# Cheap IP camera / binding / connection question **URL:** \ **Category:** Bindings\ **Created:** [October 24, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/cheap-ip-camera-binding-connection-question/107065 "2020-10-24T15:07:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MadFrankie](https://community.openhab.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@MadFrankie](https://community.openhab.org/u/MadFrankie)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/cheap-ip-camera-binding-connection-question/107065/1 "2020-10-24T15:07:15Z")
Hi all, I’ve been trawling through the community to find some answers and as soon as I find an answer it leads to another question… So, the premise… I currently have a few Arlo cameras dotted around and use IFTTT via webhooks to alert OH of any movement and also arm / disarm the cameras based on OH presence detection…all good. Recently IFTTT has changed their business model so you now have to pay monthly if you want more than 3 applets, so - unless I start paying them - it means I’m stuck with 2 cameras and 1 arm / disarm applet. So, my options are, bite the bullet, pay IFTTT and get more Arlo cameras, (I have been happy with them to date), or keep what I have for external security / alerts, and get some cheaper cameras for inside that work with OH for alerts / viewing. I have a nas so network cameras can record to there, or I’m happy with a cheap one running an sd card as I’m only interested in getting the footage if there is an issue. I’ve found some cheap TP-Link cameras, (I have their excellent smart plugs around the house all controlled by OH), for £24 each, SD card storage and IP based…however searching the forum suggests that they aren’t easy / possible to integrate. > **[Tapo C200 1080p Pan/Tilt Indoor Camera, Baby Monitoring, Motion Detection,...](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tapo-C200-Monitoring-Detection-Customizable/dp/B07XR2NWZC)** > > Enjoy 1080p HD video, 360° horizontal and 114° vertical coverage, night vision, motion detection alerts, and two-way audio for comprehensive home monitoring. So, either (a) does someone know different or (b) can anyone recommend a decent cheap camera and binding to use instead??? Thanks in advance. ---
**Author:** ![matt1](https://community.openhab.org/user_avatar/community.openhab.org/matt1/32/19930_2.png) [@matt1](https://community.openhab.org/u/matt1)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/cheap-ip-camera-binding-connection-question/107065/2 "2020-10-25T04:42:53Z")
Read this post as you want a ONVIF camera if you want to be able To move it > [@IpCamera: New IP Camera Binding](https://community.openhab.org/t/ipcamera-new-ip-camera-binding/42771/): > > This binding is now merged into openHAB 2.5.9 and newer. See below for more details on what each brand of camera has working as often choosing the right camera will save you from needing to purchase an extra video server (both the cost to purchase the server, plus the ongoing electricity costs) to process the video feeds. Features for Generic cameras with only RTSP (no snapshot url): Snapshots (jpg) can be created from RTSP with low CPU overhead but requires non stop network traffic to keep a… ---
**Author:** ![MadFrankie](https://community.openhab.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@MadFrankie](https://community.openhab.org/u/MadFrankie)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/cheap-ip-camera-binding-connection-question/107065/3 "2020-10-26T21:27:56Z")
Thanks, I originally read that thread but started at the latest post and worked back…I’ve just realised that all the info I need is on the very first post…doh ---
**Author:** ![matt1](https://community.openhab.org/user_avatar/community.openhab.org/matt1/32/19930_2.png) [@matt1](https://community.openhab.org/u/matt1)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/cheap-ip-camera-binding-connection-question/107065/4 "2020-10-27T00:35:26Z")
That link is found in the main documentation which should be your first stop for the most up to date and info. Forums hold outdated info. > **[IP Camera - Bindings](https://www.openhab.org/addons/bindings/ipcamera/#generic-cameras)** > > This binding allows you to use most IP cameras in openHAB and has many hidden features, so please take the time to read through this guide to learn different ways to work with cameras that you may not know about. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://community-openhab-org.s3-eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/original/2X/6/6a52f2ac5d00e4c7b50471a354b3a9221188be90.png) [@system](https://community.openhab.org/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.openhab.org/t/cheap-ip-camera-binding-connection-question/107065/5 "2020-12-07T16:35:27Z")
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