Hikvision DS-2CD2532F-IWF & DS-2CD2432F-IW

Monocle · Nov 30, 2019, 8:17 PM

Which Echo / Fire device are you trying to use?

Thanks, Robert

frysky · Nov 30, 2019, 8:33 PM

Amazon ECHO SHOW 5
Cam Configuration

Monocle · Nov 30, 2019, 8:35 PM

Echo Show 5 requires using our Monocle Gateway service due to stricter security requirements enforced by Amazon on these newer devices.

Have you installed and are you using Monocle Gateway?
https://monoclecam.com/monocle-gateway

Thanks, Robert

frysky · Nov 30, 2019, 8:46 PM

No!
I’m not very experienced, how could I do?

Monocle · Nov 30, 2019, 8:47 PM

@frysky

Start here:
https://monoclecam.com/monocle-gateway

There are various setup instructions based on the type of computer / OS you wish to install on.

Thanks, Robert

frysky · Nov 30, 2019, 8:48 PM

But then the computer must always be on?
I have my pc with SO win

Monocle · Nov 30, 2019, 8:49 PM

@frysky

Its also important to note that you will also need to TAG your cameras in the Monocle Web Portal.
Start with tag @tunnel – this will instruct the camera to use your Monocle Gateway instance.

See: https://monoclecam.com/monocle-gateway/tagging

Thanks, Robert

Monocle · Nov 30, 2019, 8:51 PM

@frysky

Yes, the computer would need to be on and running the service anytime you wish to be able to view the camera streams from Alexa.

As a longer term solution, you can also use a small inexpensive low-powered embedded device like a Raspberry Pi to run the gateway service if you prefer not to leave your computer running full time.

Thanks, Robert

frysky · Nov 30, 2019, 8:55 PM

I don’t have the possibility to leave the PC on.
there are no alternatives?
I have a nas synologi DS214play but it is not supported

Monocle · Nov 30, 2019, 9:28 PM

@frysky

Does this Synology NAS support Docker instances? We do have instructions on getting the gateway working on Synology using Docker. It can be a bit complicated, but it does work.

Buying a Raspberry Pi or similar device can also work if you find the service useful.

Here is the older model 3B which works fine:
https://amzn.to/2OzhALU

or the 3B+
https://amzn.to/2DyHfxW

or the latest version 4B:
https://amzn.to/2P34t4D

You can probably get it cheaper if you have some of the parts like power supplies and microSD cards and don’t have to buy a full kit.

Thanks, Robert