GNU/Linux Ubuntu Focal Installing iSpy – Step by step Guide
How to Install iSpy in Ubuntu 20.04 Focal LTS GNU/Linux desktop – Step by step Tutorial.
And iSpy for Ubuntu is an Open Source Camera Security Software.
iSpy provides Security, Surveillance, Motion detection, Online access, and Heat maps.
The iSpy main Features:
- Cameras: Supports more devices than any other solution including IP cameras, ONVIF devices, local USB cameras…Read more
- Recording: Record to MP4, VP8/9, GPU and Raw…Read more
- Sensors: Includes a huge range of motion detectors…Read more
- Alerts: Send an email, SMS, push notifications to mobile devices…Read more
- Integrations: Fully integrated with Home Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT…Read more
- Remote Access: Agent uses custom tech to avoid the usual requirement of opening up ports on your router for remote access…Read more
Moreover, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting Started with iSpy on Ubuntu.

1. Terminal Getting Started Guide
How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux:
First Update the Apt Repo Sources with:
sudo apt update
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
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