: Telegram serves as an unlimited, free storage repository for images and video clips. Even if an intruder steals your local NVR or SD card, the evidence is already safely stored in your Telegram chat history.
on_event_end curl -s -X POST "https://api.telegram.org/bot<TOKEN>/sendPhoto" -F chat_id=<GROUP_ID> -F photo="@/home/pi/cam_data/lastsnap.jpg" -F caption="🔔 Motion detected" ipcam+telegram+group+better
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Telegram bots (e.g., @BotFather + scripts like python-telegram-bot or ZoneMinder hooks) can send instant snapshots or short videos to a group when motion is detected. Unlike many camera apps, Telegram push notifications are – no port forwarding or VPN required. : Telegram serves as an unlimited, free storage
While standard apps often send vague "Motion Detected" text alerts, a Telegram bot can send instant snapshots or video clips : Telegram serves as an unlimited