If your Evocam setup is serving an HTTP Live Stream (HLS), you can use the following HTML5 code to display it in a browser:
Example :
.btn-primary background: var(--accent); color: var(--bg);
If you choose the direct streaming method, you must make your local computer accessible to the public internet:
/* snapshot canvas (hidden but used for capture) */ #photoCanvas display: none; evocam webcam html
: You don't need to be a web developer to get a live feed online; the software handles the port mapping (via UPnP) and page creation.
<!-- Overlay HUD --> <div class="absolute top-4 left-4 right-4 flex justify-between items-start pointer-events-none z-30"> <div class="flex flex-col gap-2"> <div class="flex items-center gap-2 px-2 py-1 bg-black/60 backdrop-blur-sm rounded mono text-xs"> <span class="rec-indicator w-2 h-2 rounded-full bg-[var(--danger)]"></span> <span class="text-[var(--danger)]">REC</span> </div> <div class="px-2 py-1 bg-black/60 backdrop-blur-sm rounded mono text-xs text-[var(--muted)]" id="timestamp"> 2024-01-15 14:32:47 </div> </div> <div class="px-2 py-1 bg-black/60 backdrop-blur-sm rounded mono text-xs text-[var(--accent)]"> CAM-01 </div> </div>
// provide quick shutter feedback: subtle flash effect const viewFinderDiv = document.querySelector('.viewfinder'); viewFinderDiv.style.transition = '0.05s linear'; viewFinderDiv.style.boxShadow = '0 0 0 2px #3b82f6, 0 0 0 4px rgba(59,130,246,0.5)'; setTimeout(() => viewFinderDiv.style.boxShadow = ''; , 120);
<iframe src="http://your-mac-ip:8080/livecam.html" width="800" height="600" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> If your Evocam setup is serving an HTTP
This code creates a simple web page that displays the Evocam webcam's video feed.
: The browser will explicitly prompt the user for camera access. If denied, the script triggers the catch block.
Set the upload interval to your desired refresh rate. Keep in mind that aggressive intervals (under 2 seconds) may overwhelm slower FTP connections. Step 2: The Core HTML Structure
// Update timestamp function updateTimestamp() const now = new Date(); const timestamp = now.toISOString().replace('T', ' ').substr(0, 19); timestampEl.textContent = timestamp; If denied, the script triggers the catch block
Select your camera and adjust the frame size (e.g., 640×480 or 1280×720), frame rate, and compression. For HTML output, lower frame rates (2–5 fps) reduce bandwidth while keeping the view reasonably live. Motion JPEG is the most compatible format for basic HTML embedding.
That said, it is a Mac-only application. If you’re on Windows or Linux, you’ll need alternatives like iSpy or Motion. But for Apple ecosystem users, EvoCam remains the gold standard.
<!-- Activity Feed --> <div class="card animate-slide-up delay-3"> <h3 class="text-sm font-medium mb-4 flex items-center gap-2"> <svg class="w-4 h-4 text-[var(--accent)]" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24"> <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z"/> </svg> Activity Log </h3> <div class="space-y-2 max-h-64 overflow-y-auto" id="activityLog"> <!-- Populated by JS --> </div> </div>