[OBSOLETE] D-Link DCS-5020L Tilt/Pan Day/Night IP Camera DeviceType (Now With Video Streaming!)

blebson · September 23, 2015, 9:55pm

##This DeviceType is Obsolete, Please use the following SmartApp instead:

[OBSOLETE] D-Link Camera Manager (Connect) [Requires Classic App] Community Created SmartApps

D-Link Camera Manager (Connect). This SmartApp will allow you to install and manage multiple D-Link Camera Devices. Finally, a one-stop shop for all of your D-Link IP camera needs. I have created these devices in order to add additional functionality to existing supported D-Link cameras and to add compatibility for many that are not natively supported. All cameras feature In-App Video streaming, snapshots and the ability to toggle motion detection. Some cameras support much much more, see the feature and compatibility chart below! If you don’t see a camera on the list that you would like me to add; feel free to leave a comment below and I will work to incorporate it! [image] Features: V - In-App Video streaming w/o sound VS - In-App Video streaming w/ sound I - Still Image Capture an…

##D-Link DCS-5020L Device Type

Features:

In-App Video streaming (Video Only, no sound)
Still Image Capture and Display
Full Pan/Tilt support
Move to ‘Home’ location
Move to Preset location (by preset number)
Turn on/off motion detection
Adjust motion sensitivity
Toggle Night Vision On/Off/Auto

External Commands:

motionOn() - Video Motion Detection On
motionOff() - Video Motion Detection Off
nvOn() - Night Vision On
nvOff() - Night Vision Off
nvAuto() - Night Vision Auto
left() - Move Camera Left
right() - Move Camera Right
up() - Move Camera Up
down() - Move Camera Down
home() - Move to ‘Home’ position
presetOne() - Move to Preset position 1 defined in DTH settings
presetTwo() - Move to Preset position 2 defined in DTH settings
presetThree() - Move to Preset position 3 defined in DTH settings
presetCommand( String preset-name ) - Move to Preset position (position name passed as a string)

Prerequisites:

Fully configured DCS-5020L camera on the same local network as your ST hub
Motion detection configured within local advanced camera settings (for motion detection / PIR sensor)
Email/FTP forwarding set up (for motion detection triggered pictures/video)
Preset and Home positions configured within the local advanced camera settings

Installation Instructions:

Copy the DeviceType below
Go to ‘My Device Handlers’ in the SmartThings IDE
Click the “Create New Device Handler” button in the upper right corner
Click on the “From Code” tab and paste the GitHub code in the text box
Click on the “Create” button in the bottom left corner
Click on the “Save” and “Publish” → “For Me” buttons
Go to the “My Devices” tab in the IDE
Click on the “New Device” button in the upper right corner
Fill in the Name, Device Network ID, Type, Location and Hub

Name will be what shows up in the ST app
Device Network ID can be anything, the DTH will change this automatically when used
Type will be where you select the DTH you just created, it should show as “DCS-5020L”
Location will be whatever location this device is installed at
Hub will be the name of the hub on the same local network as the camera.

Click the “Create” button
Open the SmartThings App on your smartphone and go to the “Marketplace” tab
Click on the “Not Yet Configured” button which should appear at the top of the list with a (1) next to it after a few seconds
Click on the Camera
Fill in all of the required information

Name will be what is shown in the Room and Thing views
Room will select which room the device exists in
Camera IP address should be the LOCAL IP address for the Camera
Camera Port should stay at ‘80’ unless you have personally changed it
- This is the LOCAL HTTP Port for the camera
Video IP address should be the LOCAL or EXTERNAL IP address for the camera
- If you use the Local IP you will only be able to view the video stream while on the same network or while using a VPN connected to the network the camera is on.
- If you use the External IP you need to make sure you set up port forwarding through your router
  - WARNING: Port forwarding will make your camera open to the internet, anyone with your IP/Port and credentials will be able to view your camera.
Video Port should be the LOCAL or EXTERNAL HTTP PORT for the camera
- If you use a local IP address you must use a local port, if you use an external IP address you will need to use an external Port (which port forwarding to the camera set up)
- The default local HTTP port is 80
Camera User is the Username used to get into the advanced settings, default is ‘admin’
Camera Password is the Password used to get into the advanced settings
Camera Preset 1-3 is the preset number which has been set up in the advanced settings

All Done! Now enjoy the added functionality of your DCS-5020L camera!

Compatible Custom SmartApps:

github.com

blebson/D-Link-DCS-5020L/blob/master/devicetypes/blebson/DCS-5020L.src/DCS-5020L.groovy

/**
 *	D-Link DCS-5020L v2.0.0
 *  Image Capture and Video Streaming courtesy Patrick Stuart (patrick@patrickstuart.com)
 *  
 *  Copyright 2015 blebson
 *
 *  Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use this file except
 *  in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at:
 *
 *      http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
 *
 *  Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed
 *  on an "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied. See the License
 *  for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
 *
 */
metadata {
	definition (name: "DCS-5020L", author: "blebson") {
		capability "Image Capture"
		capability "Sensor"

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Ukedad · October 5, 2015, 1:39pm

Anyone know if this will work with a 5029-l?

Thanks

blebson · October 5, 2015, 5:50pm

The image capture looks like it will work but I don’t know about the motion detection or the camera movement buttons. I guess the only way to find out is to try it out and see. I’m looking to see if I can find the CGI commands for this camera but so far I haven’t found anything.

blebson · October 5, 2015, 6:21pm

I just realized, the DCS-5029L is already officially supported by SmartThings, just go to the marketplace and go to Safety & Security -> Cameras -> D-Link -> D-Link 5029L Pan/Tilt Camera.

Koolbean · October 5, 2015, 7:54pm

Please forgive my ignorance; I have just joined the SmartThings family. I jumped ship from Staples Connect the moment V2 was released. I also have a 5020L and would love to include it to my hub. Can you tell me how or point me to a FAQ on how to take this code and make it work on my hub? Thanks so much!

blebson · October 5, 2015, 7:59pm

Welcome! I came from Staples Connect myself which is why I decided to write this deviceType. Here is a great FAQ about custom deviceTypes and SmartApps: FAQ: An Overview of Using Custom Code in SmartThings

Using this info you can add the devicetype using the smartthings IDE (graph.api.smartthings.com/ide). ST has a bit of a steep learning curve but it’s a whole lot more capable than staples connect was.

Ukedad · October 6, 2015, 5:23am

I hope to try it tomorrow I’m not a programmer so no promises. Even though the camera is supported, that’s why I bought it and the v2 hub, none of those features are enabled I would love to take still photos to save data, or use the motion detector or pan the camera.

Thanks for posting this

blebson · October 6, 2015, 6:35am

Word of warning, currently this doesn’t save the photo permanently, just stores it on the cloud. You would have to rewrite how the photo is stored in order to save it permanently.

Koolbean · October 6, 2015, 2:50pm

Thank you very much Ben, I will visit the link and give it a try!

Ukedad · October 7, 2015, 7:30pm

I tried it out, couldn’t get it to work but it is important to note I have no idea what I am doing Btw I should mention I am using D-Link DCS-5029L

Koolbean · October 8, 2015, 1:56am

Aaron, Like you I had the same result. Following the “FAQ: An Overview of Using Custom Code in SmartThings” I think I’m losing it at: DH6) Edit the Device so that it uses that device handler. I copied the code, made the device type and got it published. I made the camera in My Devices. But to edit the cam I made to use the device handler, I’m not understanding.

Koolbean · October 8, 2015, 3:42am

Silly me. I got it linked. After adding IP, user and password, and adding the cams IP to the DMZ on my router I can move the cam via smartthings app, but I have no video.

blebson · October 8, 2015, 4:34am

Video is currently not supported, the only thing you can do is take a still picture and display it in the top carosel.

blebson · October 16, 2015, 6:37pm

Just added the capability to adjust the motion sensitivity of the camera. I was getting too many e-mails with pictures of a slight flicker of light through a window and wanted to be able to turn down the sensitivity during the day if I needed to.

ChadCK · October 19, 2015, 10:08pm

So I just had a few questions on these custom device types. First, where is the image being stored? Can I delete this image? Is it stored in the cloud or on the hub? Already tried deleting the device and device type. Image still stored somewhere as it shows up in the activity feed.

Second, how safe is the password sitting in plain text? Anyway to encrypt it so its just not plain text, you can clearly see it if you are in your hub/device under the preferences. Just wondering.

blebson · October 19, 2015, 10:23pm

I changed the ‘Password’ field to be hidden text instead of being visible.

The image is stored in the smart things cloud, though I’m not 100% familiar with how it works. The images seem to only stay temporarily. I used code from other devicetypes to get that to work so I don’t really have many answers in regards to that. All I’ve done is add the ability to move the camera and turn on/off motion detection and adjust the sensitivity. I don’t know if there’s a way to store the pictures locally other than how you would normally do it outside of SmartThings using the D-Link app/website. Maybe @pstuart would know more about this?

rbarkley · October 23, 2015, 8:25pm

I’m also new to the code side so I may be doing something incorrect. But when I paste the code in I get an error:

No signature of method: script1445630693425914954975.metadata() is applicable for argument types: (script1445630693425914954975$_run_closure1) values: [script1445630693425914954975$_run_closure1@2137098c] Possible solutions: getMetadata(), getState(), setState(java.lang.Object), metaClass(groovy.lang.Closure)

Any help would be appreciated.

blebson · October 23, 2015, 8:58pm

Hey Ryan,

It looks like you inadvertently added it as a SmartApp, you need to add this code as a Device Type under ‘My Device Types’. This is a very common mix up for most people new to the IDE.

Let me know if you get it working once you switch it over to a Device Type.

rbarkley · October 23, 2015, 9:10pm

That’s the ticket!

mhogey · December 4, 2015, 8:11pm

I have the 5029 set up using the officially supported setup you mentioned but the only tiles I get with it are refresh and reboot. Do I have to use the D-Link app to pan and tilt the camera? I would also love for the motion sensor in the camera to be used as a motion device for Smartthings. Is that possible?

[OBSOLETE] D-Link DCS-5020L Tilt/Pan Day/Night IP Camera DeviceType (Now With Video Streaming!)

Features:

External Commands:

Prerequisites:

Installation Instructions:

Compatible Custom SmartApps:

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