Announcement
go2rtc - Ultimate Camera Streaming Gateway
go2rtc is an open-source application designed to simplify and unify access to various camera streams using a wide range of protocols. It acts as a versatile media server for your surveillance and smart home needs.
Project Introduction
Summary
go2rtc provides a single, powerful solution to handle input from numerous camera protocols (RTSP, RTMP, HTTP-FLV, MJPEG) and serve streams using modern and widely compatible methods like WebRTC, MSE, HLS, and MP4. It integrates seamlessly with FFmpeg for complex media processing and supports HomeKit.
Problem Solved
Handling disparate camera streaming protocols and integrating them into modern applications or smart home systems is often complex. go2rtc eliminates this complexity by providing a unified gateway that translates and serves streams across different technologies, reducing compatibility issues and development effort.
Core Features
Multi-protocol Input
Supports receiving streams from RTSP, RTMP, HTTP-FLV, MJPEG, and more.
Versatile Output Options
Provides streams in WebRTC (low latency), MSE, HLS, and MP4 formats for various client applications.
FFmpeg Integration
Leverages FFmpeg for decoding, encoding, and complex stream manipulation.
HomeKit Support
Enables integration with Apple HomeKit ecosystems.
Snapshot Generation
Generate still images from video streams.
Web Interface & API
Provides a simple web interface for management and an API for programmatic control.
Tech Stack
Use Cases
go2rtc is ideal for situations requiring flexible and unified access to video streams from diverse sources:
Integrating Legacy IP Cameras
Details
Connect older cameras only supporting RTSP or MJPEG and serve their streams via modern WebRTC or HLS to web browsers or mobile apps.
User Value
Extend the lifespan of existing surveillance hardware and simplify integration with new systems.
Building a Custom Surveillance System
Details
Use go2rtc as the central media gateway to receive streams from all your cameras and distribute them to recording servers, analytics engines, and monitoring clients.
User Value
Provides a flexible and scalable foundation for building a tailored video surveillance solution.
Smart Home Camera Integration
Details
Easily connect various brand IP cameras to popular smart home platforms (like Home Assistant via WebRTC) or integrate them into HomeKit.
User Value
Unified access and low-latency streaming for cameras within a smart home environment.
Developing Web/Mobile Streaming Apps
Details
Developers can use go2rtc to handle backend camera connectivity and serve streams via WebRTC or HLS, simplifying client-side implementation.
User Value
Reduces complexity in media stream handling for application developers.
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