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The Bridge runs on your computer, connects to your local cameras, and sends snapshots to our cloud for AI-powered monitoring.

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Setup in 5 Minutes

From download to your first AI alert in just a few steps.

1

Create an account

Sign up at smartcamalerts.com if you haven't already. Free plan includes 1 camera.

2

Generate an API key

Go to your Dashboard, scroll to API Keys, and click "Generate API Key". Copy it — you'll only see it once.

3

Install the Bridge

Run the installer and open SmartCam Bridge. Paste your API key in the settings. The app connects to our cloud automatically.

4

Add your camera

Click "Add Camera" in the Bridge app. Enter a name and your camera's RTSP URL, like rtsp://192.168.1.100:554/stream1. Snapshots start immediately.

5

Create alert rules

Back in the Dashboard, click "Manage" on your camera. Draw monitoring zones and tell the AI what to watch for. Alerts arrive via email.

System Requirements

Windows 10 or later
64-bit required
IP camera with RTSP
On your local network
Internet connection
For cloud AI analysis
ffmpeg included
No extra installs needed

Common RTSP URLs

Find your camera brand below for the correct stream URL format.

Brand RTSP URL Format
Axis rtsp://user:pass@IP/axis-media/media.amp
Hikvision rtsp://user:pass@IP/Streaming/Channels/101
Dahua rtsp://user:pass@IP/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
Amcrest rtsp://user:pass@IP/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
Reolink rtsp://user:pass@IP/h264Preview_01_main
Generic / ONVIF rtsp://user:pass@IP:554/stream1

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Download the Bridge, connect your cameras, and let AI handle the watching.

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