Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app. Why use it for security cameras?
import cv2 import requests # Configuration RTSP_URL = 'rtsp://username:password@YOUR_IP:554/stream1' BOT_TOKEN = 'YOUR_TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN' CHAT_ID = 'YOUR_TELEGRAM_CHAT_ID' def send_telegram_photo(): # Capture frame from IP Camera cap = cv2.VideoCapture(RTSP_URL) ret, frame = cap.read() if ret: cv2.imwrite('alert.jpg', frame) # Send to Telegram url = f"https://telegram.orgBOT_TOKEN/sendPhoto" files = 'photo': open('alert.jpg', 'rb') data = 'chat_id': CHAT_ID, 'caption': '⚠️ Motion Detected!' requests.post(url, files=files, data=data) cap.release() # Trigger this function when your camera detects motion send_telegram_photo() Use code with caution. 4. Troubleshooting Common Issues ip camera qr telegram work
If you want to tailor this setup to your specific hardware, let me know: What is the exact of your IP camera? Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app