, the bot acts as a remote control, allowing you to request live photos with a single command. 2. Using Telegram as a "Remote Viewer"

Verdict

Telegram requests video data, and the P2P server establishes a direct, encrypted tunnel to stream media without requiring firewall modifications. Step-by-Step Configuration Guide

Telegram limits bots to roughly 30 messages per second. Turn down your camera’s motion sensitivity or set an alert cooldown timer (e.g., maximum 1 alert per minute). If you are setting this up right now, let me know: What of IP camera are you using?

To feed these details into a compatible camera (such as those running custom open-source firmware like Thingino or OpenIPC), you must format the data into a structured string—often JSON or plain text delimited by variables—and convert it to a QR code. Example Configuration Format:

The QR code contains encrypted configuration data, including your local Wi-Fi network name (SSID), password, and a unique Telegram bot token.

If you are using an open-source tool or custom firmware (like Tasmota or ESP32-Cam projects): Use an online QR code generator.

: Every user, group, and channel has a unique QR code. You can find yours in