe. I haven't had to change any of my SD cards on any of my cameras.
@@ThisSmartHouse on board recording has a long history of issues that even the company knows about and has forum and thread posts in the thousands on the issue.
I have used every major brand SD card and they will push updates they know will disable all ability to record. You have to force a old firmware to SD then load them one by one. That does not always fix the issue and the company is aware of that. Yet they do nothing during update development to prevent it.
FWIW, the docker Wyze bridge can provide a rtsp stream for just about any Wyze cam without having to rely on the beta firmware.
I have actually started using it and it is way better.
Can we get more details on that? What is it? How does it work? Where do I get it?, etc. etc. Help for the noobs.
I'll try to throw a video together at some point in time but here's the link to the project. github.com/mrlt8/docker-wyze-bridge/wiki/Home-Assistant
Just bought this camera because of the patched RTSP. I'm buying it to monitor 3D prints remotely as well as capturing timelapses. Might throw a 10ah USB battery in a waterproof kitchen storage box for crittercam duty. Looking forward to what it can do.
Very cool. I use the version 2 camera with the webcam firmware flashed on my 3D printer.
They also sell the outdoor camera which is battery powered and water proof.
@@ThisSmartHouse I actually need the plug in power for the printer monitoring because that could be running for days recording a stop motion sequence. The Wyse Cam 3 is waterproof, so I just need to provide a big battery with a USB when I need to operate it without power.
i set up RTSP on my WyzeCamv3 after watching your video. I wanted it for nothing fancy but to be able to monitor the camera from my desktop using VLC. Worked like a charm, absolutely no issues for about a month. Now, it runs for about 3-5mins and disconnects from VLC. Can't figure out what has changed but pretty much useless at this point. Any suggestions? I've already re-flashed the firmware to the cam, no change.
It might be your Wi-Fi network. I know I have problems with continuing to stream rtsp on my network but that's because it's overloaded.
I have six Wyze cameras, and I set three of them up for RTSP. Those are on pan cams, and every three or four days they rotate to a new position without any input from me. I have two other pan cams not set up for RTSP, and they don't do this. It's very annoying to have to keep panning them back to where I want.
That sucks. Do they reboot? If you don't want to mess with the firmware you can try the Wyze docker bridge.
what I want is where each camera can stream to a browser if needed with a plugin for security . Use one of my old mini linux boxes to see each camera in its own browser and record to a few TB HS
I see you commented on my Wyze Docker Bridge video. This is the current best way to access most all of Wyze's cameras. Now I don't think there is a log in page for the Wyze Bridge, but you could always set up something like Cloudflare Zero Trust to have access to it from outside your home. That is what I have set up and it works great, but it does have a learning curve.
Question! Can you send the output of a Wyze v3 cam with RTSP directly to a zoom meeting?
I'm pretty sure you cannot. However if you use a virtual camera, like the one included in obs, you should be able to select it as a camera source in your zoom meeting.
I can create the entities, and even according to the light on my Wyze Cam, "something" is viewing it, but when I go to look at the feeds it says they couldn't start and check logs. I did. I didn't see why they weren't starting. I've tried one ffmpeg and one generic both with their appropriate attributes (I think) and I can't get either one working. I'd be pulling out my hair if I wasn't already bald.
Make sure your configuration.yaml has both ffmpeg: and stream: defined in it.
So what exactly is the purpose of RTSP?
I have 2 wyzecam v3 and I just want to be able to get clips to my SD card without paying monthly... Is this the only option for that?
is there a way to get MJPEG or JPEG stream through the RTSP firmware or is that a feature that will hopefully be implemented one day. I use iCam and it doesn't do RTSP
No. It only outputs an rtsp. But you can run it through another piece of software like blue iris or monitor to get a different type of feed.
By flashing the new firmware. Does it still work when im outside from my home?
Yes. You still get all of the app features.
Hello,
just a short question regarding the Wyze cam v3. Do you know where I could order a wyze cam v3 from germany without usury of some sellers?
Wyze official conduct shipping to USA, but not to other contries. Amazon germany dont sell the cam and on ebay I just can buy 1 cam for above 80$ and shipping of 30$.
Thank you and greetings from germany
Hmmm I am not sure about sellers in Europe. I know that there have been problems with warranty coverage outside of the US in the past.
@@ThisSmartHouse ok. The wyze team itself still not replied to my questions. Furthermore I won‘t like to use the warranty.
Well, I have to search for someone in the USA who could buy some wyze cam v3 in my order. 😮💨
That is unfortunate they make you jump though hoops.
UPDATE: I did find a link to the download from the Wyze website: download.wyzecam.com/firmware/rtsp/demo_v3_RTSP_4.61.0.1.zip
Now that they have pulled the links to the firmware, don't expect any support from Wyze. It could break your cam. (Thanks to blinqblinq.com/wyze-v3-get-rtsp/ for the link).
*If you can't get your camera to flash or don't want to mess with that, check out the Wyze Docker Bridge: **ua-cam.com/video/YZVJ1yvdobE/v-deo.html*
*It looks like Wyze decided to pull all RTSP firmware, so this video will not help you unless you can acquire the firmware from someone who already has it. I have asked for a reason from Wyze, but so far nothing.*
Here is their statement: support.wyze.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026245231-Wyze-Cam-RTSP
Thank you for this update! I just bought the cam v3 and was trying to find the RTSP firmware.
Just search the Wyze beta forum, the v3 firmware can still be downloaded, just set it up today
Do you have a link?
@@ThisSmartHouse tried to post the link but it keeps deleting it
Uugghh. UA-cam... I will find it thanks for the heads up.
I have 2 Wyze v3. One cam with the 32gb has been 2 times. I also bought new 32gb micro SD cards. But one cam has a 64gb micro sd card. No problems. They 6 months old
Are you having issues flashing the firmware?
@@ThisSmartHouse yes it was with the cam v3 with the 32gb card. I have them facing my front yard. It's closer to the router, Also nothing is wrong with the 32gb micro sd card which I buy from Micro Center a 10 min ride from my house. Wyze replace them. The last firmware update I did have to factory reset both. They stopped detection and/or powering on. I have Blink Cameras too in the same spot if Wyze fail.
Great video, I tried to use your link for the RTSP sw but it's currently down. can you posted somewhere else.
Another question> Do you know if this works for the Wyze Outdoor Cam ? TKS
I found the RTSP sw at the Wyze support page. TKS.
Sorry about that, it must have gotten deleted. It is fixed now.
As far as the outdoor camera, no it is not supported for RTSP. I don't think it will ever be do to the fact it is powered from battery. I don't think you can do the battery management stuff with RTSP. Good question!
It never turned blue it flashes red and says ready to connect.
Can it work offline permanently even if power is temporarily lost then brought back?
Anyone able to compare performance of v2 vs V3?
I have multiple cameras and when I included all in the configuraiton.yaml file it's only creating the last camera on the list with is the Kitchen Camera. How do I get all to show up?
Make sure you have unique names for each of them. Because it will always take the last object if they don't have a unique name set for them.
I had the same issue. Only include the top level "camera" once. Then repeat the "- platform" section for each camera with a unique name.
Does the SD card need to remain inside after flashing or can be removed after?
I think it can be removed after.
Great video! When will RSP be added to the public release firmware?
Thank you. I don't believe they are going to add it to the public firmware release. On the V2 they kept it separates because it could impact some of their normal features. In addition they usually split the rtsp firmware off and it doesn't get as many updates.
@@ThisSmartHouse Will running the RTSP firmware stop future public firmware updates on a V3?
Yes. It has its own track. So if you have that firmware installed you can only update the rtsp firmware. You can always switch back to the regular main firmware easily.
Looks like Wyze just disabled the ability to download RTSP software for V3 cameras. What are your thoughts on an Android emulator (security etc.? I just want the Live View feed on my PC. I don't need any other feature.
Did you see the pinned comment and the video description? I had a direct link to the software. I also did a video on using the TinyCam software (Android running on a RasPi) to also create a RTSP stream: ua-cam.com/video/R6uIzcEcVfI/v-deo.html
Can home assistant record clips if there's motion detection?
Home Assistant doesn't have a DVR / NVR feature. It can display a clip but it is limited. You will need an NVR software like Frigate, Motion, or Blue Iris. Or a hardware NVR like the one from ReoLink.
Seems like audio doesnt work with the rtsp stream? Anyone else have that issue?
I can only hear the audio and not see the video
I followed the steps and it doesn't work. Pressing setup button and then plugging in takes the camera to setup mode (blinking red light) instead of solid blue light. Can someone help me with this?
Make sure that the file is named exactly like it is downloaded. You can also try to format the SD card and copy again.
i have the same problem and tried two different SD cards
I've tried it more than 100 times and I'm not able to update the firmware. I use a 128gb sd card with correct version 3 RTSP file in root. But even with the setup button pressed and I turn on the camera, it always flashes red and says: ready to connect. 🤷♂️
same thing happen to me but with 2 64gb sd cards. I had a kingston that had was being used for the camera but when i tried this , it didnt work. so i setup the cam again but used my samsung 64gb card and it worked flawlessly. not saying its the brand but try another card if you have to.
@@AnbuPlays Thanks friend, but I found the problem, it works with 128Gb but on my macbook I had formatted the sd card as "exFAT", but formatting as only "FAT" it worked here. Thank you very much!
Yes I think Wyze support recommends a smaller SD card for flashing.
@@ThisSmartHouse Yeah, my 32GB didn't fly, but an 8GB did.
is no longer available for download
Someone else mentioned that. I have reached out to Wyze to find out why.
@@ThisSmartHouse any update?
I believe I have a pinned comment above discussing what happened and how to download it.
I followed this procedure but my light never turns blue and starts saying ready to connect as soon as it turns on. it then turns on and off while I'm holding the button
You might need to format the SD card.
I had this issue as well. Formatting didn't work. I just used a different SD card. The one that didn't work was 32GB and the one that did was a POS 8GB one I had lying around. Just try another model/size or something.
I know a lot of people have had issues with the cards. Can you see what type of card the 32 gb was? Was it an SDHC or SDXC? Or just a plane SD (micro of course).
@@Thegamersdome this worked for me I had to switch to a shittier one for some reason
can you view your wyze cam footage on a pc with the vlc? after you flash the RTSP to the cam?
After you flash RTSP, yes, vlc works.
@@ThisSmartHouse thank you
Can you download footage from the pc without taking the SD card out of the camera?
No, not unless you are using Cam Plus. There isn't a method to pull over the local network (like FTP). You can record in another app or NVR. You can watch the videos stored on the SD card via the mobile app.
Looks like they took the site down...
I followed this...but my Wyze app in my iPhone does not generate the URL.
It does work however, I used the RTSP://:@/live in VLC
I just had to figure out the IP address of the camera.
My question is, can I download stored videos using RSTP from my Wyze camera so I can view them later? i.e., use RTSP as FTP?
Or is RTSP only for live streaming?
Yes the app can bug out sometimes. No RTSP is only a streaming protocol. I wish Wyze or someone would figure out how to pull video via SMB or FTP. You can watch the local recorded videos in the app, but that is it unless you are pulling the SD card out.
Sad to say I have to dump my wyzev3 cams in the trash. Tried rtsp for weeks, they pulled the firmware, so I tried the cam plub WebView, which is beta, and it sucks 😞.
If you still have the beta firmware it works on your cameras. I just don't know if they're going to be releasing a new version or not.
@@ThisSmartHouse I will miss the great Starlight image. The guts of the camera are great. It just seems like this small company can't keep up with the demand for the software to work right. Seems like many people had the problem that the rtsp streams about 3 minutes, then quits. Do you have any suggestions for another RTSP camera that plays nicely with NVRs or HA?
whats up with visual studio code all of a sudden being thrown in there... i have no idea what that is about ... man ... auto lost ....
Visual Studio Code (Server) is just the editor I use. You can use any editor you want to edit the YAML files.
How do you do this with Hoobs?
It looks like there is a FFMPG plug-in that supports RTSP cameras: plugins.hoobs.org/plugin/homebridge-camera-ffmpeg
I don't use HOOBS, but that is what I found online.
thanks for the video but for me i keep getting "ready to connect" after i install the SD card and hold down the "setup" button. this is right out the box. any help would be great.
Can you set it up in the app? Like normal
I'm having the same problem. I am able to set it up in the app normally
So when you have it flashing the rtsp firmware you cannot connect to your wi-fi? I typically set the camera all the way up get it connected to the Wi-Fi, then flash the firmware.
I've gotten my first camera to work with the new rtsp firmware, trying to repeat the same steps for the second one. I've connected it to wifi and my app, loaded the firmware on the microSD, unplugged it, held the setup button and replugged in the power, I'm still getting the "ready to connect" voice prompt. The links blink red continuously, with 1 blink of blue.
Hmm. Did you see the other commenter about the type of SD card? Maybe try and use the smallest and oldest card you have?
Ya tengo la Tapo Tplink C100 hace 1 año
It looks like that camera supports RTSP (Parece que la cámara es compatible con RTSP). www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2680/
Unfortunately each time there is an firmware update, the cameras become worst, why you guys keep downloading the cameras we purchased ?
That sucks you keep having issues. Have your contacted their support?
I can't get the blue light to come up! I press and hold the button and plug the cam in, but after a couple of seconds it gives me a red light and the "ready to connect" msg and I loose the connection on the phone. Any ideas how to fix it? I tried it like 20 times already but I always get the annoying "ready to connect"...
I keep having this problem as well I can't get the firmware light to come on
Maybe try different SD card. Is the bin file on the root of the SD card? You also might try to factory reset the camera before you start.
I think it's updated actually but haven't gotten the rtsp to work properly yet
@@ThisSmartHouse I tried a different SD and nothing, I press and hold the setup button and I hear some kind of click on the inside but then "ready to connect" over and over I can't even do factory reset all I get is the "ready to connect"
Can you add the camera to your account and then try to flash the firmware?
The RTSP file for wyze cameras was removed - any chance anyone here still has it on their desktop somewhere ?
Did you see my comment. I had a direct link.
I think I just downloaded it.... sweet - thanks for pointing that out!! :)
Awesome glad you found it. It's annoying when things change after I post a video but at least I was able to fund the direct link.
@@ThisSmartHouse can I have the direct link because it's not working on my pc either.
Update to your video - no RTSP: When you click on the link, you get ... "RTSP was considered a beta feature and we are currently assessing the path forward as the firmware versions have aged quite a bit. We have removed the firmware files for these versions for now and we’ll update the pages when plans are finalized."
If you check the pinned comment I referenced the fact that the files have been pulled. BUT... I did find that the link is still live on the Wyze website (I found via another blog). So there is a link in the description now.
Dayum...i'm not getting an RTSP option in Advanced Settings. I got the 'demo_wcv3.bin' file copied to the root directory of the Card... *What could be the problem?*
You might need to format the SD card again or try a different SD card.
@@ThisSmartHouse Thanks Friend. I tried 2 different cards... reg.ScanDisk cards. Same results...Pulled the cards out, and i see the file on the card. FOR SOME REASON; 'Software on my Android is not finding RTSP option.'---- AM i missing Step?
@@ThisSmartHouse ALSO...when i try to reboot (holding down the Setup button while pluggin power for 2 mins+)...i never get the Solid Blue light...it just keeps going to Flashing Red. (i've owned this camera 2mths now).
One thing to check is that to make sure it's the right file name. I thought it was just supposed to be demo.bin. it has to be the exact correct file name. Also I think you have to hold down the setup button when booting up the device. I haven't done it in a while but I think that's the procedure.
@@ThisSmartHouse "For Wyze Cam v2 and Pan, unzip the file and rename the contents to 'demo.bin'. Then transfer the files to a microSD card's root directory. For Wyze Cam v3, transfer the ‘demo_wcv3.bin’ file to a microSD card's root directory" (direct quote)
they removed the firmware
All I get is "ready to connect"
What step are you at? Have you used the app to connect it to your wifi?
@@ThisSmartHouse Copied the bin to the sd card after verifying that the name is correct. I put the card in and pressed the button. I felt the click. Then I plugged it in. Then it says ready to connect. So, I connect and start over. I've this 8 times now and yes, I reconnected every time in the app. Oh and it is the 'regular' connect and not the rtsp connect with username, p/w, etc.
v3 Camera? Was it able to connect with the default firmware?
@@ThisSmartHouse Yes and yes.
Trying to set this up has been a complete nightmare. I have the RTSP firmware installed, have a RTSP URL generated, but cant access the stream no matter what I do. I put the RTSP URL into the "open network stream" option in VLC and it keeps asking me for a damn password. I know for sure that I put the URL in correctly. I even turned RTSP off and back on again and generated an easier to reproduce URL and still no go. Im about to return this god damn camera Im so pissed at how little info they have for how to set it up properly and almost zero troubleshooting. Im sure there is something wrong with my router settings as I disabled my windows firewall and it didnt do a damn thing. Im not a networking guru but Im not a total novice either. Would be useful if they actually explained how to set the damn thing up in a router or firewall.
So you have the whole url including the user name and password? Try disabling the RTSP and re-enable it. Sometimes it gets "stuck".
@@ThisSmartHouse I ended up getting it to work, but Im not sure what did it because I uninstalled everything and reflashed the firmware twice, created rules in my windows firewall for the common RTSP port, and even accepted the free 2 week trial to the plus service before it finally got working in OBS and VLC.
I would be doubtful if it was an issue with your firewall. As your machine is reaching out to the camera which typically allows the firewall to open for that. I do know a lot of people have had issues with the firmware and have had to flash it a few times.
@@ThisSmartHouse For whatever reason, it kept giving me notices of blocking VLC, so thats why I had to make entries.
🤕 ouch! I think I need a remedial course.
Remedial course on what? Did you get stuck somewhere?
@This Smart House I am attempting to become more familiar with Home Assistant. This is ALL OVER MY HEAD. For now. Thank you. I will figure it out.
Well feel free to join our discord or the home assistant discord. There is a lot of help there.
@This Smart House I have teenage triplets. We lost their father last year. Not trying for sympathy. Not my style. $$$$ is very tight and we have had SERIOUS issues with safety.
Your camera is pointed to high bud. Makes u look like little Jerry Nadler 😂
Way old video. But thanks for the feedback. 🤣
Little above my head. What is VLC?
VLC is a free video / audio player. It can be used to test RTSP streams.
lol I'm using a 128gb SD card
Some users report 256GB works as well. The hardest part is getting the formatting right on the bigger cards.
way too much work for something they could build to share ip cam
Even worse. They got rid of it in all versions after.