I tried #Frigate today & OMG it is so much easier to configure than #Shinobi. I even connected it to #HomeAssistant! So I removed Shinobi from my server & will move forward with frigate as my #NVR.

Now I just need to return the #Amcrest cam that misleadingly advertises #ONVIF support but really only means partially, in its own app. #Reolink #P1Zoom will probably be my next trial since I confirmed it is ONVIF profile T verified.

I know that’s gibberish to most. It was to me 3 weeks ago. 🤷‍♂️

So the #Amcrest IP2M-841 cam is viewable/recordable through Shinobi ✅

However, neither the PTZ controls nor audio are exposed over #RTSP 🙄

So I have a stationary cam with no audio. That’s… fine, I guess. 😒

Nothing makes you feel more stupid than trying to get #Shinobi to recognize PTZ GET commands to control your #Amcrest cam.

#FML.

#Amcrest IP2-841 cam went straight into #Shinobi w/ the main RTSP stream, so that’s good. Just need to spend some time figuring out how to setup ONVIF and access PTZ controls.

Figuring out the file saving will probably be a project for another day.

So... the #Amcrest #security cam I bought to tinker with only exposes the substream to #RTSP, not the main live stream. #Shinobi says the "substream is an on-demand method of viewing the live stream", meaning it can't record/monitor the feed unless I leave the feed open in a browser 24/7.

How in the ever living fuck would I know that ahead of time?

Bought a cheap #Amcrest #RTSP cam to trial on #Shinobi. I can open the rtsp stream in #VLCplayer, but I must be configuring something wrong in Shinobi because it just shows me a black screen 🤔

Guess I’m troubleshooting tomorrow.
#security

Also I know way too many network IP addresses by heart now 😅

Fuuuuck that. I was already looking for a way out because of #FuckAmazon #FuckBezos #BoycottBezos & because #Ring is DOUBLING its service fee, but this is the nail in the coffin.

Any recs for privacy-focused #security cams/systems? Was eyeing maybe some #Amcrest cams w/ local #NVR & #Shinobi but def not set on anything yet. Solar is a plus. Out of the box would be great but I know that often comes with a sacrifice to #privacy.

From: @arstechnica
https://mastodon.social/@arstechnica/115391716398424654

#FrigateNVR is officially up and running on my home network! I started with a single AMCREST Turret Camera to test things out, and for just $60, it’s performing surprisingly well.

Next steps? Adding three more cameras around the house for full coverage. I’m also considering testing out their doorbell camera to see if it supports RTSP as it would be a great addition to the setup and will allow me to add it to Frigate as well.

I also need to invest in the Google Coral TPU to help take the detection load off the CPU of the HP Mini I am running this setup on.

Loving how this is shaping up so far.

#HomeLab #SmartSecurity #AMCREST #HomeAutomation