camera

Glossary

Term Definition
Hub The FastAPI backend that manages cameras, users, and integrations.
Camera An ESP32-S3 device or local USB webcam streaming video to the hub.
Integration account A special user type for API automation with no UI access. Tokens last 7 days and refresh automatically.
Access token Short-lived token used to authenticate API requests. Expires after 30 minutes of inactivity (7 days for integration).
Refresh token Long-lived token used to obtain a new access token. Valid for 7 days.
mDNS Multicast DNS used for local service discovery of cameras and hubs.
Clip A recorded MJPEG video file composed from uploaded parts.
MQTT Lightweight publish/subscribe protocol used for automation.
Home Assistant Popular open-source home automation platform.