Created video demonstrating the use of Wyze video CAM v3 in Agent DVR using https://github.com/IDisposable/docker-wyze-bridge
Video description includes detailed --how to use docker-compose.yml from https://github.com/IDisposable/docker-wyze-bridge/issues/88
Video: https://youtu.be/N93vWAGRemU
New: Working Wyze-Bridge, docker-compose.yml for idisposable’s docker-wyze-bridge 3.12.3.
No firmware requirements or firmware flashing; still keep current Wyze firmware.
If you’re new to Docker, don’t worry—it’s easier than it looks! Docker lets you run applications in containers, which are like lightweight, self-contained packages that include everything needed to run the software.
Before we install Docker, you’ll need to connect to your Raspberry Pi remotely using SSH.
First, enable SSH on your Raspberry Pi. If you have a monitor connected, go to Raspberry Pi Configuration and enable SSH. If you’re doing a headless setup, create an empty file named ssh (no extension) in the boot partition of your SD card before first boot.
Download and install PuTTY from putty.org if you don’t have it already.
Open PuTTY and enter your Raspberry Pi’s IP address in the “Host Name” field. You can find the IP address by checking your router’s connected devices or using a network scanner app.
Click “Open” to connect. You’ll get a security alert the first time—click “Yes” to accept.
Log in with your Raspberry Pi credentials (default is usually username: pi, password: raspberry, though you should change this for security).
Now that you’re connected via SSH, start by updating your Raspberry Pi:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
Install Docker using the official script:
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sudo sh get-docker.sh
Add your user to the docker group so you don’t need sudo every time:
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
Then log out and back in (close PuTTY and reconnect) for this to take effect.
Verify Docker is working:
docker --version
Docker-Wyze-Bridge uses Docker Compose, which makes managing containers much simpler. Install it with:
sudo apt install docker-compose
Once Docker is set up, watch my video tutorial and follow the documentation linked in the video description. The docker-compose.yml file doesn’t need editing, but you will need to create secrets files with your Wyze credentials.
Video: https://youtu.be/N93vWAGRemU
Create a .secrets folder in the same directory as your docker-compose.yml file:
mkdir .secrets
Use sudo nano wyze_email.txt to open a new file; then right mouse click and paste Wyze credential. Press Ctrl O to write file; then Ctrl X to exit. Repeat for all Wyze credentials; use separate filenames for each! Have to use filenames in documentation.
Then create the following text files in the .secrets folder with your Wyze account information:
.secrets/wyze_email.txt - Your Wyze account email
.secrets/wyze_password.txt - Your Wyze account password
.secrets/wyze_api_id.txt - Your Wyze API ID
.secrets/wyze_api_key.txt - Your Wyze API Key
Each file should contain only the credential (no extra spaces or lines).
After creating your secrets files and downloading the docker-compose.yml file, simply run docker-compose up -d in the directory with your compose file.
No firewall configuration needed
No port forwarding required (works even with CGNAT providers like T-Mobile Home Internet)
No editing of the docker-compose.yml file necessary (just create simple secrets files)
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Docker-Wyze-Bridge supported cameras
Raspberry Pi uses ARM architecture, but Docker-Wyze-Bridge supports this, so you’re good to go!
Agent DVR is free, open-source video surveillance software that provides local recording, motion detection, and a web-based interface for managing multiple cameras. It works perfectly with the RTSP streams from Docker-Wyze-Bridge.
Go to the official Agent DVR website: https://www.ispyconnect.com/download.aspx
Under the “Agent DVR” section, click “Download for Windows”
Save the ZIP file to your computer
Extract the ZIP file (right-click → “Extract All”)
This creates an AgentDVRSetup folder containing AgentDVRSetup.exe
Navigate to the AgentDVRSetup folder
Run AgentDVRSetup.exe as Administrator (right-click → “Run as administrator”)
Follow the installation wizard:
Accept the license agreement
Choose installation location (default is C:\Program Files\Agent)
Complete the installation
After installation, navigate to C:\Program Files\Agent
Run agent-install-service.bat as Administrator (right-click → “Run as administrator”)
Once the service installation completes, Agent DVR should start automatically
You should see the Agent DVR icon in your system tray
Note: If Agent DVR doesn’t start automatically, you can:
Double-click Agent.exe in the C:\Program Files\Agent folder, or
Start it from the Windows Services manager
Open your web browser
Navigate to: http://localhost:8090
You should see the Agent DVR web interface
On first launch, you may be prompted to set up a username and password (recommended for security)
If you want to access Agent DVR from other devices on your local network (smartphones, tablets, other computers), you may need to allow Agent DVR through Windows Firewall.
Note: The installer may automatically configure firewall access, or Windows may prompt you to allow access when Agent DVR first starts.
For local RTSP viewing, you only need:
If you need to manually allow Agent DVR through the firewall:
Open Windows Defender Firewall (search in Start menu)
Click “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall”
Click “Change settings” (may require administrator permission)
Look for Agent or Agent DVR in the list
If it’s already listed, make sure it’s checked for Private networks
If it’s not listed:
Click “Allow another app…”
Browse to C:\Program Files\Agent\Agent.exe and add it
Check Private network
Click “OK”
Once configured, you can access Agent DVR from other devices on your network using: http://[Windows-PC-IP]:8090
To find your Windows PC’s IP address:
Open Command Prompt and type: ipconfig
Look for “IPv4 Address” under your active network connection
IMPORTANT: Configure storage BEFORE adding cameras! If you skip this step, you’ll have to re-enter your RTSP URLs every time you restart Agent DVR.
First, create the storage directory:
Open File Explorer
Navigate to C:\ProgramData (you may need to enable “Show hidden files” in View options)
If the iSpyConnect folder doesn’t exist, create it
Inside iSpyConnect, create an Agent folder
Inside Agent, create a Media folder
Final path should be: C:\ProgramData\iSpyConnect\Agent\Media
Now configure Agent DVR to use this storage location:
Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the interface
Click “Settings”
Click the “General” tab
Scroll down to the “Storage” section
Click the “Configure” button
In the Storage window, you’ll see the default storage path listed
Click the “+” button to add a new storage location
Enter or browse to: C:\ProgramData\iSpyConnect\Agent\Media
Click “OK” to save the storage location
Click “OK” again to close Settings
This ensures all your camera configurations, recordings, and settings are properly saved.
Now let’s connect your Wyze cameras using the RTSP streams from Docker-Wyze-Bridge:
In the Agent DVR interface, click the slider/menu icon in the lower left corner
Click “Edit”
Click the “+” button to add a new device
Select “Network Camera” as the source type
Give your camera a friendly name (e.g., “Weather” or “Front Door”)
Click the gear icon (
) next to “Source Type” to configure the video source
In the Video Source window that opens:
Leave Username and Password blank (unless you set authentication in Docker-Wyze-Bridge)
Live URL: Enter your Docker-Wyze-Bridge RTSP stream URL:
rtsp://[Pi-IP-Address]:8554/[camera-name]
Example: `rtsp://192.168.12.146:8554/weather`
Record URL: Enter the same RTSP URL (or leave it to auto-fill)
The “Record URL” can be the same as “Live URL” for most setups
Click “OK” to save the video source settings
Back on the General settings page, click “OK” to add the camera
Agent DVR will connect to the camera and you should see the live feed
Click on your camera in Agent DVR
Go to Settings → Motion Detection (or Detect tab)
Enable motion detection
Adjust sensitivity and detection zones as needed:
You can draw zones to exclude areas (like trees that move in wind)
Set trigger threshold to avoid false alerts
Save your settings
In camera settings, go to the Recording tab
Choose your recording mode:
Motion Detection Only (recommended to save space)
Continuous Recording
Scheduled Recording
Set recording quality and frame rate
Choose storage location (will use the path configured in Step 4)
Set retention period (how long to keep recordings)
Simply repeat Steps 5-7 for each Wyze camera you have in Docker-Wyze-Bridge. Each camera will need its own RTSP URL with its specific camera name from the bridge.
Tips:
You can access Agent DVR from other devices on your network by using http://[Windows-PC-IP]:8090
For best performance, use wired Ethernet connections when possible
Camera names in the RTSP URL must match exactly what you configured in Docker-Wyze-Bridge