# ONVIF Integration

### 1. Prerequisites

1\)  Camera needs to be configured to Home Wi-Fi / LAN network

2\)  The camera needs to support the Onvif protocol. You can check the instructions provided by the camera manufacturer or consult the manufacturer's technical support.

3\)  Find camera ***IP address***, setup camera login ***username*** and ***password*** in App or web URL. Please refer to the camera manufacturer's instructions for detailed settings. 

Hint: Usually you can directly google "camera brand + onvif"

**For Example, Tapo camera,** 

* search "Tapo Onvif" 
* find this url <https://www.tapo.com/sg/faq/34/> , &#x20;
* follow the instraction to setup you username and password for ONVIF
* Port: 2020

### 2.  Setup camera using ONVIF integration in Home Assistant&#x20;

1\) Go to Settings - Devices & Services - + Add Integration, search Onvif

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2\) Input information in the pop up box, then click finish

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3\) Choose Room, and click finish.&#x20;

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4\) After successfully adding the ONVIF camera, return to the Home Assistant overview, where you can watch the camera video.

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