[Guide] How to install the Tasmota32 webcam server on the ESP32-CAM - The firmware is in beta development but has been very reliable so far; it allows easy control and monitoring via webUI, HTTP requests, and MQTT, and of course, it provides URLs for the video stream and snapshot. (See comment.)

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  • Tasmota

    Alternative firmware for ESP8266 and ESP32 based devices with easy configuration using webUI, OTA updates, automation using timers or rules, expandability and entirely local control over MQTT, HTTP, Serial or KNX. Full documentation at

  • just checked the gh repo and someone pushed commits to the firmware branch that might be related to your issue. i cannot test it right now. in the meantime, you can try searching for similar errors and their solutions. alternatively, try the files in the release-firmware branch: https://github.com/arendst/Tasmota/tree/release-firmware/firmware/tasmota32. if I'm not mistaken, they work fine, too. (let me know because if they do, I might update the tutorial to use those files instead.)

  • ESPecial

    ESP32 automation with web interface and telegram bot

  • I’ve also developed a firmware that seems a bit easier to install and custom than tasmota. It’s called ESPecial. The interface is completely dynamic. Once you’ve uploaded the code on your esp-cam, you can dynamically program automations via the webui, like when a button is pressed you take a picture and send it via telegram... or when it’s a certain hour of a day etc etc.

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  • arduino-esp32

    Arduino core for the ESP32

  • This can be used as an alternative to the Espressif CamWebServer Arduino sketch if you're looking for more options to monitor and control your ESP32-cam remotely or to integrate into an existing home automation server (e.g., openhab, home assistant, via node red or any other language that can interact with a MQTT server or send HTTP requests).

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