submitted 1 year ago by fluxx@lemmy.world to c/homeassistant@lemmy.world

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Any recommendations for good open protocol cameras? I heard about Reolink cameras, are they ok? I need them to be Ethernet and be able to stream with RTP/RTSP and expose some sort of API for control/monitoring. And not depend on cloud, if possible. Thanks.

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[-] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 1 points 1 year ago

Happy with my Reolink RLC-820A cameras. 4K, powered via PoE, and no dependency on cloud services.

I have mine configured in a Frigate docker container, recording to my NAS.

[-] GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk 0 points 1 year ago

Another vote for Reolink.

Be aware that for initial config of each camera, you need to run an app (windows, iOS, android, I couldn't get it to work in Wine), or craft a QR code containing network information.

Also be aware that their 4K cameras use h265 when at full resolution, which isn't supported by a lot of FOSS due to licensing costs.

[-] Fireantz@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

I was able to config mine by finding it's IP address and going there with my browser. Haven't needed any app yet.

[-] wildbus8979@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 year ago

Roelink (wired) as others have said, Amcrest is also good. Have a look at The Hook Up on YouTube for reviews. He does only comparative reviews and local control is one of his most important metric.

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