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5-Minute Quick Start

Get your first camera connected and monitoring in under 5 minutes

5 minutes total📹 Works with any IP camera🚀 No software installation needed

What You'll Need

IP Camera

Any camera with RTSP, MJPEG, or cloud API access

Internet Connection

1+ Mbps upload speed per camera recommended

Perimi Account

Free account with up to 3 cameras

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Connect Your Camera

2 minutes

Add your first video stream to start monitoring

Get your camera's IP address from router settings
Find the RTSP stream URL (usually rtsp://ip:554/stream)
Enter camera credentials if required
Test the connection
2

Set Detection Zones

1 minute

Draw areas where you want to detect activity

Click and drag to create detection zones
Exclude areas with constant movement (trees, flags)
Focus on entrances, exits, and valuable areas
Preview detection in real-time
3

Configure Alerts

2 minutes

Choose how and when you want notifications

Select notification types (email, SMS, push)
Set sensitivity levels for different zones
Choose alert frequency to avoid spam
Add emergency contacts if needed

Common Camera URL Formats

Popular Brands

Hikvision

rtsp://[user:pass@]ip:554/Streaming/Channels/101

Dahua

rtsp://[user:pass@]ip:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1

Axis

rtsp://[user:pass@]ip/axis-media/media.amp

Generic MJPEG

http://ip:8080/video.mjpg

URL Components

user:pass@Your camera username and password
ipCamera IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.100)
:554Port number (554 is RTSP default)
/pathStream path (varies by manufacturer)

You're All Set!

Your camera is now connected and monitoring. Here's what to explore next:

Add More Cameras

Connect additional cameras and streams

Advanced Zones

Create complex detection rules

Smart Alerts

Configure intelligent notifications

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