Ipcam+telegram+group+better

telegram-send --group "Your Group" --image /tmp/cam.jpg --caption "Manual snap"

Use with cron or inotifywait.

| Typical Issue | This Solution | |---------------|----------------| | Relies on cloud NVR | Self-hosted, works without internet (except Telegram) | | Only photos | Photos + GIFs + optional live stream | | No group control | Full command set in group | | No privacy | Local processing, no upload to unknown servers | | Spammy | Cooldown, muting, AI filtering | ipcam+telegram+group+better

stream_localhost off
webcontrol_localhost off
output_pictures yes
ffmpeg_output_movies yes
target_dir /home/pi/cam_data
movie_filename video-%Y%m%d-%H%M%S