Method B: Using Local NVR Software (Frigate, ZoneMinder, or Home Assistant)
Some specialized services or home assistant integrations allow generating a QR code that encodes the camera’s RTSP link, username, and password. Step 3: Link Camera to Telegram Bot
We’ll use motioncam-alerts as an example.
Copy the provided by BotFather. Keep this string of characters safe. Step 2: Get Your Telegram Chat ID
If you are looking to simply join a camera-sharing group or add a camera-related contact on Telegram, you can use the built-in scanner as detailed by Open your phone's Camera App Point it at the Telegram QR code. yellow Telegram link that appears to open the bot or group instantly. or a recommendation for a specific camera brand that supports this natively?
last_motion = 0 while True: # Check motion status from IP Webcam's status JSON try: resp = requests.get(f"http://<phone-ip>:8080/status.json", timeout=2) data = resp.json() if data.get("motion_detected") and time.time() - last_motion > 30: # Take snapshot img = requests.get(CAM_URL).content files = "photo": img url = f"https://api.telegram.org/botBOT_TOKEN/sendPhoto" requests.post(url, data="chat_id": CHAT_ID, files=files) last_motion = time.time() except: pass time.sleep(1)
import requests TOKEN = 'YOUR_BOT_TOKEN' CHAT_ID = 'YOUR_CHAT_ID' IMAGE_PATH = 'motion_snapshot.jpg' url = f"https://telegram.orgTOKEN/sendPhoto" files = 'photo': open(IMAGE_PATH, 'rb') data = 'chat_id': CHAT_ID, 'caption': '⚠️ Motion Detected!' requests.post(url, files=files, data=data) Use code with caution. Best Practices for a Secure Setup
To use the "free Telegram" method, you need to bypass the manufacturer's app long enough to extract the . The QR code actually helps you here.
If you want a truly free and private "piece" of software to link your camera to Telegram, look at these platforms: Home Assistant
Stop paying for monthly cloud recording. Start using Telegram. Your wallet (and privacy) will thank you.
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