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No Router Access Solution

🌥️ Cloud + VPN Approach (No Port Forwarding Required)

If you can't configure your router, use this approach:

Step 1: Install Tailscale (Free VPN)

# On your Mac (where cameras are)
brew install tailscale
sudo tailscale up

# Get your Tailscale IP
tailscale ip -4
# Example: 100.64.1.2

Step 2: Create Cloud VPS with Tailscale

# On DigitalOcean VPS
curl -fsSL https://tailscale.com/install.sh | sh
sudo tailscale up

# Now VPS can access your local cameras via Tailscale network

Step 3: Update MediaMTX Config (on VPS)

paths:
  robot:
    source: rtsp://admin:Password@100.64.1.2:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
  table:
    source: rtsp://admin:Password@100.64.1.2:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0  
  ceiling:
    source: rtsp://admin:Password@100.64.1.2:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0

Step 4: Vercel Environment Variables

CAM_USER=admin
CAM_PASS=Password
ROBOT_CAM_IP=100.64.1.2  # Your Tailscale IP
TABLE_CAM_IP=100.64.1.2
CEILING_CAM_IP=100.64.1.2
MEDIAMTX_HTTP=https://YOUR_VPS_IP:8888
MEDIAMTX_WHEP=https://YOUR_VPS_IP:8889

✅ Benefits:

  • ✅ No router configuration needed
  • ✅ Secure VPN connection
  • ✅ Cameras stay private
  • ✅ Easy to set up

💰 Cost:

  • Tailscale: Free (up to 20 devices)
  • DigitalOcean VPS: $6/month

This approach creates a secure tunnel between your cameras and the cloud without exposing anything publicly!