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This guide assumes your IP camera supports "Custom API commands" or "HTTP(S) callback" features. If your camera is locked to a proprietary app (like Ring or Arlo), this will not work. You need an open IP camera (Foscam, Hikvision, Dahua, or ESP32-CAM).

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An IP Camera (Internet Protocol Camera) is a digital video camera that sends and receives data via a network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet). Unlike old analog CCTV cameras, IP cameras have their own processing chip and IP address.

Types relevant to this setup:

Before we dive into the "how," we must understand the "what." Each component plays a unique role. ip camera qr telegram work

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Your IP camera needs to receive the token and chat ID via a QR scan. You have two options:

Option A: Simple URL Method (Most cameras) Most IP cameras with QR setup expect a URL. You will format a message like this: http://api.telegram.org/bot<YOUR_TOKEN>/sendMessage?chat_id=<YOUR_CHAT_ID>&text=Camera%20Online

Replace <YOUR_TOKEN> and <YOUR_CHAT_ID>. This guide assumes your IP camera supports "Custom

Option B: Raw JSON/Text Method (For ESP32-CAM/DIY cameras) Some custom firmwares expect raw text. Create a text string exactly like: BOT_TOKEN:7236457283:AAHdqTcvCH1vGWJxfSeofSAs0K5PALDsaw;CHAT_ID:123456789 Generate a QR code from this plain text.

Most IP cameras have a snapshot HTTP URL. For example: http://<camera-ip>/cgi-bin/snapshot.cgi

You can program your camera (if it supports "Periodic HTTP requests") to send this image to Telegram using this URL format: https://api.telegram.org/bot<TOKEN>/sendPhoto?chat_id=<CHAT_ID>&photo=<SNAPSHOT_URL>

Since QR codes have character limits, you would typically: Would you like me to: An IP Camera

To prove this works, here is a real-world bill of materials:

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Result: A fully functional, remote-viewable security camera that works anywhere in the world via Telegram, with zero cloud fees.