From 9c1b15cbadbc2fac1e2fdcff9333b736c9dccbbb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: andrew-iotx Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:55:55 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add tested cameras section to README Help newcomers pick a budget RTSP camera that works with TrioCore. Includes Reolink E1 Pro, Tapo C120, RLC-510A, and RLC-510WA with pricing, RTSP URL formats, and connection types. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) --- README.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b47bce9..1561bbf 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -439,6 +439,23 @@ See [`src/trio_core/config.py`](src/trio_core/config.py) for all options. --- +## Tested Cameras + +Any IP camera with RTSP support should work with TrioCore. Below are budget-friendly cameras that have been tested by the community. + +| Camera | Price (USD) | Connection | RTSP URL Format | Indoor/Outdoor | Notes | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| **Reolink E1 Pro** | ~$44 | WiFi | `rtsp://user:pass@IP:554/h264Preview_01_main` | Indoor | 5MP, pan/tilt, best budget pick | +| **TP-Link Tapo C120** | ~$35 | WiFi | `rtsp://user:pass@IP/stream1` | Indoor/Outdoor | 2K, requires Tapo app to enable RTSP | +| **Reolink RLC-510A** | ~$47 | PoE | `rtsp://admin:pass@IP:554/h264Preview_01_main` | Outdoor | 5MP, IP67, requires PoE switch/injector | +| **Reolink RLC-510WA** | ~$50 | WiFi | `rtsp://admin:pass@IP:554/h264Preview_01_main` | Outdoor | 5MP, WiFi version of 510A | + +> **Tip:** For the cheapest way to get started, grab a **Reolink E1 Pro** or **Tapo C120** — both work over WiFi with a regular wall outlet, no extra hardware needed. +> +> Have a camera that works? Open a PR to add it to this list! + +--- + ## OpenClaw Integration TrioCore can connect to an [OpenClaw](https://openclaw.ai) Gateway as a node for remote camera monitoring via WebSocket.