Using a USB webcam normally uses more CPU power on the server than a network camera. One reason for this is that a USB webcam don'

It accepts inputs from webcams, DV-cameras, and network IP cameras.

Create a new rule mapping port and 8081 to your computer's local IP address. Save the changes. 4. Accessing Your Camera Feed

(HEVC) encoding. H.264 is recommended for better compatibility and lower server CPU load, while H.265 offers better space efficiency but requires more power. Hardware Acceleration

Tasks like FTP uploading or continuous image saving can create a constant processing load.

This comprehensive guide covers how to configure your Yawcam IP camera setup, enable remote viewing via IP configurations, and fix the common "hot" connection or data-heavy streaming issues that users frequently encounter. What is Yawcam and Why Use It?

You really should NOT expose Yawcam directly to the public internet without putting it behind a reverse proxy (like Nginx) or a VPN (like Tailscale/ZeroTier). The built-in password is sent in plain text over HTTP.

By default, Yawcam uses port for HTTP traffic and port 8081 for the live video stream. Your router will block external traffic trying to hit these ports unless you open a pathway.

One of Yawcam's most powerful features is the ability to upload images to an FTP server instantly upon motion detection. Instead of relying on Yawcam's local hard drive (which could be stolen or damaged), you can send the incriminating evidence to an FTP server in the cloud or on a network-attached storage device. In the Motion Detection "Actions" tab, you can configure Yawcam to upload a still image or even a sequence of images to your FTP server as soon as it registers an "Alarm" event.

If your IP camera or PC is running "hot" while using Yawcam, it is likely due to high resource consumption. Yawcam is a Java-based tool, which can be taxing on older hardware.