Backend Configuration¶

This is the first step in Swiftcam setup.

Swiftcam needs a configured go2rtc instance for live streaming cameras. The go2rtc API (typically at :1984/api), WebRTC signaling websocket (typically at :1984/api/ws) and WebRTC streaming port (typically at :8555) needs to be reachable. When using Frigate NVR, the bundled go2rtc installation can be used without issues.

Minimal go2rtc config example¶

api:
  listen: ":1984"

webrtc:
  listen: :8555

streams:
  front_door_main: rtsp://user:pass@192.168.1.20:554/stream1
  front_door_sub: rtsp://user:pass@192.168.1.20:554/stream2

Verify go2rtc connection¶

curl -sS http://GO2RTC_HOST:1984/api/streams
curl -sS "http://GO2RTC_HOST:1984/api/frame.jpeg?src=front_door_main" -o /tmp/front_door.jpg

Required matching in camera settings¶

The stream names configured per camera in Swiftcam must exactly match your keys under go2rtc streams:.

Example:

• Main stream in Swiftcam: front_door_main
• Sub stream in Swiftcam: front_door_sub

Next step¶

Continue with: Connection configuration