Wi-fi for Frigate? | Home Assistant | Page 1

wintry mortar Dec 28, 2024, 4:42 PM

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Is there an externally powered (12V,24V,USB, etc) Wifi camera that works with Frigate that supports continues streaming and required protocols? I use a Reolink Wi-fi doorbell that works flawlessly. Wi-Fi isn't the issue, power is. I can supply low voltage power to a camera location, but not run CAT6 from cmaera to the Frigate system.

tulip moth Dec 28, 2024, 4:44 PM

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these are great: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015YEBJJM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

wintry mortar Dec 28, 2024, 10:27 PM

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I should have specified outdoor

rose hawk Dec 29, 2024, 1:02 AM

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wintry mortar I should have specified outdoor

You mention having a Reolink doorbell.. what about just picking up one of their WiFi cameras..?

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Plenty of options

wintry mortar Dec 29, 2024, 1:04 AM

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It's not clear that all of their equipment plays well with Frigate

rose hawk Dec 29, 2024, 1:04 AM

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I’m pretty sure the HTTP FLV streams are fine universally, it’s mainly the ONVIF/RTSP from what I’ve seen. Could be wrong though

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Amcrest also makes outdoor WiFi cameras

wintry mortar Dec 29, 2024, 1:07 AM

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OK .. thanks ... when it comes to Frigate and cameras I look to those with hands on experience

rose hawk Dec 29, 2024, 1:08 AM

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Yeah.. I only have a Reolink WiFi doorbell and some eufy (🤮) battery cams with RTSP 🤣

wintry mortar Dec 29, 2024, 1:11 AM

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It seems like there are hundreds of options .... and NO battery cams unless they support 24x7 operation and they have Low voltage charging. Then the battery become backup to power failure

rose hawk Dec 29, 2024, 1:11 AM

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The only battery cam I know of that has 24/7 ONVIF recording capability is the Reolink Altas PT Ultra

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Was debating switching the eufy to those with the Home Hub accessory so I can get the sensors locally into HA

wintry mortar Dec 29, 2024, 1:13 AM

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I don't need battery, I can use 12V supply with built-in battery backup

rose hawk Dec 29, 2024, 1:14 AM

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yeah, was just mentioning it since you mentioned battery

wintry mortar Dec 29, 2024, 1:17 AM

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If they have battery, that's a plus. But they have to work well with Frigate and I don't want to waste time and money doing the experiments

wraith cipher Jan 2, 2025, 2:05 PM

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I was also considering the Reolink Atlas PT Ultra. Would love to know if this would work. I discussion with Digiblur he stated that the battery wouldn't last full 24/7 with no direct sun light daily.

wraith cipher Jan 9, 2025, 4:10 PM

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Did you ever find a solution?

wintry mortar Jan 12, 2025, 10:54 PM

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Still pondering and researching

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