Cloud Devices are local adapters used to connect cameras from a local network to Camlocus without exposing cameras directly to the internet.

Step 1 – Create Cloud Device

Open:

      Cloud Devices -> Add

Enter:

• Name
• Linux distribution

Click:    

      Save

Step 2 – Install Adapter

Use the generated unique key during installation.
Recommended operating system: Ubuntu

Step 3 – Confirm Device Status

After installation, the device should appear online in:
      Cloud Devices

Step 4 – Scan Network Cameras

Use Cloud Device details to scan the local network and detect available cameras.

Step 5 – Assign Camera to Cloud Device

Open:
      Cameras -> Actions -> Edit -> Settings -> Video Icon

Set:
      Video Source: Cloud Device (Adapter)

Then select:

• Cloud Device
• detected camera IP address
• local RTSP URL

Troubleshooting

If cameras are not detected:

• confirm the camera is on the same network
• ping the camera IP from SSH console
• run network scan again in Camlocus