Pre-requisites for Installation
Before installing NestMTX, it’s important to ensure that you have the necessary credentials and tools ready to facilitate a smooth setup process.
Recommended Credentials
While not strictly required for installation, having the following credentials prepared will streamline the setup and configuration of NestMTX:
- Google Cloud Platform OAuth Credentials: Required to authenticate with Google services.
- Device Access Console Project ID: Necessary for managing and accessing devices through the Google Smart Device Management API.
These credentials are essential for setting up device access and ensuring that your Google/Nest cameras are correctly integrated with NestMTX.
Optional Configurations
NestMTX offers several optional configurations to enhance its functionality. To take full advantage of these features, you will need to configure the relevant credentials:
- Custom Database: If you want to use a custom database, you’ll need the appropriate credentials for database access.
- MQTT API Support: For users intending to use MQTT for event handling and notifications, ensure that your MQTT broker credentials are configured.
- Twilio for ICE: If you plan to use Twilio for ICE (Interactive Connectivity Establishment) in WebRTC, you’ll need your Twilio account credentials.
Installation from Source
If you choose to install and run NestMTX from source, the following software is required:
- Node.js: Node.js
v21.x
is required to run NestMTX. Ensure that it is installed and properly configured on your system. - GStreamer:
gst-launch-1.0
is needed for managing media streams, especially for WebRTC connections. Specifically, you’ll need GStreamer with support for the following elements:udpsrc
,rtpjitterbuffer
,rtph264depay
,h264parse
,opusdec
,audioconvert
,avenc_aac
,rtspclientsink
- FFmpeg: FFmpeg is used for handling and transcoding media streams, particularly for RTSP connections. Ensure that FFmpeg is installed with support for the following codecs and features:
libx264
for H.264 video encodingaac
for AAC audio encoding- Other required features include support for
rtsp
,tcp
,udp
, and low-latency streaming.