If you use motion-detection software (like the "Motion" project or similar camera servers), follow these steps to ensure your "MultiCameraFrame" isn't visible to the public:
sudo apt update sudo apt install zoneminder inurl multicameraframe mode motion install
To configure the multi-camera matrix, you must access the management console of your NVR or VMS. If you use motion-detection software (like the "Motion"
# Daemon execution daemon on process_id_file /var/run/motion/motion.pid # Stream and Webcontrol Settings webcontrol_port 8080 webcontrol_localhost off webcontrol_parms 0 # Stream viewing options (Global defaults) stream_port 8081 stream_localhost off stream_auth_method 0 stream_maxrate 15 # Target directory for saved motion captures target_dir /var/lib/motion # Automatically include all camera frames from the sub-directory camera_dir /etc/motion/conf.d Use code with caution. Save and exit ( Ctrl+O , Enter , Ctrl+X ). Step 4: Creating Individual Camera Frame Modes Step 4: Creating Individual Camera Frame Modes The
The magic happens in the configuration files. Motion works by having one main configuration file ( motion.conf ) and optional thread-specific files for each camera. Step 4.1: Locate the Configuration File
: If you must access the multi-camera frame via a browser, ensure Digest Authentication or Basic Authentication is enabled in your motion.conf file. 📹 Pro Tip: Better Multi-Cam Content
To view the multicameraframe interface, you must activate the built-in HTTP server. Under the "Live Stream" section of your motion.conf, ensure that stream_preview_method is set to 0 or 1.