ESP32-CAM | ONVIF | DVR/NVR Stream and Recording

ESP32-CAM ONVIF RTSP Camera

Overview

ESP32-CAM ONVIF RTSP Camera is an open-source firmware project that transforms your affordable ESP32-CAM module into a network camera compatible with professional NVR/DVR systems, including Hikvision, Dahua, and other ONVIF-compliant solutions.

This project brings together:

• RTSP streaming (MJPEG) for real-time video
• Minimal ONVIF support for device discovery, stream URI reporting, and basic integration with security recorders

The goal is to make ESP32-CAM modules plug-and-play with mainstream video surveillance systems, while remaining lightweight and efficient.

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Features

• 📡 ONVIF Discovery: Your ESP32-CAM will appear as a discoverable camera on ONVIF-compatible NVRs/DVRs.
• 🎥 RTSP Streaming: Real-time MJPEG streaming for live view and recording.
• ⚡ Lightweight: Designed for ESP32-CAM’s limited resources.
• 🛠️ Easy Setup: Simple Wi-Fi configuration and deployment.
• 🔒 Open Source: MIT-licensed for personal and commercial use.

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Roadmap

• Minimal ONVIF WS-Discovery responder
• ONVIF /onvif/device_service endpoint (GetStreamUri, GetCapabilities)
• RTSP video streaming (MJPEG)
• Web-based configuration interface
• Optional SD card recording
• Motion detection (future)
• Support for more ONVIF features (profiles, device info, etc.)

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Quick Start

1. Clone this repository
2. Edit Wi-Fi credentials in the source code
3. Flash to your ESP32-CAM using Arduino IDE or PlatformIO
4. Connect your NVR/DVR and discover the camera via ONVIF, or add the RTSP stream manually

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Compatibility

• Tested hardware: AI-Thinker ESP32-CAM
• NVR/DVR compatibility: Hikvision, Dahua, and most ONVIF-compliant recorders (MJPEG stream)
• Limitations: MJPEG only (no H.264); some recorders may require H.264 for recording

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Screenshots

Coming soon!

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Contributing

Pull requests, issues, and feature suggestions are welcome!
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Acknowledgments

• Micro-RTSP for RTSP streaming on ESP32
• ONVIF community for protocol documentation and inspiration

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Stay tuned for updates, features, and documentation as the project evolves!