Post #2299959
2026-03-28 15:10 UTC
@parsingphase@m.phase.org my recent search for "cloud not required" cameras led me to Reolink. My needs were for indoor WiFi, so I went with the E1 Pro. Home Assistant docs were helpful in picking a model. You can stream with the app (anywhere) or with RTSP if on the same network. RTSP streams can be opened with VLC, which is a nice way to get it onto a big screen. Streaming with the app is supposedly end-to-end encrypted, just in case you are worried about others snooping on your birds. :)
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@mgerdts@mastodon.social 2026-03-28 15:17
@parsingphase@m.phase.org I was somewhat surprised to see that pretty much all the cameras support pan and tilt with object tracking. Some have meaningful zoom - particularly the outdoor ones with higher megapixel sensors. This could be useful if you are needing to keep an eye on multiple feeders.