ONVIF Camera

This guide will provide a detailed explanation of how to add cameras to the system via the ONVIF protocol.

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/ ,

• follow the instraction to setup you username and password for ONVIF

• Port: 2020

2. Setup camera using ONVIF integration in Home Assistant

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

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

3) Choose Room, and click finish.

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