OpenIPC
Open-source firmware for IP cameras and surveillance devices
OpenIPC is an open-source firmware project for IP cameras built on common surveillance system-on-chips. It replaces proprietary, often insecure stock firmware with a maintained, self-hostable alternative that streams standard RTSP.
Key features
- Open firmware for IP cameras
- Standard RTSP streaming
- Improved security
- Wide SoC support
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Frees cameras from cloud
- Actively developed
Trade-offs
- Flashing risk
- Hardware-specific
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