GitHub - tchellomello/python-amcrest: A Python 2.7/3.x module for Amcrest and Dahua Cameras using the SDK HTTP API.

This article introduces “python-amcrest,” a Python 2.7/3.x module for Amcrest and Dahua Cameras using the SDK HTTP API. The library allows users to interact with Amcrest and Dahua cameras through various functions such as capturing snapshots, recording realtime streams, and controlling camera movement. It also provides a command-line interface (amcrest-cli) for managing cameras and offers a text user interface (TUI) for live video feeds. The article includes installation instructions, usage examples, and a supportability matrix listing tested camera models.