Access Ip camera using python

Question

instructions to stream IP Camera video utilizing just python in windows OS

import numpy as np
import cv2

cap = cv2.VideoCapture('http://admin:*****@198.168.1.***')

while(True):

    ret, frame = cap.read()
    cv2.imshow('Stream IP Camera OpenCV',frame)

    if cv2.waitKey(1) & 0xFF == ord('q'):
        break

cap.release()
cv2.destroyAllWindows()

Answer 1

This error means that cap.read() does not capture the video/frame. The problem is most likely on line cap = cv2.VideoCapture(' http://admin :*****@198.168.1.***'). Make sure the ip address of camera and ip address of your computer are properly configured according to documentation.