hello, what would be wrong that i can't access camera remotely, i tried few android apk, it works ok on wifi, but can't access remotely. i made port forwarding 8899 and 554, have static wan IP, and canyouseeme test is ok. any idea? thanks
With time, new possibilities emerge and 'Chinese wonders' can gain a second life. Namely I have successfully uploaded open source software from the openIPC project ( Link ) to a camera based on hardware from the first post , that is a board based on XM530. I uploaded the software to the sd card, and accessed the terminal via a UART connection based on this schema . I then based the instructions on the blog modifying it to use an SD card instead of using TFTP based on these instructions . This boils down to changing the instructions tftp to the instructions fatload mmc 0:1 .
The camera works, RTSP stream is available and all limitations imposed by the manufacturer of the software disappear (such as the original problem with DHCP) and we gain many additional options, unfortunately the device requires additional configuration as to the specific hardware itself, i.e. setting to which pins of the processor are connected IR LEDs, PTZ motors, etc. The software is still being developed so in time there will be versions of the software ready for a specific camera where you no longer need to configure anything, the list can be checked here . Unfortunately there is still nothing with the XM530 chip at the moment.
The discussion centers on a 5MP Chinese webcam purchased from AliExpress, which lacks a functional web interface and has limited configuration options via the CareCam application. The main issues include inability to disable DHCP and set a fixed IP address, password-protected Telnet access with unknown credentials, and restricted network settings. Attempts to access the camera via ONVIF Device Manager result in authorization errors, and common apps like YCC365 Plus and iCSee cannot detect the device. The camera hardware is identified as based on the XM530 chipset with U-Boot bootloader and Linux kernel 3.10.103+. Firmware versions discussed include General_IPC_XM530_R80X20-PQ and HMT.CM2005 variants. Root password decryption and brute force attempts (e.g., Hydra on Kali) were considered. UART access allows low-level interaction, potentially enabling DHCP disablement and fixed IP configuration, but risks bricking the device. Firmware updates are only possible via online methods in the CareCamPro app, with no local file upload option. Users report the camera is falsely advertised as 5MP, with actual resolution closer to 3MP (2304x1296). MicroSD card compatibility issues arise with cards larger than 8GB, with recommendations to use lower capacity, lower speed cards (e.g., Kingston micro SDHC class 4). Time synchronization problems persist, with manual time setting lost after reboot and no reliable timezone configuration. Some users experience audio interference (mains hum) linked to hardware components like the backlight heatsink or microphone. Alternative firmware from the openIPC project has been successfully installed via UART and SD card, providing RTSP streaming and removing manufacturer limitations, though requiring manual hardware configuration for IR LEDs and PTZ motors. Remote access issues involve port forwarding (ports 8899 and 554) and authentication challenges. Overall, the camera is functional but limited by firmware and hardware constraints, with community efforts focusing on firmware modification, hardware hacking, and workaround solutions for network and storage limitations. Summary generated by the language model.
Thanks for that info.
