Best camera options for SmartThings integration

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@cdrom1028

I am running Ubiquity PoE with HikVision and streaming to the SmartThings android app using the “General Video Camera DT” ( [RELEASE] Generic Video Camera DeviceType, Yes, Live Video Streaming ).

This app and device handler will allow you to get motion alerts, etc. in ST from Surveillance Station.

Synology Diskstation & Cameras

I’ve been working on integration with my Synology Diskstation specifically the Surveillance Station cameras. The Diskstation is a network storage (NAS) and media server solution. It also has a full camera surveillance solution. The integration I have implemented uses local network access to connect to the Diskstation and allows creation of camera devices. The camera devices support taking of pictures, triggering recording on the NAS, and motion detection. Camera movement, presets, patrols, and zoom are also supported. Synology has their own separate DSCam app where you can view live streams and recordings. Synology supports a huge number of cameras which is great (https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/camera). However, the camera system is limited to two cameras without additional li…

Use the stop motion feed for Smarttiles. It works with the HIK’s.