POE IP Cameras

[William1990]

Im new to ST and I have a question about security camera

I’ve got 4 POE IP Camera’s (from old security system) and was wondering if there was any way of getting this connected to smartthings?

If not, what is the best option if I want local storage of recording as I don’t want to pay a monthly fee. I have a server in the house.

[Stroh (Michael Stroh)]

@William1990

I’ve got 4 POE IP Camera’s (from old security system) and was wondering if there was any way of getting this connected to smartthings?

Try @pstuart’s Generic Video Camera Device Type. Works great!

[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…