: Removes hidden backdoors and "phone home" features common in stock firmware.
If you have a dusty IP camera sitting in a drawer and a cheap USB-to-Serial adapter, do the . You'll learn more about embedded Linux in one afternoon than you would in a year of using proprietary firmware. openipc install
systemctl enable majestic systemctl start majestic : Removes hidden backdoors and "phone home" features
If anyone is on the fence about doing this, the documentation has improved massively. Happy to answer questions if you are stuck on the soldering or TFTP steps! systemctl enable majestic systemctl start majestic If anyone
Wanted to share a quick win with the community. I picked up a generic Hi3518e-based camera with the intention of flashing OpenIPC for my Home Assistant setup.
Installing OpenIPC is more involved than a typical software update. Most cameras require a connection to access the bootloader. Essential Tools