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

2025-06-19T21:01:06Z

product description including unique initial setup capabilities

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	* has unique ''audio'' method that squawks the setup info from the phone speaker to the camera microphone		* 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		* 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===		===problems with ZM integration===

Chrisc47: /* problems with ZM integration */

2025-06-19T20:57:51Z

problems with ZM integration

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	* 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.		* 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.		* 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.

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

2025-06-19T20:55:42Z

product description including unique initial setup capabilities

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	* audible prompts during setup, incl. a loud ping every 30 seconds, but speaker CAN be turned down (in app)		* 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)		* 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		* 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)		* 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		* has unique ''reverse'' QR code method (display QR code on phone app for Vimtag camera to then read), per quick start manual

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

2025-06-19T20:54:27Z

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

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

	* ~~blah~~		* 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)
	* ~~blah~~		* 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
	* ~~blah~~		* 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===		===problems with ZM integration===

Chrisc47: initial brain dump on Vimtag 8310

2025-06-19T20:46:43Z

initial brain dump on Vimtag 8310

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==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.