Adding IP Cameras on Zoneminder

Add any particular hints or tricks you have found to help with your ZoneMinder experience.
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Sialuk
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Adding IP Cameras on Zoneminder

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I have multiple IP Cameras across several branches. I am new to ZoneMinder and linux. I have tried to find on youtube how to add IP Cameras on Zoneminder but i cant find.
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burger
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Re: Adding IP Cameras on Zoneminder

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Easiest way to start is with a well supported camera (they are all different) and existing documentation at
https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Hardware_Compatibility_List
see also
https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Beginner_hardware
and
https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide
fastest way to test streams:
ffmpeg -i rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<ipaddress>:554/path ./output.mp4 (if terminal only)
ffplay rtsp://<user>:<pass>@<ipaddress>:554/path (gui)
find paths on ispydb or in zm hcl

If you are new to security software, read:
https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Dummies_Guide
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