: Locate the QR code on the back of the device. Use your phone's camera app to scan it.
The "BETTER" approach favors IP cameras because they offer higher resolution, flexible installation, and—most importantly—open connectivity. They are not tethered to a specific monitor in a back room; they are accessible from anywhere in the world via the internet. However, the true potential of an IP camera is often locked behind clunky manufacturer apps. This is where the integration with Telegram changes the game. Ip Camera Qr Telegram --BETTER--
from flask import Flask, send_file, request, abort import requests, io : Locate the QR code on the back of the device
while True: ret, frame = cap.read() # Detect QR codes qr_codes = decode(frame) if qr_codes: # Send to Telegram requests.post(f'https://api.telegram.org/botTOKEN/sendPhoto', files='photo': open('frame.jpg','rb'), data='chat_id': CHAT_ID, 'caption': f'QR Detected: qr_codes[0].data') time.sleep(2) They are not tethered to a specific monitor