# Cameras

Cameras can be added and managed to improve monitoring and security in your system.

## Cameras Overview

* The dashboard currently does not show any cameras because none have been added. To add a camera, click the "Add" button.

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## Add Camera

* When you click the "**Add**" button, a new window will open where you can enter the information for the new camera.

1. #### Select from Library
   * If you want to add a camera that is already known in the system, you can click the "**Select from Library**" button. Otherwise, you can enter the data manually..
2. #### Camera Name
   * Give the camera a unique name that describes its location or function. For example, "**Front Door Camera**" or "**Office Surveillance**".
3. **URL Type**

   Select the **URL type** for the camera:

   * **Snapshot:** For a still image.
   * **MJPEG** or **RTSP** can also be selected depending on the camera type, if supported.
4. #### Refresh Rate (for Snapshots)
   * Set the **refresh rate** in milliseconds. This determines how often the camera's image is updated. The range is between 50 and 60,000 milliseconds.
5. **URL**
   * Insert the URL for the camera stream or for the snapshot. The format for a snapshot must be in static image format as **.jpeg** or **.png**. If a username and password are required, use the following format: [http://username:password@host:port/path/to/file](https://documentation.nomos-system.com/nomos-system/integrator-en/http:/username:password@host:port/path/to/file)
6. **Screensaver**
   * Option to display the camera in screen saver mode.
7. **Room Assignment**

   * Assign the camera to a specific room to make organization and management easier.

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