Give your bot a unique username ending in "bot" (e.g., johndoe_camera_bot ).

Search for the official @BotFather account and start a chat. Type the command /newbot and send it. Give your bot a name (e.g., MyHomeCameraBot ).

Receive motion alerts in real time.

Integrating your security camera with Telegram offers several massive advantages.

There are two primary methods to connect your IP camera feed to your new Telegram bot without paying any fees. Method A: Using Built-in Camera Webhooks (Advanced)

If you want multiple family members to see the alerts, create a private Telegram Channel, add your bot as an admin, and have your family join the channel.