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Feature Suggestion
There is a real need for the ability of a camera to support 3rd party NVRs. Assuming the cameras are of at least an adequate build (as $35 dollar fully functional cameras support it) it should be relatively easy to release firmware that enabled RTMP/RTSP and Onvif. I don't normally post in forums, but in searching to see if the SimpliSafe cameras support RTMP/RTSP and Onvif there were many posts in these forums about the topic. It appears these forums are no longer well moderated, but in case this message is seen it would behoove you to at the very least do some market research into the DIY NVR scene. Compatibility with software such as Blue Iris, ZoneMinder, MotionEye, Shinobi, iSpy and many many more NVR packages drives a large number of IP camera sales and there's plenty of evidence that would suggest this would be beneficial to you as a company.
Additionally, but not as important, is MQTT support. MQTT support in an IP camera is so popular that people have written hacked firmware for Wyze cameras that give them the ability to send alarms via MQTT.
If you released a firmware that allowed your cameras to have these features I can nearly guarantee you that you would move more product - maybe not a lot of additional subscriptions, but it certainly wouldn't take current subscription income away. I likely won't reply to this thread unless somehow this site notifies me in an effective way, but that's my two cents.
Additionally, but not as important, is MQTT support. MQTT support in an IP camera is so popular that people have written hacked firmware for Wyze cameras that give them the ability to send alarms via MQTT.
If you released a firmware that allowed your cameras to have these features I can nearly guarantee you that you would move more product - maybe not a lot of additional subscriptions, but it certainly wouldn't take current subscription income away. I likely won't reply to this thread unless somehow this site notifies me in an effective way, but that's my two cents.
chrisnjunny
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4 years ago
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RLF
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2 years ago
Absolutely! A standards compliant interface like ONVIF would be great!
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