Streaming video from a webcam over RTMP using a Raspberry Pi and Nginx

In plain words

This project enables streaming live webcam video over RTMP protocol using a Raspberry Pi and Nginx web server. It is designed for users who want to broadcast video feeds from a Raspberry Pi to streaming platforms or services. The setup combines the lightweight Nginx server with RTMP streaming capabilities, making it suitable for DIY streaming projects, surveillance, or live content distribution on low-power hardware.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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