Ip-webcam.appspot

ManyCam: A software that allows you to use your smartphone as a webcam and offers remote access features.
IP Camera apps: Various apps turn your smartphone into an IP camera, offering similar functionalities.
Cloud services: Services like Nest, Ring, and Arlo offer more comprehensive home security solutions, including remote access to cameras.

Here’s a to using that feature (and what to know now, since Appspot relay is less reliable/legacy).

Frontend: HTML/CSS/JS (vanilla or minimal framework like Alpine.js), fetch-based API
Backend: Flask app (Python 3.11) on App Engine Standard (or Node.js/Express alternative)
Storage: Google Cloud Storage (snapshots, timelapse, exports)
Optional Pub/Sub for processing pipeline (motion events)
Optional Cloud Tasks for scheduled snapshots/time-lapse
Authentication: App Engine IAM + app-level tokens/basic auth
Monitoring: Cloud Monitoring + Stackdriver logs

⚠️ The Appspot relay is today. Many users report “Server not found” or timeouts. ip-webcam.appspot

app.yaml

: Your phone will now appear as a selectable webcam in apps like OBS Studio or Skype. Pro-Tips: Cheats and Privacy The Ultimate Guide to IP-Webcam