SANNCE 4K PoE Camera + Home Assistant: Can I access SD card recordings without an NVR?
Hi everyone,
I am considering buying a SANNCE 4K 8MP PoE camera with ONVIF support and microSD recording.
My goal is a bit different from most Home Assistant and Frigate setups.
I do NOT need object detection, AI analysis, facial recognition, or continuous video processing.
I have a Raspberry Pi 5 running Home Assistant and would like to keep CPU usage as low as possible.
What I really want is:
Live video in Home Assistant via RTSP/ONVIF.
Motion recording directly on the camera's microSD card.
Ability to browse, play, and download recordings from the SD card using Home Assistant or third-party software.
Avoid running Frigate because I don't have a Coral TPU or a dedicated GPU.
Can anyone confirm:
whether SANNCE cameras expose SD card recordings through ONVIF;
whether recordings can be accessed via web interface, FTP, SMB, or API;
whether any Home Assistant integration can browse and play back SD card events.
I am trying to avoid the situation where recordings are stored on the SD card but can only be viewed through the manufacturer's mobile app.
Any real-world experience would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!