How SNAP helps multi-site organizations accomplish unified vehicle capture using Luminys, Unifi Protect, RTSP, URL-based, and triggered cameras in one platform.
Introduction
Rental car lots, shuttle depots, and parking facilities often have cameras from multiple vendors. One site might use Luminys for entry gates, another Unifi Protect for lot coverage, and a third RTSP cameras from a legacy system. Managing each in a separate tool creates fragmentation, extra training, and missed captures.
SNAP unifies these under one roof. You add cameras by provider type, configure the connection details (API URL, RTSP stream, image URL, etc.), and SNAP handles the rest. Capture, LPR, and reporting work the same whether the image came from Luminys, Unifi Protect, RTSP, or a simple URL. Triggered cameras receive images via webhooks and don’t need a live feed at all.
This guide explains each provider type, how to configure them, and how to get consistent results across your entire camera fleet.
Why This Feature Matters — Flexibility and Future-Proofing
- No vendor lock-in: Add cameras from any supported provider without changing your workflow.
- Simplified operations: One platform for capture, LPR, and reporting across all sites.
- Future-proof: New providers can be added; existing cameras keep working.
- Consistent output: Regardless of source, snaps and reports follow the same structure.
- Cost control: Use the cameras you already have instead of replacing them.
What You Get When You Use This Feature
Your Workflow
- Add a camera: In Admin > Cameras, create a new camera and select the provider type (Luminys, Unifi Protect, RTSP, URL, or Triggered).
- Configure provider details: Enter the connection info—API URL for Luminys/Unifi, RTSP URL, image URL, or webhook config for triggered.
- Test capture: Use the test capture feature to verify the camera responds.
- Use in snaps: The camera appears in snap creation and can be triggered via API or webhook (for URL/triggered types).
What the Feature Produces
- Unified camera list: All cameras appear in one place with provider type and status.
- Consistent snaps: Images from any provider become snaps with the same structure.
- Provider-specific features: Luminys and Unifi Protect support snapshot APIs; RTSP and URL support on-demand capture.
Understanding the Results
Supported Providers
| Provider | Use Case | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Luminys | Luminys gate/camera systems | API URL, credentials |
| Unifi Protect | Unifi Protect NVR cameras | API URL, camera ID, snapshot API |
| RTSP | Generic RTSP streams | RTSP URL |
| URL | Static or dynamic image URLs | Image URL template |
| Triggered | Webhook/API-only (no live feed) | Webhook URL, API key |
Camera Status
Each camera shows its provider type and connection status. Failed captures are logged in camera diagnostics for troubleshooting.
Reports and Deliverables
- Snap reports: Snaps from all providers appear in report search and daily reports.
- Camera diagnostics: Capture events, image size, and duration are logged per camera for troubleshooting.
- Admin views: Camera lists and edit screens show provider-specific configuration fields.
Best Practices
- Match provider to hardware: Use Luminys for Luminys systems, Unifi Protect for Unifi cameras—don’t force URL capture when a native integration exists.
- Test after configuration: Always run a test capture before relying on a new camera for production.
- Use triggered cameras for webhook-only flows: If you’re sending images via API, use the Triggered provider—no need for a live feed.
- Monitor diagnostics: Check camera diagnostic logs if capture fails or images are poor quality.
- Document provider credentials: Store API URLs and credentials securely; SNAP encrypts sensitive config where applicable.
Conclusion
SNAP’s multi-camera provider support lets you consolidate your camera fleet into one platform. Add Luminys, Unifi Protect, RTSP, URL, or triggered cameras—and capture, LPR, and reporting work the same for all. Explore the Admin > Cameras area to add and configure your cameras.
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