From ab21c4a3190e6dbe6b95079821aceca208a53d39 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Paul Philippov Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:23:12 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update faq.md --- en/faq.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/en/faq.md b/en/faq.md index 0dc1bff..da9ec50 100644 --- a/en/faq.md +++ b/en/faq.md @@ -4,6 +4,20 @@ Frequently Asked Questions --------------------------- +### I have a camera which is not on the list of supported devices. Will you make it work for me? + +The short answer is no. + +If you have the skills and desire to make OpenIPC to work on the new hardware, we can share the knowledge we have. +If not, get yourself a supported camera. + +### How can I tell what hardware is inside the camera before I buy it? + +Most of the time you can't. Especially if it is a cheap Chinese clone of a clone of a rebranded camera. +For reputable name brands that go through certification of the hardware, there is a chance to look at the +inside the camera in the certification documents. Look for the FCC ID on the camera's box or case +and then look it up in the [FCC ID database](https://fccid.io/). + ### Differences between Lite and Ultimate - Amazon server support