import requests camera_url = "http://camera-ip/snapshot.jpg" bot_token = "YOUR_BOT_TOKEN" chat_id = "YOUR_CHAT_ID" image = requests.get(camera_url).content files = 'photo': ('snapshot.jpg', image) requests.post(f"https://api.telegram.org/botbot_token/sendPhoto", data='chat_id': chat_id, files=files)

A netcam’s sensor requires light. If your live image looks grainy or black-and-white:

For (quasi-live):

: Many professional netcams are built for extreme environments, functioning in temperatures as low as -40°F without needing an external heater. Cost Efficiency : Systems like the Belkin NetCam