What is plugin.video.zoneminder?

The plugin.video.zoneminder project lets you watch your security camera feeds directly on your TV through Kodi, which is a popular home theater application. If you have cameras set up around your home or business using ZoneMinder, this tool bridges the gap so you can view those live feeds without needing to open a web browser or switch to a separate app. It works by connecting to your existing ZoneMinder setup, which acts as the central hub for your cameras. The plugin communicates with the ZoneMinder API, a kind of software bridge, to pull the live video streams into Kodi's interface. You provide your ZoneMinder username and password so the plugin can securely authenticate and display your cameras. This tool is designed for anyone who already uses ZoneMinder to manage their security cameras but wants the convenience of pulling up those feeds on a television. For example, if you use Kodi to watch movies on a TV in your living room, you could use this plugin to quickly check your front door or driveway camera right from the couch before switching back to your movie. The README does not go into detail about the installation process or advanced features, but it does note a few important requirements. You need to be running Kodi version 19 or newer, and your ZoneMinder setup must be running version 1.32 or higher of its API. The tool focuses specifically on live streams, so it appears to be a straightforward viewer rather than a full management interface for your camera system.