sentinel

name	sentinel
description	Transform an Android phone with IP Webcam into an intelligent Edge AI security system with OpenClaw.

Security monitoring over IP Camera Android app

Use the Clawd Sentinel pattern to turn any old Android smartphone into a sovereign, frugal, and intelligent motion detection system.

Setup

1. Android Side: Install "IP Webcam" (by Pavel Khlebovich) and start the server.
2. Connectivity: Note the local IP (e.g., 192.168.1.100:8080).
3. OpenClaw Workspace:
   • bin/sentinel_ultra_frugal.sh: The core logic for pixel comparison.
   • bin/sentinel_runner.sh: The background loop runner.

Detailed API Interaction

The IP Webcam server provides a REST-like API for full remote control. Base URL: http://<IP>:8080/

Visual Captures

• Standard Snapshot: /shot.jpg (Fastest, current frame)
• Autofocus Snapshot: /photoaf.jpg (Triggers autofocus before capture, highest quality)
• Video Recording:
  • Start: /startvideo?name=alert_123
  • Stop: /stopvideo
  • List recordings: /list_videos (returns JSON/HTML)
  • Download: /v/<filename>.mp4

Camera Control & Settings

• Focus Distance: /settings/focus_distance?set=<0.0-10.0> (0.0 is often Infinity)
• Torch (Flash): /enabletorch |