# SkyWatch Station

> Turn the RTSP security camera you already own into a 24/7 AI sky camera. Catches meteors, planes, birds and UAPs, streams live to YouTube and makes one-click Shorts. Windows, Mac, Raspberry Pi 5. $49 once, no subscription. Ready for the Northern Taurids (Nov 11–12).

- Product page: https://pandabuilt.us/skywatch-station/
- Buy ($49 one-time, instant download): https://www.pandabuilt.us/medialock/watch/aa7fc482-6efd-4f72-a47e-ff976d6fabc0
- Live example station: https://pandabuilt.us/skywatch/
- Current version: 1.2.1

## Key facts
- AI sky camera software that turns an RTSP security camera into a 24/7 sky-watching station.
- Detects and saves meteors, planes, birds, insects and unidentified objects; labels planes and birds offline.
- Morning meteor scan, daily timelapse, YouTube Live sky cam, one-click YouTube Shorts and meteor recaps.
- Runs locally in Docker on Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux or Raspberry Pi 5 (4 cores, 8 GB). No cloud, no subscription.
- Works with Reolink, Amcrest, TP-Link Tapo, Hikvision/Annke, Dahua/Lorex, Wansview, UniFi and other RTSP cameras. Not Ring, Blink or most Arlo.
- Made by PandaBuilt.US (Sturbridge, Massachusetts). Support: dubes14@gmail.com

## Upcoming sky events
- Northern Taurids: Nov 11–12, 2026: slow, bright fireballs
- Leonids: Nov 16–17, 2026: fast meteors, best before dawn
- Geminids: Dec 13–14, 2026: the year's best shower, up to ~120/hour under dark skies

## FAQ
**What software can detect meteors with a security camera?**
SkyWatch Station does. Point an RTSP security camera at the sky and it watches all night, saves anything that streaks across, and every morning re-checks the whole night for faint meteors the live detector missed. You confirm the real ones, and they go into your Mission Log and public meteor counter.

**Can it catch UFOs or UAPs?**
It records anything that moves across your sky, day and night, and labels the familiar things (planes, birds, insects, meteors). Anything it can't name is kept as an unidentified catch for you to review, with the full HD clip and the exact time.

**Does it work with Reolink cameras?**
Yes. Reolink cameras offer RTSP, and the original SkyWatch station runs on a Reolink camera. The Camera Guide shows the exact stream address for Reolink, Amcrest, Tapo, Hikvision, Dahua and more.

**Does it run on a Raspberry Pi 5?**
Yes. It runs in Docker on a Raspberry Pi 5 with 8 GB of memory, as well as on Windows, Mac and Linux computers.

**Can it stream my sky live on YouTube?**
Yes, new in 1.2. Turn on an always-on live sky cam, or schedule live events for meteor showers and eclipses. Viewers get a "Notify me" button and the station goes live and ends by itself.

**Is there a monthly fee?**
No. You pay once and run it on your own computer. Optional extras (an AI key for video titles, a domain name for a public page) are billed by those services, not by us.

**Will it work with my camera?**
If your camera offers an RTSP stream, yes. Most Wi-Fi and wired security cameras do. The included Camera Guide lists the address for each major brand. Not sure? Email us the model.

**Does my video go to the cloud?**
No. Everything runs and is stored on your computer. Nothing leaves your home unless you choose to post a video or turn on the public page.

**Is it hard to install?**
If you can install an app and copy a link, you can set it up. Docker Desktop does the technical work, and the wizard handles the rest. Plan on about 20 minutes, plus 5–10 minutes for the first start.

**Can it post to YouTube by itself?**
It can post to your channel from the app, after you preview each video. You connect your own channel once using a guide with screenshots. Google keeps new connections' uploads private until it approves them, and the guide explains this.

**How many cameras?**
One license is for one station (one camera). Running more stations? Email us.

**Refunds?**
Because it's an instant download, all sales are final. Please check "What you need" or email us before you buy, and we'll gladly help you check your camera.