Logitech Alert Device Handler (or generic RTSP)

[MikeDeSantis]

Does anyone know if a generic Device Handler has been written to integrate cameras that support Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)? I have a bunch of Logitech Alert cameras and would love to be able to add them to my SmartThings ecosystem. Anyone have a lead?

[blebson (Ben Lebson)]

[RELEASE] Generic Video Camera DeviceType, Yes, Live Video Streaming

The code is now available via the github link above. This was written live on my weekly show Live Code Fridays… This just takes whatever stream URL you want, creates a child device from child smartapp and passes it into the device for streaming. Will add more features to this over time, but its a simple way to add streaming video feeds to SmartThings. Android works far better than iOS, since iOS doesn’t support as many protocols, etc. Might take some tinkering to find the right settings / resolution, etc. to optimize. How to Install: Github integration works for smartapps and devicetypes, just add the repo and copy down the files or Install from Code for each smartapp and the devicetype Publish the connect app and devicetype (don’t publish the child smartapp) Go to Marketplace…

[chenyang (Jerry Yang)]

Hi,

I’ve tried the repo but was not able to pull information from rtsp://192.168.1.x/LowResolutionVideo even though I was able to see the feed from VLC. Anything I am missing? Thanks a lot in advance.

[MikeDeSantis]

I assume you have the “Generic Video Camera Connect” smartapp installed and configured for all of your cameras. You are probably already aware of this but you have your device connected to the same local network as your cameras. I WOULD NOT open a port to access the feed externally. From your post I’m pretty sure you thought of all this already.

[chenyang (Jerry Yang)]

Thanks for the reply. Yes I have everything configured under the same local network and would not consider opening an external port for this - it’s too dangerous. Any suggestions?