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First Camera Setup

This guide explains how to add your first camera, configure video streaming, enable recording, and verify live view/playback in Camlocus.

After the purchase you will receive an email with credentials to login to your server where you can create cameras, users, etc.

Login to the platform and select Cameras -> All, at the top left corner.


Step 1 – Add Camera

Open:

      Cameras -> All -> Add

Enter:

  • Camera Name
  • Timezone

Click:

      Save


Step 2 – Open Camera Settings

Open:

      Camera -> Actions -> Edit -> Settings -> Video Icon


Step 3 – Configure Video Settings

Recommended settings:

  • Video Source: RTMPS Stream
  • Motion Detection Type: FTP Video
  • Transcoding: Yes
  • Record Stream: Yes
  • Playback: 7 Days

Click:

      Update


Step 4 – Start Streaming

Start sending video to Camlocus using one of these methods:

  • Blue Iris
  • FFmpeg
  • RTSP camera
  • Cloud Device Adapter


Step 5 – Verify Camera

Open:

      Live Stream

Confirm that your camera is visible.

Open:

      Playback

Confirm that recorded video is available.