MotionEye Docker Configuration

This project sets up a MotionEye container using Docker to monitor cameras. MotionEye is a web-based frontend for motion, which is a software motion detector for Linux. With this setup, you can easily manage and monitor your cameras via a web interface.

Prerequisites

• Docker installed on your system
• USB camera or other supported camera devices
• Basic familiarity with Docker and Docker Compose

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/samsesh/motioneye-docker-compose.git
   cd motioneye-docker-compose

2. Configure the docker-compose.yml file to specify the desired settings for your MotionEye container, including camera devices and ports.

3. Start the MotionEye container using Docker Compose:

   docker-compose up -d

4. Access the MotionEye web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:8765.

How to Find a USB Camera

To find the correct /dev/videoX device associated with your USB camera, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal window on your machine.

2. Plug in your USB camera.

3. Run the following command to list the available video devices and their associated names:

   v4l2-ctl --list-devices

   This command will display a list of video devices along with their names. Look for the entry that corresponds to your USB camera.

   Example output:

   USB Camera (usb-camera):
       /dev/video0
   

4. Note down the /dev/videoX device associated with your USB camera and its name.

5. Update your MotionEye Docker Compose configuration (docker-compose.yml) with the correct /dev/videoX device. For example, if your USB camera is associated with /dev/video0, and its name is "USB Camera," you would add it to the devices section of the configuration:

   devices:
     - /dev/video0

6. Save the updated docker-compose.yml file and then start the MotionEye container using Docker Compose:

   docker-compose up -d

Your MotionEye container should now use the correct /dev/videoX device associated with your USB camera based on its name.

Configuration

You can customize the MotionEye configuration by editing the docker-compose.yml file. Ensure that you map the correct /dev/videoX device for your camera and adjust other settings as needed.

Usage

• Access the MotionEye web interface to configure and monitor your cameras.
• MotionEye allows you to set up motion detection, schedule recordings, and more.

Maintenance

• To stop the MotionEye container, run:

  docker-compose down

• To update the MotionEye container to the latest version, run:

  docker-compose pull
  docker-compose up -d

Troubleshooting

• If you encounter issues or need assistance, please refer to the MotionEye documentation or seek help in the MotionEye community.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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