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User:Chrisc47

2025-06-19T21:09:49Z

Chrisc47: intro

Hi, I'm an EE with a couple decades of Linux experience, not serious sysadmin but "enough to be dangerous", as they say. In May-June 2025 I started building a video monitoring system based on Zoneminder, and am documenting any lessons learned in this wiki, especially camera hardware that is't already documented here. Please reach out if I'm doing anything wrong. Thanks!

Hardware Compatibility List

2025-06-19T21:01:48Z

Chrisc47: /* IP Cameras */

The ZoneMinder Wiki is community based. That means the list below is only as good as those who chose to maintain it. Did you find something outdated? Did you get a camera working, which is not shown in the list below? Please consider adding or improving this list.

==Overview==
* IP Network Cameras
This is the place to start, if you are new to surveillance. These are cameras that plug into an ethernet cable, mostly. Although some will have wifi.
* IP Video Encoders
These are for legacy coax & analog cameras mostly. Although if you have legacy coax, it is possible to run ethernet over it, via an ethernet to coax adapter. There are a number of options for these, such as the Moca adapters or the Altronix ebridge series.
* Capture Cards
Somewhat legacy equipment these days. Used for PAL or NTSC video signals, mostly. This includes the bt8x8 series.
* Analog Cameras
These typically work with an IP Video encoder or a capture card.
* USB Cameras
Webcams, or any device that Linux supports will likely work.

== Ethernet ==
=== IP Cameras ===
Most modern IP cameras are ONVIF compliant, which means they should work with ZoneMinder because ONVIF is a standard that is widely supported. However, not all cameras are compliant. Cameras which only work with "cloud" services or proprietary apps may not work with any third party recording software. Some "cloud" cameras fit into this category. Examples would be most of the consumer (wifi especially) cameras you will find at the big box retail stores. Such as Arlo, Ring, Blink, etc... Also beware, even if a camera supports ONVIF, you may not get as good a stream, due to incompatibility with Zoneminder / FFMPEG. The Reolink cameras work better now, but when they were first released, there were some headaches (reported on Forum). Old Foscams had MJPEG support that only went up to 2-3 FPS (though the RTSP support works well). Some cameras require settings to get RTSP enabled (Wyze) or even alternate firmware. Cameras are all different, and your choice of make, and even model can determine your success with ZM. Caveat emptor.

You should verify you can adjust camera parameters such as frame rate, resolution, contrast, etc. from within the camera's web portal. This, in itself, is not a show-stopper, but it will make your experience easier. Often you want to adjust the FPS or resolution to fit your needs. You do not need 4K to watch a hallway, and 320x240 is no good for reading license plates.

The following list of IP cameras is not exhaustive. If your camera is not listed, it does not mean that it won't work with ZoneMinder. Rather, it is likely that no one has taken the time to add it to the list. Please consider adding your camera to this list once you get it working. More details on obtaining stream paths can be found on [[Finding Camera Stream Paths]].

'''Full Compatibility '''

* [[7Links]](TM Trade Mark)

* [[A-mtk]]

* [[Abus]] some

* [[Airlink 101]] some

* [[AirLive AirCam OD325HD]]

* [[Amcrest]]

* [[Amcrest QCam]]

* [[Amovision AM-Q630M | Amovision]] some

* [[Anpviz]]

* [[Android]]

* [[Anran VGB101-IP]]

* [[Apexis]] most if not all (only tested some)

* [[ArecontVision]] (AV3130M, probably other too)

* [[Asgari]] 720pro

* [[Astak Mole]] Some

* [[Axis]] All

* [[Besdersec]] / iCSee

* [[Bosch]] Bosch Dinion and Flexidome

* [[Brickcom]] These have been tested

* [[B-QTECH]] H.264 Camera

* [[BSTI]] Some

* [[Cisco]] some

* [[COT Pro]] some

* [[Dahua]] (IPC-HDB3200C, probably others)

* [[DBPower]] (H.264 Model, possibly others)

* [[Digoo]] At least M1Q, probably more.

* [[D-Link]] Most

* [[EasyN]] (Mini Speed Dome 1BF)

* [[Edimax]] only tested some

* [[EyeSpy247]] (Branded Sercomm RC8021)

* [[EZVIZ]] (by Hikvision)

* [[Flir]] (rebranded [[Lorex]] which are rebranded [[Dahua]])

* [[Foscam]] (FI8908W, FI8904W, possibly others)

* [[Gadspot]] Most

* [[GBF_PL960PM_IP_Video_Door_Phone | GBF]] One reportedly (doorbell camera)

* [[Generic]] Only tested one

* [[Geovision]] (GV-FE420, possibly others)

* [[Grandstream]] Grandstream (GXV-3672-FHD & GXV-3672-FHD-36 & GXV3611_HD tested)

* [[Hikvision]] Most

* [[Honeywell]] HD3MDIP

* [[hootoo]] Some

* [[Iguard]] IP390E

* [[ieGeek]] CT0247UK

* [[Instar]] (IN-2905, IN-5907HD, possibly others)

* [[InternetEye]] M6840

* [[Jennov]] (only tested model JE-A73WG20-E)

* [[JRC Tokki]] Shenzhen Huazni Union Tech Camera

* [[Keekoon]] KK002 (KK001 and 3 are probably the same)

* [[LaView]] many LV-PB932F4

* [[Level One]] some

* [[Lilin]] LR7022

* [[Linksys]] WVC-210 / WVC2300 / PVC2300 / WVC54GC

* [[Loftek]] Sentinel PTZ

* [[Lorex]] (rebranded [[Dahua]])

* [[Maygion]] (IP-603, IP-604, possibly others)

* [[Messoa]] (NCR870, probably others)

* [[MPIX]] (40-IRBF-K28, probably others)

* [[Netcat]] IP Cameras

* [https://wiki.openwrt.org/tag/ip_camera?do=showtag&tag=ip_camera Openwrt] Webcam, or custom firmware on commercial cameras.

* [[Panasonic]] IP Cameras

* [[Pelco]] IP Cameras

* [[Revotech]]

* [[Reolink]]

* [[Rimax]] Some

* [[Rovio]]

* [[Sercomm]] (ADT)

* [[Sony]] Most

* [[Sricam]]

* [[SV3C]]

* [[TMEZON]] Some

* [[TP-LINK]] Some (branded as Tapo)

* [[Trendnet]] Most

* [[Uokoo]] One

* [[Vstarcam CS662]]

* [[Vstar T7833WIP HD Dome Network Camera]]

* [[Wanscam]] FR4020A2 (Foscam clone)

* [[Wgcc]] One

* [[Wyze Cam]]

* [[x-vision]] Xvision cameras by y3k (some)

* [[Xiongmai]] They sell modules used in multiple Chinese cameras like Misecu IPC-DM07-20SC (with module IPG-50HV20PES-S)

* [[Y-Cam]] (Sharx Ip) Most

* [[Zavio]] Some

* [[Zecumate]] JPT3815W

* [[ZoneWay ZW-NC863M-P Megapixel IP]]

* ZoneMinder can also be accessed as if it were another camera, using a Remote Path such as:
'''/cgi-bin/nph-zms?mode=single&monitor=<monitor id>&scale=100&maxfps=5&buffer=1000'''
Where the <monitor id> is the correct camera id on the remote system. More details: [[Example Camera View HTML]]

'''Single JPEG Frames Only'''

* [[Airlink 101]] some

* [[JVC]] some

* [[Panasonic]] some

* [[PLANET]] some

* [[Toshiba]] some

* [[Veo Observer IP NetCam]] most

* [[Vivotek]] All

'''MPEG (v1.24.0+)'''

* [[ABS_MegaCam]]

* [[Axis]] All

* [[ ACTi]] All

* [[Vivotek]] Most

* [[Logitech 700 series]] some

* [[Ubiqiti]] some

'''Compatible (with modifications)'''

* [[Aviosys]] some

* [[Mobotix]] all

* [[Conceptronic]] some

'''Compatible (with problems)'''

* [[Compro]] IP70. MPEG4 only, some reliability issues and general poor firmware quality.

* [[Grandtec]] [[Grandtec_WLAN_Camera|WLAN Camera]] WiFi or III - acceptable indoor quality, no infrared-filter (better nightvision) cheap!

* [[Intellinet]] IPCamera with the new firmware.

* Old Intellinet IPCamera (model MWNC-100) with this (http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7500) protocol adapter.

* OvisLink AirLive WL-5400CAM

'''NOT Compatible (definite problems)'''

* [[Vimtag]]

* [[Wyze]]

(see the Talk section for this page for discussion why incompatible cameras are documented here)

'''Doorbell Cameras'''

* Akuvox E12W - https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?t=33887

'''Useful Links'''

* Flash's IP Camera Database: https://digdilem.org/ip-cameras/ (Doesn't seem to work when searching for 'Works with Zoneminder?' option, though. - jpcy)

== Coax ==
=== IP Video Encoder ===

Like Network Cameras, these devices produce a video stream over tcp/ip - but they do so with input from an analog video camera or other video source. An easy way to find these are to search for video encoders or video servers, e.g. 8 channel video encoder, or 2 channel video server. Newer video encoders may also support HD Analog either in addition, or instead of analog streams (how they implement HD analog, depends upon the brand. There are currently competing standards such as AHD, EX-SDI, HD-SDI, HD-CVI, HD-TVI, etc...).

IP Video Encoders are generally easier to use and maintain than PCI / Capture cards.

* [[Synectics E100]] encoder

*The [[IP9100 | Aviosys IP9100, Models A, B and Plus]] has four analog video inputs. It produces a ZM compatible video stream from one of the inputs, which is selectable via an HTTP GET command. There might even be a control script for ZM that lets you select the active video input using ''ZM's Camera Control Presets!''

With the yoics Aviosys 9100 firmware at http://www.yoics.com/?p=28, ZoneMinder can directly access all four ports via /usr/yoicsX.jpg as the remote host path, where X is 0 - 3.

* [[Axis]] Multiple

* [[Bosch VIP X1 Single-channel]] video encoder [http://products.boschsecuritysystems.eu/en/EMEA/products/bxp/SKU15449253232961378955-CATMda7ec5dc0edf5b1a0b8cb619e2e11308]

* [[GXV3504]] Grandstream 4 channel video encoder.

* [[Hikvision]] HD Analog (With errors)

* [[Samsung]] uses AHD cameras, and possibly NTSC/PAL cameras.

=== Capture Cards ===

[[Anykeeper]]

[[Avermedia]]

[[Camsecure PCI Express video capture]]

[[Digiflower]]

[[Geovision GV250 - bt878a chip]]

[[Grandtec Grand X Guard]]

[[Hauppauge]]

[[Howell-Tempest VC 878B-Q]]

[[Ituner Spectra 8]]

[[Kodicom 4400r]]

[[Kodicom 8800]]

[[Tungson TE-8008]]

Leadtek WinFast VC 100 - the cheapest bt878 model with no tuner on it, just Com/Svideo in.

[[LinkDelight CCTV H.264 4CH DVR Card]]

[[Linux Media Labs LMLBT44]]

[[Osprey 100]]

[[Provideo PV- series (Bluecherry)]]
[[ Bluecherry - BC-H16480A]]
[[TView 95/99]]

[[UDP Technology NCP3200v2]]

[[Videocards with Philips saa7134 chipset]]

[[WinFast TV2000 XP]]

[[Rapid OS]]

[[KesCom PG104]]

[[IEI Technology Corp. IVC-268G-R20]]

==== bt8x8 Cards ====
BT8x8 cards are handled by the Kernel module BTTV. A note on the bt8x8-based TV-tuner cards: these usually have beside the tuner input, also a Composite and an S-Video input. You can hook up 2 analog cameras to these, and access from ZoneMinder both of them as individual cameras, at max 15Fps. You don't need two separate TV cards for two cameras!

[[Pico2000]] - 4 port card, one chip bt878, around 2 fps when using all channels

[[Bt878_4chip_8inputs]] -4 chips bt878, 8 inputs, around 5 fps when using 2 inputs per chip

[[:Image:Karta.jpg| bt878 8 chip 8 input]] - This card is supplied with D-sub to 8 BNC connector and uses the bt878 chip for each input allowing full frame rates and quality. See [[Kodicom 8800]] for more information.

Geovision GV250 bt878a single chip 4 inputs - This capture Card is supplied with 4 video inputs but with NO audio channel

Geovision GV-800 8 inputs - [https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12327] Recommended to review forums.

Most other BTTV (bt878, bt848) cards, see '''/usr/src/linux/Documentation/video4linux/bttv/CARDLIST''' on your system for a list. You can also find more details on the BTTV module, such as parameters to pass via insmod, [https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/media/v4l-drivers/bttv.html in the kernel] and
[https://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Bttv on the v4l wiki ]
[https://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Bttv_devices_(bt848,_bt878) 2nd link]

=== Analog Cameras ===

Any regular composite or S-video camera connected via a supported capture card. Some analog cameras feature camera control - ZM supports several of these camera's Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions via serial port control, as well as camera Presets, Focus, Iris, etc.
*[[PicturetelControlScript | PictureTel PTZ2N]].

== USB ==

*Just Zoom USB cam

*Creative Webcam Pro, Webcam 3, LIVE! Cam OPTIA PRO (V4L2, Chan 0, PAL, YUYV)

*''Most'' UVCvideo cameras, including: Advent AWC213, Creative Labs VF0420, [[Logitech QuickCam Express]], Logitech HD C270, QuickCam Pro 3000, [[QuickCam Pro 4000]], QuickCam Communicate STX/Deluxe, [[Logitech Webcam Pro 9000]], [[Webcam C250]], and [[Logitech C525]].

*Logitech Quickcam Orbit/Sphere (experimental basic pan/tilt control has also published for testing and hacking [http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9788])

*[[Philips]]

*Any OV511 based USB camera [http://alpha.dyndns.org/ov511/cameras.html]

*Any CPIA based USB camera [http://webcam.sourceforge.net]

*[[LabTec WebCam Pro]]

*Confirmed basic functionality with Microsoft Lifecam VX 5000 using UVC Streaming method

*Company name: PU`Aimetis model: PUAN-3656 (2MP / Max resolution: 1920*1080, MJPEG - 1920X1080 @ 30fps / YUV2 - 1920X1080 @ 5fps)

Note that most USB cameras that can use Video4Linux/V4L2, and so can be used by ZoneMinder. Some have older chipsets and can be hard to find new.

Note that PWC drivers are not included in the kernel. Some distribution's add them in and other may not. Here are some relevant links:
* [http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/ Old Maintainer]
* [http://www.saillard.org/linux/pwc/ Current PWC Maintainer]

== X10 Devices ==
The only device that really needs to be compatable with ZM is the Transceiver, all other x10 devices comunicate through that device.
*[[CM11]] Bi-Directional Transceiver

Other X10 notes:

[http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6423&highlight=x10 Topic 6423]

[http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7082&highlight=x10 Topic 7082]

== All other hardware as supported by Linux ==
To find out if your hardware is supported, check the [http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 HCL]

== Plug Computers ==
Guruplug Server Plus -> How to install Zoneminder

== Single Board Computers ==

Single board computers such as the Raspberry Pi, Odroid, Beagleboard, and many others.

See [[Single Board Computers]]

Vimtag

2025-06-19T21:01:06Z

Chrisc47: /* product description including unique initial setup capabilities */

(back up to the [[Hardware Compatibility List]])

==Vimtag Mini G3 (model 8310)==
This page documents a Vimtag camera that is NOT compatible with Zoneminder.

===product description including unique initial setup capabilities===

* black, sturdy adjustable base; USB-C power input that is protected against water ingress
* audible prompts during setup, incl. a loud ping every 30 seconds, but speaker CAN be turned down (in app)
* has extra "spotlight" IR mode that illuminates brighter when "motion or human" is detected, allowing for color imagery (instead of B+W)
* uniquely for this market segment, these cameras can be set up ''without'' email registration and ''without'' extra app permissions (Bluetooth, camera, Wifi, mic)
* requires app, but can proceed *without* email registration! (look for small "no email" link)
* has unique ''reverse'' QR code method (display QR code on phone app for Vimtag camera to then read), per quick start manual
* however that option doesn't actually appear in the app if you decline the Bluetooth permission (Vimtag bug as of Jun 2025)
* has unique ''audio'' method that squawks the setup info from the phone speaker to the camera microphone
* however in a Jun 2025 test, that method didn't actually work, and had to use Bluetooth + Wifi anyway
* can't update firmware, can only see what version is running; Vimtag support has confirmed that only they can push updates to it

===problems with ZM integration===

* Vimtag has labeled their ONVIF support as "experimental", with support for only basic operations such as video parameter and RTSP URL retrieval, however in practice it hasn't work at all.

* The camera does offer RTSP video output, but only via a ''dynamic'' URL that '''changes every hour or so'''. It does not support a ''static'' RTSP URL, and Vimtag support has confirmed this. There is a workaround, but it's quite complex, involving a whole separate software package (either go2RTC or AgentDVR) that can retrieve the new URL via ONVIF and keep a connection going, and then ZM gets configured to monitor a static RTSP stream from that secondary software.

Vimtag

2025-06-19T20:57:51Z

Chrisc47: /* problems with ZM integration */

(back up to the [[Hardware Compatibility List]])

==Vimtag Mini G3 (model 8310)==
This page documents a Vimtag camera that is NOT compatible with Zoneminder.

===product description including unique initial setup capabilities===

* black, sturdy adjustable base; USB-C power input that is protected against water ingress
* audible prompts during setup, incl. a loud ping every 30 seconds, but speaker CAN be turned down (in app)
* has extra "spotlight" IR mode that illuminates brighter when "motion or human" is detected, allowing for color imagery (instead of B+W)
* uniquely for this market segment, these cameras can be set up ''without'' email registration and ''without'' extra app permissions (Bluetooth, camera, Wifi, mic)
* requires app, but can proceed *without* email registration! (look for small "no email" link)
* has unique ''reverse'' QR code method (display QR code on phone app for Vimtag camera to then read), per quick start manual
* however that option doesn't actually appear in the app if you decline the Bluetooth permission (Vimtag bug as of Jun 2025)
* has unique ''audio'' method that squawks the setup info from the phone speaker to the camera microphone
* however in a Jun 2025 test, that method didn't actually work, and had to use Bluetooth + Wifi anyway

===problems with ZM integration===

* Vimtag has labeled their ONVIF support as "experimental", with support for only basic operations such as video parameter and RTSP URL retrieval, however in practice it hasn't work at all.

* The camera does offer RTSP video output, but only via a ''dynamic'' URL that '''changes every hour or so'''. It does not support a ''static'' RTSP URL, and Vimtag support has confirmed this. There is a workaround, but it's quite complex, involving a whole separate software package (either go2RTC or AgentDVR) that can retrieve the new URL via ONVIF and keep a connection going, and then ZM gets configured to monitor a static RTSP stream from that secondary software.

Vimtag

2025-06-19T20:55:42Z

Chrisc47: /* product description including unique initial setup capabilities */

(back up to the [[Hardware Compatibility List]])

==Vimtag Mini G3 (model 8310)==
This page documents a Vimtag camera that is NOT compatible with Zoneminder.

===product description including unique initial setup capabilities===

* black, sturdy adjustable base; USB-C power input that is protected against water ingress
* audible prompts during setup, incl. a loud ping every 30 seconds, but speaker CAN be turned down (in app)
* has extra "spotlight" IR mode that illuminates brighter when "motion or human" is detected, allowing for color imagery (instead of B+W)
* uniquely for this market segment, these cameras can be set up ''without'' email registration and ''without'' extra app permissions (Bluetooth, camera, Wifi, mic)
* requires app, but can proceed *without* email registration! (look for small "no email" link)
* has unique ''reverse'' QR code method (display QR code on phone app for Vimtag camera to then read), per quick start manual
* however that option doesn't actually appear in the app if you decline the Bluetooth permission (Vimtag bug as of Jun 2025)
* has unique ''audio'' method that squawks the setup info from the phone speaker to the camera microphone
* however in a Jun 2025 test, that method didn't actually work, and had to use Bluetooth + Wifi anyway

===problems with ZM integration===

* Vimtag has labeled their ONVIF support as "experimental", with support for only basic operations such as video parameter and RTSP URL retrieval, however in practice it hasn't work at all.

* The camera does offer RTSP video output, but only via a ''dynamic'' URL that '''changes every hour or so'''. It does not support a ''static'' RTSP URL, and Vimtag support has confirmed this. There is a workaround, but it's quite complex, involving a whole separate software package (go2RTC) that can retrieve the new URL via ONVIF and keep a connection going, and then ZM gets configured to monitor one RTSP stream from the go2RTC software.

Vimtag

2025-06-19T20:54:27Z

Chrisc47: /* Vimtag Mini G3 (model 8310) */ brain dump on product capabilities including unique setup methods

(back up to the [[Hardware Compatibility List]])

==Vimtag Mini G3 (model 8310)==
This page documents a Vimtag camera that is NOT compatible with Zoneminder.

===product description including unique initial setup capabilities===

* black, sturdy adjustable base; USB-C power input that is protected against water ingress
* audible prompts during setup, incl. a loud ping every 30 seconds, but speaker CAN be turned down (in app)
* has extra "spotlight" IR mode that illuminates brighter when "motion or human" is detected, allowing for color imagery (instead of B+W)
* uniquely for this market segment, these cameras can be set up ''without'' email registration and ''without'' extra app permissions
* requires app, but can proceed *without* email registration! (look for small "no email" link)
* has unique ''reverse'' QR code method (display QR code on phone app for Vimtag camera to then read), per quick start manual
* however that option doesn't actually appear in the app if you decline the Bluetooth permission (Vimtag bug as of Jun 2025)
* has unique ''audio'' method that squawks the setup info from the phone speaker to the camera microphone
* however in a Jun 2025 test, that method didn't actually work, and had to use Bluetooth + Wifi anyway

===problems with ZM integration===

* Vimtag has labeled their ONVIF support as "experimental", with support for only basic operations such as video parameter and RTSP URL retrieval, however in practice it hasn't work at all.

* The camera does offer RTSP video output, but only via a ''dynamic'' URL that '''changes every hour or so'''. It does not support a ''static'' RTSP URL, and Vimtag support has confirmed this. There is a workaround, but it's quite complex, involving a whole separate software package (go2RTC) that can retrieve the new URL via ONVIF and keep a connection going, and then ZM gets configured to monitor one RTSP stream from the go2RTC software.

Vimtag

2025-06-19T20:46:43Z

Chrisc47: initial brain dump on Vimtag 8310

(back up to the [[Hardware Compatibility List]])

==Vimtag Mini G3 (model 8310)==
This page documents a Vimtag camera that is NOT compatible with Zoneminder.

===product description including unique initial setup capabilities===

* blah

* blah

* blah

===problems with ZM integration===

* Vimtag has labeled their ONVIF support as "experimental", with support for only basic operations such as video parameter and RTSP URL retrieval, however in practice it hasn't work at all.

* The camera does offer RTSP video output, but only via a ''dynamic'' URL that '''changes every hour or so'''. It does not support a ''static'' RTSP URL, and Vimtag support has confirmed this. There is a workaround, but it's quite complex, involving a whole separate software package (go2RTC) that can retrieve the new URL via ONVIF and keep a connection going, and then ZM gets configured to monitor one RTSP stream from the go2RTC software.

Hardware Compatibility List

2025-06-19T20:36:12Z

Chrisc47: /* Ethernet */ adding new NON compatible section, see Talk page for more

Hardware Compatibility List

2025-06-19T04:04:38Z

Chrisc47: /* IP Cameras */ moved content to new mfg page

The ZoneMinder Wiki is community based. That means the list below is only as good as those who chose to maintain it. Did you find something outdated? Did you get a camera working, which is not shown in the list below? Please consider adding or improving this list.

==Overview==
* IP Network Cameras
This is the place to start, if you are new to surveillance. These are cameras that plug into an ethernet cable, mostly. Although some will have wifi.
* IP Video Encoders
These are for legacy coax & analog cameras mostly. Although if you have legacy coax, it is possible to run ethernet over it, via an ethernet to coax adapter. There are a number of options for these, such as the Moca adapters or the Altronix ebridge series.
* Capture Cards
Somewhat legacy equipment these days. Used for PAL or NTSC video signals, mostly. This includes the bt8x8 series.
* Analog Cameras
These typically work with an IP Video encoder or a capture card.
* USB Cameras
Webcams, or any device that Linux supports will likely work.

== Ethernet ==
=== IP Cameras ===
Most modern IP cameras are ONVIF compliant, which means they should work with ZoneMinder because ONVIF is a standard that is widely supported. However, not all cameras are compliant. Cameras which only work with "cloud" services or proprietary apps may not work with any third party recording software. Some "cloud" cameras fit into this category. Examples would be most of the consumer (wifi especially) cameras you will find at the big box retail stores. Such as Arlo, Ring, Blink, etc... Also beware, even if a camera supports ONVIF, you may not get as good a stream, due to incompatibility with Zoneminder / FFMPEG. The Reolink cameras work better now, but when they were first released, there were some headaches (reported on Forum). Old Foscams had MJPEG support that only went up to 2-3 FPS (though the RTSP support works well). Some cameras require settings to get RTSP enabled (Wyze) or even alternate firmware. Cameras are all different, and your choice of make, and even model can determine your success with ZM. Caveat emptor.

You should verify you can adjust camera parameters such as frame rate, resolution, contrast, etc. from within the camera's web portal. This, in itself, is not a show-stopper, but it will make your experience easier. Often you want to adjust the FPS or resolution to fit your needs. You do not need 4K to watch a hallway, and 320x240 is no good for reading license plates.

The following list of IP cameras is not exhaustive. If your camera is not listed, it does not mean that it won't work with ZoneMinder. Rather, it is likely that no one has taken the time to add it to the list. Please consider adding your camera to this list once you get it working. More details on obtaining stream paths can be found on [[Finding Camera Stream Paths]].

'''Full Compatibility '''

* [[7Links]](TM Trade Mark)

* [[A-mtk]]

* [[Abus]] some

* [[Airlink 101]] some

* [[AirLive AirCam OD325HD]]

* [[Amcrest]]

* [[Amcrest QCam]]

* [[Amovision AM-Q630M | Amovision]] some

* [[Anpviz]]

* [[Android]]

* [[Anran VGB101-IP]]

* [[Apexis]] most if not all (only tested some)

* [[ArecontVision]] (AV3130M, probably other too)

* [[Asgari]] 720pro

* [[Astak Mole]] Some

* [[Axis]] All

* [[Besdersec]] / iCSee

* [[Bosch]] Bosch Dinion and Flexidome

* [[Brickcom]] These have been tested

* [[B-QTECH]] H.264 Camera

* [[BSTI]] Some

* [[Cisco]] some

* [[COT Pro]] some

* [[Dahua]] (IPC-HDB3200C, probably others)

* [[DBPower]] (H.264 Model, possibly others)

* [[Digoo]] At least M1Q, probably more.

* [[D-Link]] Most

* [[EasyN]] (Mini Speed Dome 1BF)

* [[Edimax]] only tested some

* [[EyeSpy247]] (Branded Sercomm RC8021)

* [[EZVIZ]] (by Hikvision)

* [[Flir]] (rebranded [[Lorex]] which are rebranded [[Dahua]])

* [[Foscam]] (FI8908W, FI8904W, possibly others)

* [[Gadspot]] Most

* [[GBF_PL960PM_IP_Video_Door_Phone | GBF]] One reportedly (doorbell camera)

* [[Generic]] Only tested one

* [[Geovision]] (GV-FE420, possibly others)

* [[Grandstream]] Grandstream (GXV-3672-FHD & GXV-3672-FHD-36 & GXV3611_HD tested)

* [[Hikvision]] Most

* [[Honeywell]] HD3MDIP

* [[hootoo]] Some

* [[Iguard]] IP390E

* [[ieGeek]] CT0247UK

* [[Instar]] (IN-2905, IN-5907HD, possibly others)

* [[InternetEye]] M6840

* [[Jennov]] (only tested model JE-A73WG20-E)

* [[JRC Tokki]] Shenzhen Huazni Union Tech Camera

* [[Keekoon]] KK002 (KK001 and 3 are probably the same)

* [[LaView]] many LV-PB932F4

* [[Level One]] some

* [[Lilin]] LR7022

* [[Linksys]] WVC-210 / WVC2300 / PVC2300 / WVC54GC

* [[Loftek]] Sentinel PTZ

* [[Lorex]] (rebranded [[Dahua]])

* [[Maygion]] (IP-603, IP-604, possibly others)

* [[Messoa]] (NCR870, probably others)

* [[MPIX]] (40-IRBF-K28, probably others)

* [[Netcat]] IP Cameras

* [https://wiki.openwrt.org/tag/ip_camera?do=showtag&tag=ip_camera Openwrt] Webcam, or custom firmware on commercial cameras.

* [[Panasonic]] IP Cameras

* [[Pelco]] IP Cameras

* [[Revotech]]

* [[Reolink]]

* [[Rimax]] Some

* [[Rovio]]

* [[Sercomm]] (ADT)

* [[Sony]] Most

* [[Sricam]]

* [[SV3C]]

* [[TMEZON]] Some

* [[TP-LINK]] Some (branded as Tapo)

* [[Trendnet]] Most

* [[Uokoo]] One

* [[Vstarcam CS662]]

* [[Vstar T7833WIP HD Dome Network Camera]]

* [[Wanscam]] FR4020A2 (Foscam clone)

* [[Wgcc]] One

* [[Wyze Cam]]

* [[x-vision]] Xvision cameras by y3k (some)

* [[Xiongmai]] They sell modules used in multiple Chinese cameras like Misecu IPC-DM07-20SC (with module IPG-50HV20PES-S)

* [[Y-Cam]] (Sharx Ip) Most

* [[Zavio]] Some

* [[Zecumate]] JPT3815W

* [[ZoneWay ZW-NC863M-P Megapixel IP]]

* ZoneMinder can also be accessed as if it were another camera, using a Remote Path such as:
'''/cgi-bin/nph-zms?mode=single&monitor=<monitor id>&scale=100&maxfps=5&buffer=1000'''
Where the <monitor id> is the correct camera id on the remote system. More details: [[Example Camera View HTML]]

'''Single JPEG Frames Only'''

* [[Airlink 101]] some

* [[JVC]] some

* [[Panasonic]] some

* [[PLANET]] some

* [[Toshiba]] some

* [[Veo Observer IP NetCam]] most

* [[Vivotek]] All

'''MPEG (v1.24.0+)'''

* [[ABS_MegaCam]]

* [[Axis]] All

* [[ ACTi]] All

* [[Vivotek]] Most

* [[Logitech 700 series]] some

* [[Ubiqiti]] some

'''Compatible (with modifications)'''

* [[Aviosys]] some

* [[Mobotix]] all

* [[Conceptronic]] some

'''Compatible (with problems)'''

* [[Compro]] IP70. MPEG4 only, some reliability issues and general poor firmware quality.

* [[Grandtec]] [[Grandtec_WLAN_Camera|WLAN Camera]] WiFi or III - acceptable indoor quality, no infrared-filter (better nightvision) cheap!

* [[Intellinet]] IPCamera with the new firmware.

* Old Intellinet IPCamera (model MWNC-100) with this (http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7500) protocol adapter.

* OvisLink AirLive WL-5400CAM

'''Doorbell Cameras'''

* Akuvox E12W - https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?t=33887

'''Useful Links'''

* Flash's IP Camera Database: https://digdilem.org/ip-cameras/ (Doesn't seem to work when searching for 'Works with Zoneminder?' option, though. - jpcy)

== Coax ==
=== IP Video Encoder ===

Like Network Cameras, these devices produce a video stream over tcp/ip - but they do so with input from an analog video camera or other video source. An easy way to find these are to search for video encoders or video servers, e.g. 8 channel video encoder, or 2 channel video server. Newer video encoders may also support HD Analog either in addition, or instead of analog streams (how they implement HD analog, depends upon the brand. There are currently competing standards such as AHD, EX-SDI, HD-SDI, HD-CVI, HD-TVI, etc...).

IP Video Encoders are generally easier to use and maintain than PCI / Capture cards.

* [[Synectics E100]] encoder

*The [[IP9100 | Aviosys IP9100, Models A, B and Plus]] has four analog video inputs. It produces a ZM compatible video stream from one of the inputs, which is selectable via an HTTP GET command. There might even be a control script for ZM that lets you select the active video input using ''ZM's Camera Control Presets!''

With the yoics Aviosys 9100 firmware at http://www.yoics.com/?p=28, ZoneMinder can directly access all four ports via /usr/yoicsX.jpg as the remote host path, where X is 0 - 3.

* [[Axis]] Multiple

* [[Bosch VIP X1 Single-channel]] video encoder [http://products.boschsecuritysystems.eu/en/EMEA/products/bxp/SKU15449253232961378955-CATMda7ec5dc0edf5b1a0b8cb619e2e11308]

* [[GXV3504]] Grandstream 4 channel video encoder.

* [[Hikvision]] HD Analog (With errors)

* [[Samsung]] uses AHD cameras, and possibly NTSC/PAL cameras.

=== Capture Cards ===

[[Anykeeper]]

[[Avermedia]]

[[Camsecure PCI Express video capture]]

[[Digiflower]]

[[Geovision GV250 - bt878a chip]]

[[Grandtec Grand X Guard]]

[[Hauppauge]]

[[Howell-Tempest VC 878B-Q]]

[[Ituner Spectra 8]]

[[Kodicom 4400r]]

[[Kodicom 8800]]

[[Tungson TE-8008]]

Leadtek WinFast VC 100 - the cheapest bt878 model with no tuner on it, just Com/Svideo in.

[[LinkDelight CCTV H.264 4CH DVR Card]]

[[Linux Media Labs LMLBT44]]

[[Osprey 100]]

[[Provideo PV- series (Bluecherry)]]
[[ Bluecherry - BC-H16480A]]
[[TView 95/99]]

[[UDP Technology NCP3200v2]]

[[Videocards with Philips saa7134 chipset]]

[[WinFast TV2000 XP]]

[[Rapid OS]]

[[KesCom PG104]]

[[IEI Technology Corp. IVC-268G-R20]]

==== bt8x8 Cards ====
BT8x8 cards are handled by the Kernel module BTTV. A note on the bt8x8-based TV-tuner cards: these usually have beside the tuner input, also a Composite and an S-Video input. You can hook up 2 analog cameras to these, and access from ZoneMinder both of them as individual cameras, at max 15Fps. You don't need two separate TV cards for two cameras!

[[Pico2000]] - 4 port card, one chip bt878, around 2 fps when using all channels

[[Bt878_4chip_8inputs]] -4 chips bt878, 8 inputs, around 5 fps when using 2 inputs per chip

[[:Image:Karta.jpg| bt878 8 chip 8 input]] - This card is supplied with D-sub to 8 BNC connector and uses the bt878 chip for each input allowing full frame rates and quality. See [[Kodicom 8800]] for more information.

Geovision GV250 bt878a single chip 4 inputs - This capture Card is supplied with 4 video inputs but with NO audio channel

Geovision GV-800 8 inputs - [https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12327] Recommended to review forums.

Most other BTTV (bt878, bt848) cards, see '''/usr/src/linux/Documentation/video4linux/bttv/CARDLIST''' on your system for a list. You can also find more details on the BTTV module, such as parameters to pass via insmod, [https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/media/v4l-drivers/bttv.html in the kernel] and
[https://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Bttv on the v4l wiki ]
[https://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Bttv_devices_(bt848,_bt878) 2nd link]

=== Analog Cameras ===

Any regular composite or S-video camera connected via a supported capture card. Some analog cameras feature camera control - ZM supports several of these camera's Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions via serial port control, as well as camera Presets, Focus, Iris, etc.
*[[PicturetelControlScript | PictureTel PTZ2N]].

== USB ==

*Just Zoom USB cam

*Creative Webcam Pro, Webcam 3, LIVE! Cam OPTIA PRO (V4L2, Chan 0, PAL, YUYV)

*''Most'' UVCvideo cameras, including: Advent AWC213, Creative Labs VF0420, [[Logitech QuickCam Express]], Logitech HD C270, QuickCam Pro 3000, [[QuickCam Pro 4000]], QuickCam Communicate STX/Deluxe, [[Logitech Webcam Pro 9000]], [[Webcam C250]], and [[Logitech C525]].

*Logitech Quickcam Orbit/Sphere (experimental basic pan/tilt control has also published for testing and hacking [http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9788])

*[[Philips]]

*Any OV511 based USB camera [http://alpha.dyndns.org/ov511/cameras.html]

*Any CPIA based USB camera [http://webcam.sourceforge.net]

*[[LabTec WebCam Pro]]

*Confirmed basic functionality with Microsoft Lifecam VX 5000 using UVC Streaming method

*Company name: PU`Aimetis model: PUAN-3656 (2MP / Max resolution: 1920*1080, MJPEG - 1920X1080 @ 30fps / YUV2 - 1920X1080 @ 5fps)

Note that most USB cameras that can use Video4Linux/V4L2, and so can be used by ZoneMinder. Some have older chipsets and can be hard to find new.

Note that PWC drivers are not included in the kernel. Some distribution's add them in and other may not. Here are some relevant links:
* [http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/ Old Maintainer]
* [http://www.saillard.org/linux/pwc/ Current PWC Maintainer]

== X10 Devices ==
The only device that really needs to be compatable with ZM is the Transceiver, all other x10 devices comunicate through that device.
*[[CM11]] Bi-Directional Transceiver

Other X10 notes:

[http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6423&highlight=x10 Topic 6423]

[http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7082&highlight=x10 Topic 7082]

== All other hardware as supported by Linux ==
To find out if your hardware is supported, check the [http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 HCL]

== Plug Computers ==
Guruplug Server Plus -> How to install Zoneminder

== Single Board Computers ==

Single board computers such as the Raspberry Pi, Odroid, Beagleboard, and many others.

See [[Single Board Computers]]

Besdersec

2025-06-19T04:03:42Z

Chrisc47: merging two other models that were on the main page into this new page

==Besdersec HX WIFI==
ONVIF

==Besdersec A6 PTZ==
ONVIF - Used Netcat ONVIF for control
(possibly same as below?)

==Besdersec / iCSee A6-1P==

===Zoneminder integration===
* ONVIF scan works! can create username and password
* source = rtsp://username:password@IPaddress:554/user=username_password=password_channel=0_stream=0&onvif=0.sdp?real_stream
* note underscore delimiting above
* Control Protocol: use "Netcat ONVIF" (not "ONVIF")
* Control Address = http://username:password@IPaddress:8899
* have to set "Auto Stop Timeout" to 0.5 sec or less (1 sec is way too much)
* can set, name and recall presets!
* panning is backwards

===General notes===
* marketing and box say iCSee, but hardware says Besdersec
* outdoor camera with pan and tilt (no optical zoom)
* bulky, cumbersome power, dual external wifi antennas
* says it's IP66 rated but it seems doubtful
* wifi is 2.4 GHz only, no 5 GHz
* requires app and account to set up first time
* will start tones / speaking as soon as powered up
* app -> basic settings -> turn off alert tone, turn down speaker to 20, turn off intercom
* can't turn off voice prompts entirely; at least volume=20 is better
* no LED to indicate status, other than on power supply
* has some kind of web interface, wants to run "VideoPlayTool" and allow "insecure private network requests"

Besdersec

2025-06-19T03:59:23Z

Chrisc47: brain dump on A6-1P model

==iCSee / Besdersec A6-1P==

===Zoneminder integration===
* ONVIF scan works! can create username and password
* source = rtsp://username:password@IPaddress:554/user=username_password=password_channel=0_stream=0&onvif=0.sdp?real_stream
* note underscore delimiting above
* Control Protocol: use "Netcat ONVIF" (not "ONVIF")
* Control Address = http://username:password@IPaddress:8899
* have to set "Auto Stop Timeout" to 0.5 sec or less (1 sec is way too much)
* can set, name and recall presets!
* panning is backwards

===General notes===
* outside camera with pan and tilt (no optical zoom)
* bulky, cumbersome power, dual external wifi antennas
* says it's IP66 rated but it seems doubtful
* wifi is 2.4 GHz only, no 5 GHz
* requires app and account to set up first time
* will start tones / speaking as soon as powered up
* app -> basic settings -> turn off alert tone, turn down speaker to 20, turn off intercom
* can't turn off voice prompts entirely; at least volume=20 is better
* no LED to indicate status, other than on power supply
* has some kind of web interface, wants to run "VideoPlayTool" and allow "insecure private network requests"

Hardware Compatibility List

2025-06-19T03:47:03Z

Chrisc47: /* IP Cameras */ starting Besdersec revamp

The ZoneMinder Wiki is community based. That means the list below is only as good as those who chose to maintain it. Did you find something outdated? Did you get a camera working, which is not shown in the list below? Please consider adding or improving this list.

==Overview==
* IP Network Cameras
This is the place to start, if you are new to surveillance. These are cameras that plug into an ethernet cable, mostly. Although some will have wifi.
* IP Video Encoders
These are for legacy coax & analog cameras mostly. Although if you have legacy coax, it is possible to run ethernet over it, via an ethernet to coax adapter. There are a number of options for these, such as the Moca adapters or the Altronix ebridge series.
* Capture Cards
Somewhat legacy equipment these days. Used for PAL or NTSC video signals, mostly. This includes the bt8x8 series.
* Analog Cameras
These typically work with an IP Video encoder or a capture card.
* USB Cameras
Webcams, or any device that Linux supports will likely work.

== Ethernet ==
=== IP Cameras ===
Most modern IP cameras are ONVIF compliant, which means they should work with ZoneMinder because ONVIF is a standard that is widely supported. However, not all cameras are compliant. Cameras which only work with "cloud" services or proprietary apps may not work with any third party recording software. Some "cloud" cameras fit into this category. Examples would be most of the consumer (wifi especially) cameras you will find at the big box retail stores. Such as Arlo, Ring, Blink, etc... Also beware, even if a camera supports ONVIF, you may not get as good a stream, due to incompatibility with Zoneminder / FFMPEG. The Reolink cameras work better now, but when they were first released, there were some headaches (reported on Forum). Old Foscams had MJPEG support that only went up to 2-3 FPS (though the RTSP support works well). Some cameras require settings to get RTSP enabled (Wyze) or even alternate firmware. Cameras are all different, and your choice of make, and even model can determine your success with ZM. Caveat emptor.

You should verify you can adjust camera parameters such as frame rate, resolution, contrast, etc. from within the camera's web portal. This, in itself, is not a show-stopper, but it will make your experience easier. Often you want to adjust the FPS or resolution to fit your needs. You do not need 4K to watch a hallway, and 320x240 is no good for reading license plates.

The following list of IP cameras is not exhaustive. If your camera is not listed, it does not mean that it won't work with ZoneMinder. Rather, it is likely that no one has taken the time to add it to the list. Please consider adding your camera to this list once you get it working. More details on obtaining stream paths can be found on [[Finding Camera Stream Paths]].

'''Full Compatibility '''

* [[7Links]](TM Trade Mark)

* [[A-mtk]]

* [[Abus]] some

* [[Airlink 101]] some

* [[AirLive AirCam OD325HD]]

* [[Amcrest]]

* [[Amcrest QCam]]

* [[Amovision AM-Q630M | Amovision]] some

* [[Anpviz]]

* [[Android]]

* [[Anran VGB101-IP]]

* [[Apexis]] most if not all (only tested some)

* [[ArecontVision]] (AV3130M, probably other too)

* [[Asgari]] 720pro

* [[Astak Mole]] Some

* [[Axis]] All

* [[Besdersec]] HX WIFI - ONVIF

* [[Besdersec]] A6 PTZ - ONVIF - Used Netcat ONVIF for control

* [[Bosch]] Bosch Dinion and Flexidome

* [[Brickcom]] These have been tested

* [[B-QTECH]] H.264 Camera

* [[BSTI]] Some

* [[Cisco]] some

* [[COT Pro]] some

* [[Dahua]] (IPC-HDB3200C, probably others)

* [[DBPower]] (H.264 Model, possibly others)

* [[Digoo]] At least M1Q, probably more.

* [[D-Link]] Most

* [[EasyN]] (Mini Speed Dome 1BF)

* [[Edimax]] only tested some

* [[EyeSpy247]] (Branded Sercomm RC8021)

* [[EZVIZ]] (by Hikvision)

* [[Flir]] (rebranded [[Lorex]] which are rebranded [[Dahua]])

* [[Foscam]] (FI8908W, FI8904W, possibly others)

* [[Gadspot]] Most

* [[GBF_PL960PM_IP_Video_Door_Phone | GBF]] One reportedly (doorbell camera)

* [[Generic]] Only tested one

* [[Geovision]] (GV-FE420, possibly others)

* [[Grandstream]] Grandstream (GXV-3672-FHD & GXV-3672-FHD-36 & GXV3611_HD tested)

* [[Hikvision]] Most

* [[Honeywell]] HD3MDIP

* [[hootoo]] Some

* [[Iguard]] IP390E

* [[ieGeek]] CT0247UK

* [[Instar]] (IN-2905, IN-5907HD, possibly others)

* [[InternetEye]] M6840

* [[Jennov]] (only tested model JE-A73WG20-E)

* [[JRC Tokki]] Shenzhen Huazni Union Tech Camera

* [[Keekoon]] KK002 (KK001 and 3 are probably the same)

* [[LaView]] many LV-PB932F4

* [[Level One]] some

* [[Lilin]] LR7022

* [[Linksys]] WVC-210 / WVC2300 / PVC2300 / WVC54GC

* [[Loftek]] Sentinel PTZ

* [[Lorex]] (rebranded [[Dahua]])

* [[Maygion]] (IP-603, IP-604, possibly others)

* [[Messoa]] (NCR870, probably others)

* [[MPIX]] (40-IRBF-K28, probably others)

* [[Netcat]] IP Cameras

* [https://wiki.openwrt.org/tag/ip_camera?do=showtag&tag=ip_camera Openwrt] Webcam, or custom firmware on commercial cameras.

* [[Panasonic]] IP Cameras

* [[Pelco]] IP Cameras

* [[Revotech]]

* [[Reolink]]

* [[Rimax]] Some

* [[Rovio]]

* [[Sercomm]] (ADT)

* [[Sony]] Most

* [[Sricam]]

* [[SV3C]]

* [[TMEZON]] Some

* [[TP-LINK]] Some (branded as Tapo)

* [[Trendnet]] Most

* [[Uokoo]] One

* [[Vstarcam CS662]]

* [[Vstar T7833WIP HD Dome Network Camera]]

* [[Wanscam]] FR4020A2 (Foscam clone)

* [[Wgcc]] One

* [[Wyze Cam]]

* [[x-vision]] Xvision cameras by y3k (some)

* [[Xiongmai]] They sell modules used in multiple Chinese cameras like Misecu IPC-DM07-20SC (with module IPG-50HV20PES-S)

* [[Y-Cam]] (Sharx Ip) Most

* [[Zavio]] Some

* [[Zecumate]] JPT3815W

* [[ZoneWay ZW-NC863M-P Megapixel IP]]

* ZoneMinder can also be accessed as if it were another camera, using a Remote Path such as:
'''/cgi-bin/nph-zms?mode=single&monitor=<monitor id>&scale=100&maxfps=5&buffer=1000'''
Where the <monitor id> is the correct camera id on the remote system. More details: [[Example Camera View HTML]]

'''Single JPEG Frames Only'''

* [[Airlink 101]] some

* [[JVC]] some

* [[Panasonic]] some

* [[PLANET]] some

* [[Toshiba]] some

* [[Veo Observer IP NetCam]] most

* [[Vivotek]] All

'''MPEG (v1.24.0+)'''

* [[ABS_MegaCam]]

* [[Axis]] All

* [[ ACTi]] All

* [[Vivotek]] Most

* [[Logitech 700 series]] some

* [[Ubiqiti]] some

'''Compatible (with modifications)'''

* [[Aviosys]] some

* [[Mobotix]] all

* [[Conceptronic]] some

'''Compatible (with problems)'''

* [[Compro]] IP70. MPEG4 only, some reliability issues and general poor firmware quality.

* [[Grandtec]] [[Grandtec_WLAN_Camera|WLAN Camera]] WiFi or III - acceptable indoor quality, no infrared-filter (better nightvision) cheap!

* [[Intellinet]] IPCamera with the new firmware.

* Old Intellinet IPCamera (model MWNC-100) with this (http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7500) protocol adapter.

* OvisLink AirLive WL-5400CAM

'''Doorbell Cameras'''

* Akuvox E12W - https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?t=33887

'''Useful Links'''

* Flash's IP Camera Database: https://digdilem.org/ip-cameras/ (Doesn't seem to work when searching for 'Works with Zoneminder?' option, though. - jpcy)

== Coax ==
=== IP Video Encoder ===

Like Network Cameras, these devices produce a video stream over tcp/ip - but they do so with input from an analog video camera or other video source. An easy way to find these are to search for video encoders or video servers, e.g. 8 channel video encoder, or 2 channel video server. Newer video encoders may also support HD Analog either in addition, or instead of analog streams (how they implement HD analog, depends upon the brand. There are currently competing standards such as AHD, EX-SDI, HD-SDI, HD-CVI, HD-TVI, etc...).

IP Video Encoders are generally easier to use and maintain than PCI / Capture cards.

* [[Synectics E100]] encoder

*The [[IP9100 | Aviosys IP9100, Models A, B and Plus]] has four analog video inputs. It produces a ZM compatible video stream from one of the inputs, which is selectable via an HTTP GET command. There might even be a control script for ZM that lets you select the active video input using ''ZM's Camera Control Presets!''

With the yoics Aviosys 9100 firmware at http://www.yoics.com/?p=28, ZoneMinder can directly access all four ports via /usr/yoicsX.jpg as the remote host path, where X is 0 - 3.

* [[Axis]] Multiple

* [[Bosch VIP X1 Single-channel]] video encoder [http://products.boschsecuritysystems.eu/en/EMEA/products/bxp/SKU15449253232961378955-CATMda7ec5dc0edf5b1a0b8cb619e2e11308]

* [[GXV3504]] Grandstream 4 channel video encoder.

* [[Hikvision]] HD Analog (With errors)

* [[Samsung]] uses AHD cameras, and possibly NTSC/PAL cameras.

=== Capture Cards ===

[[Anykeeper]]

[[Avermedia]]

[[Camsecure PCI Express video capture]]

[[Digiflower]]

[[Geovision GV250 - bt878a chip]]

[[Grandtec Grand X Guard]]

[[Hauppauge]]

[[Howell-Tempest VC 878B-Q]]

[[Ituner Spectra 8]]

[[Kodicom 4400r]]

[[Kodicom 8800]]

[[Tungson TE-8008]]

Leadtek WinFast VC 100 - the cheapest bt878 model with no tuner on it, just Com/Svideo in.

[[LinkDelight CCTV H.264 4CH DVR Card]]

[[Linux Media Labs LMLBT44]]

[[Osprey 100]]

[[Provideo PV- series (Bluecherry)]]
[[ Bluecherry - BC-H16480A]]
[[TView 95/99]]

[[UDP Technology NCP3200v2]]

[[Videocards with Philips saa7134 chipset]]

[[WinFast TV2000 XP]]

[[Rapid OS]]

[[KesCom PG104]]

[[IEI Technology Corp. IVC-268G-R20]]

==== bt8x8 Cards ====
BT8x8 cards are handled by the Kernel module BTTV. A note on the bt8x8-based TV-tuner cards: these usually have beside the tuner input, also a Composite and an S-Video input. You can hook up 2 analog cameras to these, and access from ZoneMinder both of them as individual cameras, at max 15Fps. You don't need two separate TV cards for two cameras!

[[Pico2000]] - 4 port card, one chip bt878, around 2 fps when using all channels

[[Bt878_4chip_8inputs]] -4 chips bt878, 8 inputs, around 5 fps when using 2 inputs per chip

[[:Image:Karta.jpg| bt878 8 chip 8 input]] - This card is supplied with D-sub to 8 BNC connector and uses the bt878 chip for each input allowing full frame rates and quality. See [[Kodicom 8800]] for more information.

Geovision GV250 bt878a single chip 4 inputs - This capture Card is supplied with 4 video inputs but with NO audio channel

Geovision GV-800 8 inputs - [https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=12327] Recommended to review forums.

Most other BTTV (bt878, bt848) cards, see '''/usr/src/linux/Documentation/video4linux/bttv/CARDLIST''' on your system for a list. You can also find more details on the BTTV module, such as parameters to pass via insmod, [https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/media/v4l-drivers/bttv.html in the kernel] and
[https://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Bttv on the v4l wiki ]
[https://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/Bttv_devices_(bt848,_bt878) 2nd link]

=== Analog Cameras ===

Any regular composite or S-video camera connected via a supported capture card. Some analog cameras feature camera control - ZM supports several of these camera's Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions via serial port control, as well as camera Presets, Focus, Iris, etc.
*[[PicturetelControlScript | PictureTel PTZ2N]].

== USB ==

*Just Zoom USB cam

*Creative Webcam Pro, Webcam 3, LIVE! Cam OPTIA PRO (V4L2, Chan 0, PAL, YUYV)

*''Most'' UVCvideo cameras, including: Advent AWC213, Creative Labs VF0420, [[Logitech QuickCam Express]], Logitech HD C270, QuickCam Pro 3000, [[QuickCam Pro 4000]], QuickCam Communicate STX/Deluxe, [[Logitech Webcam Pro 9000]], [[Webcam C250]], and [[Logitech C525]].

*Logitech Quickcam Orbit/Sphere (experimental basic pan/tilt control has also published for testing and hacking [http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9788])

*[[Philips]]

*Any OV511 based USB camera [http://alpha.dyndns.org/ov511/cameras.html]

*Any CPIA based USB camera [http://webcam.sourceforge.net]

*[[LabTec WebCam Pro]]

*Confirmed basic functionality with Microsoft Lifecam VX 5000 using UVC Streaming method

*Company name: PU`Aimetis model: PUAN-3656 (2MP / Max resolution: 1920*1080, MJPEG - 1920X1080 @ 30fps / YUV2 - 1920X1080 @ 5fps)

Note that most USB cameras that can use Video4Linux/V4L2, and so can be used by ZoneMinder. Some have older chipsets and can be hard to find new.

Note that PWC drivers are not included in the kernel. Some distribution's add them in and other may not. Here are some relevant links:
* [http://www.smcc.demon.nl/webcam/ Old Maintainer]
* [http://www.saillard.org/linux/pwc/ Current PWC Maintainer]

== X10 Devices ==
The only device that really needs to be compatable with ZM is the Transceiver, all other x10 devices comunicate through that device.
*[[CM11]] Bi-Directional Transceiver

Other X10 notes:

[http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6423&highlight=x10 Topic 6423]

[http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7082&highlight=x10 Topic 7082]

== All other hardware as supported by Linux ==
To find out if your hardware is supported, check the [http://www.zoneminder.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=10 HCL]

== Plug Computers ==
Guruplug Server Plus -> How to install Zoneminder

== Single Board Computers ==

Single board computers such as the Raspberry Pi, Odroid, Beagleboard, and many others.

See [[Single Board Computers]]

Talk:Hardware Compatibility List

2025-06-19T03:20:44Z

Chrisc47: explaining why new section for NON compatible cameras

User Tonyguards vandalises the page by adding links to unrelated websites. Please block/ban user

He also keeps removing valid links.

Same goes for Domtheo -- spammer.

Could we add a list of compatible DVRs/NVRs, too? - jpcy 20200815 2247 gmt

== Orient IP-33-SH14CP ==

Orient IP-33-SH14CP Outdoor IP camera with PoE

I connect it to ZM 1.36 with this parameters:

SourceType : Fmpeg

SourcePath : rtsp://<login>:<pass>@<IP>:80//Streaming/Channels/0?tcp

SourceSecondPath : rtsp://<login>:<pass>@<IP>:80//Streaming/Channels/1?tcp

CaptureResolution : 1280x720p

== Adding INcompatible cameras ==

I've been evaluating small cameras for the last few weeks, and will today add a new section to this page for cameras that are *NOT* compatible for ZM. I feel like these should be documented because they seemed like decent cameras, but only upon actual usage did I find out the problems (which are squarely on the vendor side). I'm new here and hope this is OK -- if not, please think about another way that we CAN document these. I want people to find this information when they search this page for the camera maker, or they google for "cameramaker Zoneminder", so they ultimately learn NOT to get these cameras. Thanks! -ChrisC47 (P.S. and I'll see about moving that Orient camera info into the page properly.)