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so the evidence is saved even if someone steals the computer. The Modern Upgrade:

Once the HTTP and Stream services are active, you can view your camera from any device connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Forward port (for HTTP traffic) and port 8081 (for stream traffic) to the local IP address of your Yawcam computer.

Yawcam acts as the bridge. It takes the video feed from your local webcam and streams it over your local network (Wi-Fi/Ethernet) or the internet. Once Yawcam is running, your cheap USB webcam behaves exactly like a $200 professional IP camera.

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To function as an IP camera, you need to start the HTTP server. This is the engine that broadcasts the video feed.

The preview window should now display your camera's live video feed. Step 3: Enable the Streams

Yawcam stands as a testament to the power of focused, user-centric software. For anyone searching for a "Yawcam IP camera" solution, the software delivers on two fronts: it can seamlessly connect to your existing ONVIF or RTSP network cameras, and more importantly, it can turn the webcam you already own into a powerful, internet-accessible security tool.

To check your webcam feed while away from home, you must allow external traffic to pass through your home router to your PC. Log into your home router's administration page. Locate the section.

To view your camera feed when you are away from home, you must configure port forwarding on your internet router. This tells your router to direct external traffic targeting your home IP address straight to your webcam computer. Log into your home router's admin panel via your browser. Locate the or Virtual Server settings.

Add custom text, image watermarks, or time/date stamps directly onto your video feed.

Use your router's Public IP address to connect from outside networks (e.g., http://your-public-ip:8888 ).

Supports FTP uploads, local file saving, and email alerts.

You can define specific areas of the frame to monitor. When motion is triggered, the software can play a sound, send an email, or upload an image to an FTP server Time-Lapse & Snapshots: