http://192.168.1.x/snapshot.Already have a camera?
Some can connect to Eyes.
If your camera has an HTTP snapshot URL and is reachable from the internet, Eyes can pull a snapshot every 90 seconds, no software to install, nothing to download.
How it works
Many IP cameras have a built-in snapshot URL, a web address that returns a JPEG image of the current view. If you can make that URL accessible from the internet, Eyes can grab a frame every 90 seconds and run it through the full AI pipeline, exactly like an Eyes device.
1
Find your camera's snapshot URL. See the camera guide below. It's usually something like
2
Make it internet-accessible. Set up port forwarding on your router so the URL works from outside your network. Most cameras also support DDNS for a stable address.
3
Register it below. Enter the public URL and your Eyes place code. Eyes will test the connection, grab the first snapshot, and start pulling automatically.
What you need: An IP camera with an HTTP snapshot endpoint, port forwarding configured on your router (or a public IP), and an Eyes place code. Don't have a place code? Set one up first.
Is my camera compatible?
Eyes works with IP cameras that have a built-in HTTP snapshot URL. Here's a quick look at the most popular brands:
- ✅ Reolink. All models. Snapshot URL built in.
- ✅ Amcrest. All models. Same firmware as Dahua.
- ✅ Dahua. All models. Same firmware as Amcrest.
- ✅ Hikvision. DS series, HiLook, and most IP cameras.
- ✅ Any ONVIF camera. Most professional/commercial IP cameras support ONVIF and have a snapshot endpoint.
- ❌ Ring. Cloud-locked to Amazon. No local access.
- ❌ Google Nest. Cloud-locked to Google. No snapshot URL.
- ❌ Arlo. Cloud-only. No local access.
- ❌ Eufy. No snapshot URL. Local RTSP only on some models.
- ❌ Wyze. No snapshot URL. RTSP requires special firmware.
- ❌ TP-Link Tapo. No snapshot URL. RTSP only, local network only.
Don't see your camera? If it has a web interface with a snapshot or still-image feature, it will likely work. Check your camera's documentation for an HTTP snapshot URL.
Find your camera's snapshot URL
The snapshot URL depends on your camera brand. Find yours below and replace the placeholders with your camera's details.
📷 Reolink All models
Open the Reolink app or web UI. Your camera's local IP is shown under Device Settings → Network. The default username is admin.
http://CAMERA_IP/cgi-bin/api.cgi?cmd=Snap&channel=0&rs=abc&user=admin&password=YOUR_PASSWORD
Works with all Reolink IP cameras. RLC-510A, RLC-810A, RLC-520A, E1 Zoom, E1 Pro, Argus 3 Pro, TrackMix, and more.
🎥 Amcrest / Dahua All models
Log in to the camera's web UI. Default port is 80. Amcrest and Dahua share the same firmware and use the same URL format.
http://CAMERA_IP/cgi-bin/snapshot.cgi?channel=1
Requires authentication. Enter your camera's username and password in the fields below when registering.
Works with all Amcrest IP cameras (IP2M, IP4M, IP5M, IP8M series) and all Dahua IP cameras.
🔍 Hikvision DS series & HiLook
Access the camera's web interface (requires Internet Explorer/Edge or the iVMS client). Default username is admin.
http://CAMERA_IP/ISAPI/Streaming/channels/101/picture
Requires authentication. The 101 means channel 1, main stream. Use 102 for sub-stream (lower resolution, faster).
Works with DS-2CD series, HiLook, and most Hikvision IP cameras.
🔧 Other ONVIF Cameras
If your camera supports ONVIF (most professional IP cameras do), it almost certainly has an HTTP snapshot endpoint. Check your camera's web interface, look for a "Snapshot" button and right-click to copy the URL. Common format:
http://CAMERA_IP/onvif-http/snapshot?Profile_1
The exact path varies. Other common paths: /snap.jpg, /image/jpeg.cgi, /snapshot.jpg. Check your camera's documentation.
Making your camera internet-accessible
Your camera's snapshot URL (e.g. http://192.168.1.50/snapshot) only works on your local network. For Eyes to reach it, you need to expose it via port forwarding.
1
Log into your router. Usually at
192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Check the label on your router for the admin password.2
Find "Port Forwarding". Usually under Advanced, NAT, or Firewall settings.
3
Create a rule: External port (pick something like
8080) → Internal IP (your camera's IP) → Internal port (80).4
Find your public IP. Search "what is my IP" on Google. Your public snapshot URL is then:
http://YOUR_PUBLIC_IP:8080/cgi-bin/snapshot.cgi
Security tip: Use a strong camera password, pick a non-standard external port (not 80), and consider restricting access to Eyes' server IPs if your router supports it. Eyes only accesses the snapshot endpoint, it doesn't stream video.
Connect your camera
Enter your camera's public snapshot URL and your Eyes place code. Eyes will test the connection immediately and start pulling snapshots every 90 seconds.
The 3-character code for your Eyes place.
Must be reachable from the internet, not a 192.168.x.x address.
First snapshot captured successfully
Don't have a compatible camera? A first-party gotEyes device is shipping Q3 2026 via Kickstarter.
Reserve a gotEyes Device →