Before diving into hardware, let’s deconstruct the search phrase.

The live view feature on the Axis 206M allows users to monitor the camera's feed in real-time. Here’s how to access it:

  • AXIS Camera Control Client (ACC) or Third-Party Software:

  • Since the 206M doesn't support H.264, you need to transcode it. Use this command to convert the "extra quality" stream into a manageable RTSP stream for Blue Iris or Frigate:

    ffmpeg -i "http://192.168.1.100/axis-cgi/mjpg/video.cgi?resolution=640x480&compression=20" -an -r 15 -c:v libx264 -preset ultrafast -f rtsp rtsp://localhost:8554/axis206m