The transition from Yawcam Classic to the new Yawcam AI represents a major shift toward smart video surveillance, moving beyond simple webcam streaming to integrated object detection and multi-camera management. Key Highlights of Yawcam AI
- Auto-Discovery: The feature utilizes WS-Discovery protocol to automatically find ONVIF-compliant cameras on the local subnet.
- Profile Selection: Once a camera is selected, the wizard fetches available stream profiles (e.g., "High Res 1080p," "Low Res 480p") and lets the user choose which one to use for the feed.
- Auto-Configuration: Instead of asking the user to type
rtsp://admin:pass@192.168.1.100:554/stream1, the wizard constructs this URL automatically based on the selected profile.
- An old computer or laptop with a webcam (or a USB camera)
- A stable internet connection
- A router or network switch
Yawcam: From Classic Webcam Utility to AI-Driven IP Camera Hub
Performance Boosts: If your PC has an Nvidia GPU, Yawcam AI can leverage CUDA drivers to run object detection much faster than the CPU alone.