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Tested camera list

This is a living reference for cameras we have verified with Frigate on the Argus software stack. It focuses on stream URLs, authentication, and practical notes rather than repeating the full setup walkthrough.

For step-by-step instructions, see Adding your first camera to Frigate. If a configured camera won't show a feed, see Camera feed not showing in Frigate.

This page evolves

We add entries as we verify hardware in the lab and on customer systems. If a camera is not listed here, it may still work through ONVIF and RTSP. See What is ONVIF and why does it matter for background on compatibility.

How to read this list

Column Meaning
Status Whether LAN Foundry has verified the camera on Argus hardware
Argus role Included with a tier, available as an upgrade, or DIY-only
RTSP auth How credentials appear in the stream URL
Detect stream Lower-bandwidth input for Frigate object detection
Record stream Higher-quality input for continuous recording

Status values

Status Meaning
Verified Tested on Argus hardware by LAN Foundry
Pending Expected to work based on manufacturer docs; awaiting hands-on Argus verification
Community Reported working by users; not validated by LAN Foundry

Quick reference

Camera Status Argus role RTSP port Auth
Amcrest IP cameras Verified Included (all tiers) 554 admin + password in URL
Ubiquiti G5 series Pending Vigil upgrade option 7447 (typical) Per-stream token
Ubiquiti G6 series Pending Sentinel / Warden upgrade option 7447 (typical) Per-stream token

Amcrest IP cameras

Status: Verified
Argus role: Included on Vigil, Sentinel, and Warden
ONVIF: Profile S (typical on Amcrest models we ship)

Argus systems ship with Amcrest cameras pre-configured for local NVR use: DHCP enabled, RTSP enabled, username admin, and a factory password documented in your Argus welcome materials. We do not publish default passwords in this documentation.

RTSP URLs

Replace YOUR_PASSWORD and the camera IP address. Each physical camera uses its own IP on the camera VLAN with channel=1.

Main stream (record):

rtsp://admin:YOUR_PASSWORD@192.168.10.101:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0

Sub stream (detect):

rtsp://admin:YOUR_PASSWORD@192.168.10.101:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1

Frigate roles

Stream subtype Frigate role Notes
Sub 1 detect Use this for object detection on all tiers
Main 0 record Full-quality continuous recording
Argus tier Typical main stream target Detect notes
Vigil 1080p at ~2 Mbps Sub stream for detect; Hailo-8 optional
Sentinel 4K at ~4 Mbps Sub stream for detect; Hailo included
Warden 4K at ~12 Mbps Sub stream for detect; Hailo included

Match bitrates in the camera's web interface if live view or recordings stutter. See NVR running slow or dropping frames.

Argus-specific notes

  • Cloud and phone-home features should remain disabled. See Understanding network segmentation and VLANs for why isolation matters.
  • OSD (timestamp overlays) is adjusted in the camera web UI, not in Frigate.
  • If you change the camera password, update every stream URL in config.yml.

Specific models

We will add individual Amcrest model numbers here as we document the exact SKUs bundled with each Argus tier. The RTSP path above applies to the Dahua-based Amcrest IP camera line used on Argus systems today.

Ubiquiti G5 series

Status: Pending verification on Argus
Argus role: Upgrade option for Vigil
ONVIF: Limited; RTSP is the supported third-party integration path

Pending hands-on verification

LAN Foundry has not yet completed end-to-end verification of G5 cameras on Argus hardware. The information below reflects our expected configuration based on Ubiquiti documentation and Frigate community practice. This section will be updated when G5 cameras are validated in the lab. If you have G5 cameras on order, treat the stream URLs in your Argus welcome materials as authoritative until this page is marked Verified.

How G5 differs from Amcrest

Amcrest Ubiquiti G5
Authentication admin:password@ in the URL Unique token per stream; no username/password in the URL
RTSP port 554 Typically 7447 on the camera
Stream selection subtype=0 / subtype=1 Separate URL per quality level (high / medium / low)
Setup UI Camera web interface UniFi Protect or UniFi device settings
Argus pre-config DHCP, RTSP, password DHCP, RTSP enabled, tokens recorded at the factory

RTSP URL format

Each enabled stream gets its own URL:

rtsp://192.168.10.101:7447/YOUR_UNIQUE_STREAM_TOKEN

Tokens are not interchangeable between cameras or between quality levels. On Argus systems, copy the URLs from your welcome materials. If you enable RTSP yourself, the UniFi app shows the URL under each camera's Settings, Advanced or Share Livestream section.

Frigate roles

UniFi stream quality Frigate role
Low or medium detect
High record

Common G5 models

We expect to verify these models first on Vigil upgrades. Exact SKUs may vary by availability:

Model Form factor Notes
G5 Bullet Outdoor bullet
G5 Dome Outdoor dome
G5 Turret Ultra Outdoor turret Higher resolution variant

Network notes

  • Allow port 7447 from the NVR to the camera VLAN in OPNsense, not just port 554. See the firewall rule in Setting up a camera VLAN in OPNsense.
  • If Ubiquiti provides an rtsps:// URL on port 7441, convert to rtsp:// on port 7447 and remove any ?enableSrtp suffix before using the URL in Frigate.

Ubiquiti G6 series

Status: Pending verification on Argus
Argus role: Upgrade option for Sentinel and Warden
ONVIF: Limited; RTSP is the supported third-party integration path

Pending hands-on verification

Same as G5: expected configuration is documented here, but LAN Foundry has not yet marked G6 cameras as Verified on Argus hardware. Update this page after lab testing with your specific G6 models.

G6 cameras follow the same RTSP model as G5: token-based URLs on port 7447, separate URLs per stream quality, and configuration through UniFi device settings rather than a simple admin web login.

RTSP URL format

rtsp://192.168.10.101:7447/YOUR_UNIQUE_STREAM_TOKEN

Use the low or medium quality URL for detect and the high quality URL for record. Tokens come from your Argus welcome materials or from the UniFi app after enabling RTSP on each stream.

Common G6 models

We expect to verify these models first on Sentinel and Warden upgrades:

Model Form factor Notes
G6 Bullet Outdoor bullet
G6 Dome Outdoor dome
G6 Instant Compact indoor
G6 Pro Higher-end outdoor
G6 Turret Outdoor turret

Model availability and naming may change as Ubiquiti updates their product line. Confirm the exact model on your order or welcome materials.

Tier fit

Tier Upgrade camera line Typical stream target
Sentinel G6 4K at ~4 Mbps (align with performance expectations)
Warden G6 4K at ~12 Mbps

Cameras not on this list

ONVIF compliance alone does not guarantee a smooth Frigate experience. A camera may connect but offer poor RTSP documentation, aggressive cloud lock-in, or stream paths that change after firmware updates.

If you want to try a camera we have not verified:

  1. Confirm ONVIF Profile S and a documented RTSP URL in the manufacturer's specs.
  2. Disable cloud and telemetry features in the camera UI before putting it on your camera VLAN.
  3. Test the stream from the NVR with ffprobe before adding it to config.yml.
  4. Start with a sub stream or lower resolution for detect.

Community reports for other brands (Reolink, Hikvision, Axis, etc.) may appear here over time with a Community status if we cannot validate them on Argus hardware ourselves.

Reporting results

If you run Argus hardware with a camera not listed here, or you have corrections to an existing entry (especially after we mark Ubiquiti Verified), contact us through lanfoundry.com/support. Useful details:

  • Camera make, model, and firmware version
  • Argus tier
  • RTSP URLs used (redact passwords and tokens)
  • Whether detect and record streams are stable over 24 hours

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