Supported Cameras
Must be IP cameras
Must support RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) and have the RTSP port open or enabled
Only supports H264 and H265 codecs
Cameras should be assigned either a static IP or reliably managed via DHCP to maintain a consistent network identity
Cameras with PoE (Power over Ethernet) Support
ONVIF compliance is highly recommended for easy discovery and integration
ONVIF S and T profiles are compatible
Examples: Axis, Hikvision, Hanwha, Dahua, Uniview, and other commercial-grade IP camera brands
Unsupported Camera
1. Analog (CCTV/Coaxial) Cameras
Reason: Spot AI requires IP-based video streams; analog cameras don’t produce digital IP streams unless connected through an encoder.
Possible Workaround: To make analog video accessible, use an analog-to-digital IP encoder (DVR/NVR with RTSP support).
2. Proprietary or Closed-System Cameras
Examples: Some models from Arlo, Ring, Nest, or Wyze.
Reason: These cameras use closed, cloud-only ecosystems with no RTSP or ONVIF support.
No direct video stream access(RTSP) for third-party platforms like Spot AI.
3. USB Cameras
Reason: Spot AI is designed to work over IP networks, and USB webcams do not broadcast via RTSP or ONVIF.
4. Web-Based Cameras Without RTSP Support
Reason: Spot AI relies on direct IP streams (RTSP), not browser-based access or MJPEG streams.
5. Wifi cameras
Reason: Wi-Fi cameras often experience unstable network connections, leading to frequent disconnections or cameras going offline.
For camera' config recommendations, follow this: Video Ip configuration article