what is needed to interface with iOS or Android "doorbell cameras" on ubuntu?

[ubuntu at howorth.org.uk]

dave at thefletchers.net wrote:
> I fitted a Reolink PoE camera to the front of my house up above my
> porch about 18 months or so ago. I use the motion package from the
> repos on my server to get recordings of things that are moving.

I have a few Reolink PoE cameras too and they seem to work well. The
cameras I have have built-in motion detection and that seems to work
well and wasn't too much hassle to set up. I thought about using motion
(I have a system elsewhere) but in the end bought a Reolink NVR
instead. That works and can FTP the video clips to a backup system
automatically.

> Generally works OK and I can download the recordings from anywhere
> with WiFi. And I can watch it live from the back room with my phone.
> 
> Inexpensive too, about £40 for the camera (looks and feels really well
> made) and £60 for the PoE switch.
> 
> Dave