Some cameras allow the key frame to be created every second or a different amount by the user, refer to your cameras manual and support on how to do this. Snapshots generated by FFmpeg use the key frames (iFrames) to lower the CPU load, and since some cameras only produce a key frame every 2+ seconds with their default settings, this will effect how often a snapshot is produced. When using FFmpeg instead of a provided URL to create snapshots, it requires more CPU that you can turn on and off via the pollImage channel using a switch or rule. If your camera has a snapshot URL, provide it to the binding via the config called snapshotUrl after first testing the URL in any browser. This binding can turn a RTSP stream into snapshots (.jpg still pictures), create motion and audio alarms, cast the camera and much more.įFmpeg is required to be installed for these features to work and this must be done manually.įFmpeg can be installed very easily see Video Streams. # Special Notes for Different Brands # Generic Cameras Only after doing the above ask for help in the forum and create a new thread.Search the forum using any log messages to find how others have already solved it.To enable TRACE logging, enter this in the openHAB console log:set TRACE.
This binding allows you to use most IP cameras in openHAB and has many hidden features, so please take the time to read through this guide to learn different ways to work with cameras that you may not know about.