# Can Wyze cams run as IP cams without a phone app? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cameras\ **Created:** [March 30, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638 "2022-03-30T14:20:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tater1337](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b19c9b/32.png) [@tater1337](https://forums.wyze.com/u/tater1337)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/1 "2022-03-30T14:20:41Z")
I have not kept up with what wyze has been doing, but I know one of the early issues with it is that you needed a phone, or a phone emulator to use a wyze cam as a IP camera has that changed? we have a local makerspace and want to set up some cameras a for a streaming setup and we want to use all IP driven cameras, and not have to add an additional layer by porting thru a phone emulator ---
**Author:** ![refisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a4c791/32.png) [@refisk](https://forums.wyze.com/u/refisk)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/2 "2022-03-30T15:53:41Z")
Nope. ---
**Author:** ![Newshound](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/wyze/user_avatar/forums.wyze.com/newshound/32/71715_2.png) [@Newshound](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Newshound)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/3 "2022-03-30T16:05:06Z")
This is a subject I admittedly don’t keep up with, but there is experimental software available for both webcams and RTSP. I don’t know if the Webcam firmware was ever released for the V3, and I only posted a link to the V3 RTSP firmware (there is also a V2 version). In any case there are several discussions on the board about both: > [@RTSP for V3](https://forums.wyze.com/t/rtsp-for-v3/193006/487): > > Hey, everyone! Here’s the post you’ve been waiting for! Version : 4.61.0.1 Release Notes: Added support for RTSP Based on 4.36.2.X Caution: AI and other Cam Plus-related features may be unstable for cameras on this firmware. Please only flash this firmware if you intend to use RTSP full-time. You can learn more about Wyze RTSP in this support article: Happy testing and please let us know how it goes! tada > **[Webcam Firmware Instructions](https://support.wyze.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041605111-Webcam-Firmware-Instructions)** > > What you’ll need: > > Wyze's webcam firmware > > Wyze Cam v2 firmware > Wyze Cam Pan firmware > > > > A 32 GB microSD card (recommended) > > Wyze 32GB MicroSDHC > > > > Wyze Cam v2 or Wyze Cam Pan > > Wyze Cam v2 > > > > A USB... ---
**Author:** ![Customer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e19b73/32.png) [@Customer](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Customer)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/4 "2022-03-30T23:59:26Z")
While yes, the RTSP firmware is available as a separate installation for the V2 and V3 cameras, they still will want Internet access. To have a true IP camera you’d need Dafang Hacks firmware on the V1 or V2. I assume the webcam firmware would not suit your purposes as it requires a USB connection. ---
**Author:** ![Dave01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Dave01](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Dave01)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/5 "2022-05-18T21:28:33Z")
I installed the firmware, I see an option to enable RTSP, it says to ‘Open the uri below on your RTSP compatible video player while using the local network’ - but no URI is displayed…? ---
**Author:** ![Victor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/3e96dc/32.png) [@Victor](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Victor)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/6 "2022-05-18T22:51:59Z")
Underneath the phrase “0pen the url ….” Should be the words “generate” and “copy”. Click on generate to generate the url. ---
**Author:** ![Dave01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Dave01](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Dave01)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/7 "2022-05-18T23:52:48Z")
I see the ‘Generate’ button…but the URL is not presented. There is no ‘copy’ button. ---
**Author:** ![Victor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/3e96dc/32.png) [@Victor](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Victor)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/8 "2022-05-19T01:41:34Z")
Hmmm, sounds like it broke with an app update. I’m still using an older version of the app. ( iOS v2,28,2) ---
**Author:** ![Dave01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Dave01](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Dave01)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/9 "2022-05-19T01:57:40Z")
How can I copy over the videos without removing the SD card? The ‘Album’ is always empty for all my devices - why is that? ---
**Author:** ![Victor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/3e96dc/32.png) [@Victor](https://forums.wyze.com/u/Victor)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2022, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.wyze.com/t/can-wyze-cams-run-as-ip-cams-without-a-phone-app/223638/10 "2022-05-19T11:29:25Z")
Did the app allow you to set a name and password for the cameras with the rtsp firmware?