
In case you're wondering what the correct URL is, you can usually find it in the camera's documentation either the hard copy or from the manufactures website. Once you have the correct one sussed out you can input it into homeseer. The URL for a snapshot and a video stream will be different. Once you think you have the correct URL to use, test it in your web browser first, this will let you tinker with it to get it correct. Looks like you left out the between pw and your numeric IP, however that could just be when you deleted your PW for the post. You'll need to find the correct URL for your specific camera. jpg capture is just corrupted ande can't be opened.Hey I didn't spot the snapshot option in the included homeseer cam setup! learn something new every day. The snapshots are stored under: homeseer path\HomeSeer HS4\html\netcam\images You can now create a snapshot event, Action is Control a Device, Plugin NetCam CameraName Take picture device, Take pictureĪfter running your new event, you can view snapshots under the Plugins -> NetCam Plugin -> View Images page The Settings -> Cameras page is also where you can manually add your cameras for recording purposesĬameras are added from Plugins -> NetCam Plugin -> Add Cameraįor the URL you'll need to know your cameras snapshot urlįor me this is: IP address/cgi-bin/snapshot.cgi If uploading recordings to the cloud you'll have to have MyHS checked If you do want to record shortest duration is 10 secįor recording make sure you have Settings -> Cameras -> Camera recording, Save Recordings Locally or Upload Recordings to MyHS checked

The Netcam plugin will need to be installed to allow for snapshots.

Natively HS4 supports recording minimum time is 10 sec.
