XMeye-Linux is a video surveillance client software designed for the Linux operating system. It is part of the XMeye ecosystem, which is widely used for security cameras and DVRs/NVRs that utilize HiSilicon and XM chips. Unlike the Windows or mobile versions, the Linux version is specifically tailored for users who operate on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and other Unix-like systems, often serving as a dedicated monitoring station.
Here are the key features of XMeye-Linux:
Modern smart homes run on Linux. Use xmeye-linux as a command-line sensor. xmeye-linux
In Node-RED (exec node):
"command": "xmeye-linux snap --ip 192.168.1.120 --output /dev/stdout
Home Assistant Configuration (command_line camera): XMeye-Linux is a video surveillance client software designed
camera:
- platform: command_line
name: Driveway Camera
command: "xmeye-linux snap --ip 192.168.1.120 --output -"
scan_interval: 10
Because xmeye-linux is not a packaged application in standard repositories (Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora), installation is usually from source or via third-party PPAs (Personal Package Archives) for Ubuntu/Debian.
Typical dependencies:
libcurl (for HTTP-based commands on newer devices)openssl or libcrypto (for AES decryption)libpcap (for advanced discovery modes)build-essential or cmake (for compilation)ffmpeg or libavcodec (if the tool includes re-encoding features)Basic build from source:
git clone https://github.com/username/xmeye-linux # Note: multiple forks exist
cd xmeye-linux
make
sudo make install
Many forks are single-file C/C++ projects, making cross-compilation for ARM (Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, Rockchip) trivial—a major advantage for embedded Linux surveillance. "command": "xmeye-linux snap --ip 192
Search GitHub and relevant Linux/open-source forums for repositories and forks named "xmeye-linux" or "xmeye rtsp bridge". Use project README and issues for usage specifics.
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