How to Install Shynet on Windows 10

Shynet is an open source tool that provides a simplified interface to setup and manage your own security camera system. It is primarily designed for Raspberry Pi, but it can also be installed on Windows 10. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process to install Shynet on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before installing Shynet, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • Windows 10 operating system
  • Python 3.6 or later version installed
  • Git installed

Installation Steps

Here are the steps to install Shynet on Windows 10:

  1. Open the Command Prompt by pressing Windows + R, typing cmd, and then hitting Enter.

  2. Use the following command to navigate to the directory where you want to install Shynet:

    cd C:\Users\YourUserName\Documents

  3. Clone the Shynet repository by running the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/milesmcc/shynet.git

  4. Install the required Python packages by running the following command:

    pip install -r shynet/requirements.txt

  5. Navigate to the shynet directory by running the following command:

    cd shynet

  6. Rename the config-example.ini file to config.ini by running the following command:

    ren config-example.ini config.ini

  7. Open the config.ini file in a text editor and modify the following settings:

    • server_addr: Set it to 127.0.0.1 as we will be running Shynet locally.
    • camera_name: Set it to anything you like, for example, My Camera.
    • key: Set it to a strong and unique password.
    • ssl_cert_file and ssl_key_file: Uncomment these lines and set them to None.

    Once you have made the changes, save the file and close it.

  8. Start Shynet by running the following command:

    python shynet/server.py

  9. Open your web browser and go to https://localhost:8080/. You should see the Shynet dashboard.

  10. Click on the Add Camera button and fill in the required details, such as the camera URL and the authentication details.

  11. Click on the Save button to save the camera settings. You should now be able to view the camera stream on the dashboard.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Shynet on your Windows 10 machine.