I've got 2 Neos Smartcams - little wireless cameras, easy to install and
> mount, cloud-based access so I can see what if anything's happening when I'm
> away from home. Worked reliably for the last few years.
>
> Just had an email from them saying they're 'locating resources elsewhere' from
> November, and to throw ('recycle') the cameras away as they'll stop support
> and, critically, shut down theit cloud services. They'll only work to record
> to the SD card, removing a key reason for having them.
>
> Seems there is some light (alternative opensource firmware/software): >
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> Anyone tried any of this, or had a similar experience?
>
> There's a moral in all of this somewhere . . .
Mild update on this. I've got the cameras working again by loosely following:
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I found a number of issues with the guide, but it got me in the ballpark, and the camera now works over local wifi using the thingino web UI.Next step is to sort out remote access . . .