Monocle supports Alexa compatible RTSP cameras that meet the following criteria:
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Streaming protocol(s) | RTSP + RTP |
| RTSP Command support required | DESCRIBE, SETUP, PLAY, and TEARDOWN |
| Video format | H.264 |
| Audio format | AAC/G711 |
| Feed authentication methods | HTTP Digest authentication |
| RTSP URI responsiveness | All responses must occur 6 seconds or less after request received |
The information provided below is not intended to be a fully comprehensive listing, but rather a short manually curated listed based off of user feedback we have received. The information provided is to the best of our knowledge but may not be 100% accurate for all camera models.
| Camera Manufactuer | Model | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | CloudCam, Ring Doorbell | Not Supported | Proprietary |
| Amcrest | * Cameras | Working | |
| Arlo | * Cameras | Not Supported | Proprietary |
| Axis | * Cameras | Working | |
| Dahua | * Cameras | Working | |
| D-Link | * Cameras | Working | Only models that support H.264 streams |
| DropCam, Nest Cam | Not Supported | Proprietary | |
| Foscam | * Cameras | Working | Gateway Required |
| HikVision | * Cameras | Working | |
| HikVision | * NVR | Working | May Require Gateway |
| JideTech | * Cameras | Working | May Require Gateway |
| NetGear | Arlo | Not Supported | Proprietary |
| Reolink | * Cameras | Working | Gateway Required |
| Reolink | Argus | Not Supported | Proprietary |
| Samsung | * Cameras | Working | |
| SriCam | * Cameras | Working | |
| Swann | DVR/NVR | Not Working | Alexa refuses to accept RTSP stream |
| Trendnet | * Cameras | Working | May Require Gateway |
| Ubiquiti | UniFi Cameras | Working | |
| Wansview | Q2, Q3, Q3-S, W2 | Not Working on Select Devices | Compatibility Bulletin |
Note: Additional information about camera manufacturers and specific camera models can be found in our forums:
Forum Topic: IP Cameras & NVRs
If you are using a Foscam or ReoLink camera or any other camera listed with Gateway Required or May Require Gateway, please see this page for a potential workaround:
Learn More: Monocle Gateway