How to connect a camera

The camera reaches ProstoCAM over the internet by itself — the way a phone dials a number. So nothing has to be opened at home: no router ports, no public IP address.

  1. Camera
  2. internet
  3. ProstoCAM
  4. you
The camera calls the platform. Your router stays closed.

Three ways — simplest first

Hikvision — ISUP (EHome)

The camera calls in

The camera settings have a “Platform Access” section. The wizard in your account gives you the server address, device ID and this camera’s personal key — you paste them in and press “Save”. Within a minute the camera shows “Online”.

  • Protocol version — ISUP 5.0
  • Use the “Copy” button — no stray spaces
  • SADP or your router shows the camera’s local address

Dahua — Auto Register

The camera calls in

In the camera: “Network → Platform Access” or “Auto Register”. The wizard gives you the address, port and ID; you will also need the password you set for the camera in the DMSS app — we store it encrypted.

  • Wi-Fi — 2.4 GHz only, or a cable to the router
  • H.264 codec — the video then plays in any browser
  • ConfigTool or your router shows the camera’s local address

RTMP — the camera pushes its stream

For cameras and software

If a camera, recorder or program supports “RTMP push”, your account issues a stream address and key. Enter them in the camera and video flows to the platform without any ports.

  • The stream key is a secret — do not publish it
  • You can reissue the key in your account

The wizard walks you through it

  1. Pick the brand

    Hikvision, Dahua, RTMP or an RTSP address.

  2. Enter the camera number

    The serial number from the sticker — or the text of its QR code.

  3. Paste the values into the camera

    One by one, with the “Copy” button. Hints match the camera’s menu as you see it.

  4. Wait for the call

    The page updates itself as soon as the camera calls in. Then name the camera and its place.

A few minutes passed and no call? The wizard suggests what to check: the “Enable” box, the key, the camera’s gateway and DNS. Still stuck — press “Feedback” in your account and we will look together.

Motion and alarms

The camera sends motion events over the same channel it connected with — the platform picks the most reliable way for your model. The “Test the alarm” button in your account confirms everything reaches Telegram and the app.

Try it with your own camera

Signing up takes a minute: your login is your phone number or e-mail. Then the wizard tells you what to enter in the camera.