It uses 'ffmpeg' to open the RTSP-stream and grab a snapshot from it. With this script you can grab snapshots from a RTSP-stream. Grabbing snapshots from RTSP-stream with script based on 'ffmpeg'Ĭams that spit out a RTSP-stream ( Real Time Streaming Protocol) won't work in Domoticz. If they do not work in the browser, they will definitely not work in Domoticz.įor example a Foscam camera setup could be: If they work there, they will likely work in Domoticz. for Foscam clones you need to try some of the official Foscam URLs.Īlso try out the full URLs in the webbrowser first. Please refer to your camera manual/model for the settings.įor almost every IP cam you can also find settings here: iSpy Connect databaseįor 'clone' IP cams or other unknown Chinese cameras you might need to try out a few different URLs.į.i. It is also possible to send such an email with the dzVents snapshot function eg dz.snapshot(1,'Subject') without adding a trigger device to the camera.Īctual list of ImageURLs for IP cameras you can find on our wiki page Hardware#IP-networkcameras. Now if the device is triggered an email is sent with a snapshot.

Enable Email notification in menu Setup - Settings - Email and select 'Send camera snapshot as attachment'.

Select from the pull down list Device/Scene the device that triggers the notification (On/Off) and on what action and with the delay.

To connect a device and setup email notification with snapshot: This will add a camera stream icon to the switch widget and also will give the opportunity to attach a camera snapshot to the email notification when the switch is triggered. You can connect a Domoticz switch/light like a Door Switch or Motion Sensor to a camera. Snapshot.cgi?user= #USERNAME&pwd= #PASSWORD Note: If your camera Image URL needs to define a USERNAME and/or PASSWORD, you can use the #USERNAME and #PASSWORD tags like: Note: A list of ImageURLs for IP cameras you can find on our wiki page Hardware#IP-networkcameras or in section IP Camera General below

ImageURL = URL for making a snapshot image, not a video stream without the IP Address or Port and slashes.Password: Password if you need to enter that in the snapshot URL.Username: Username if you need to enter that in the snapshot URL.Name: The name you want to identify your camera with.To add a Camera to Domoticz go to 'Setup -> More Options -> Camera' and press the blue button 'Add Camera' In Domoticz you can add cameras that you can use to take snapshots when an event happens. 1.6.4 Setup a new dummy motion-sensor in Domoticz.1.2.1 Grabbing snapshots from RTSP-stream with script based on 'ffmpeg'.

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