Indoor IP/WiFi Camera Recommendations

Are there any WiFi cameras from the big boys (I know uniview has, but it's bullet cameras, looking for a PTZ WiFi camera with 2k resolution and it must work with the Synology surveillance station.)
 
Unifi also getting into ptz game. Currently only available in early access store, unfortunately not for us in ZA

UVC-g4-ptz_001_grande.png
UniFi Protect G4 PTZ is a high-performance pan-tilt-zoom camera with 4K, 24 FPS video streaming, 22x optical zoom, and adaptive IR LED night vision.

G4 PTZ is a superior surveillance camera for shopping centers, parking lots, airports, train stations, and other transportation hubs. Pairing G4 PTZ’s advanced optical and video technologies with UniFi Protect’s ease of use creates a unique solution for the most demanding environments. G4 PTZ comes with IP66 weatherproof casing and flexible powering options.

Features:
  • 4K, 24 FPS video stream
  • 22x optical zoom with F1.5 lens
  • Tamper-resistant pan and tilt with servo feedback
  • Multi-exposure HDR
  • Adaptive IR LEDs, night vision distance up to 100 m
  • Flexible power options: 802.3bt PoE++
  • IP66 weatherproof rating
  • Operating temperature -40˚ to + 50˚C (-40˚ to +122˚F)
  • Managed by UniFi Protect software and mobile app
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Bit price at $1800.00
 
Neuk_ said:
HACS and Sonoff LAN are setup, looking for a way to feed the Sonoff cameras in with PTZ control but also playing around randomly with whatever I come across.
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Look at this:
github.com

GitHub - AlexxIT/SonoffLAN: Control Sonoff Devices with eWeLink (original) firmware over LAN and/or Cloud from Home Assistant

Control Sonoff Devices with eWeLink (original) firmware over LAN and/or Cloud from Home Assistant - AlexxIT/SonoffLAN
github.com github.com

Note the device ID is on the label on the camera, not the ID in the app.

Add those commands to your config file, I added a button for each direction below the camera feed in HA.

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You will have to copy the commands for each camera.
 
furpile said:
Look at this:
github.com

GitHub - AlexxIT/SonoffLAN: Control Sonoff Devices with eWeLink (original) firmware over LAN and/or Cloud from Home Assistant

Control Sonoff Devices with eWeLink (original) firmware over LAN and/or Cloud from Home Assistant - AlexxIT/SonoffLAN
github.com github.com

Note the device ID is on the label on the camera, not the ID in the app.

Add those commands to your config file, I added a button for each direction below the camera feed in HA.

View attachment 952346

You will have to copy the commands for each camera.
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Thanks, I am still struggling with the Paradox integration so I am going to get the camera's integrated next and then go back to the Paradox integration. What are you using for the camera feed?
 
Neuk_ said:
Thanks, I am still struggling with the Paradox integration so I am going to get the camera's integrated next and then go back to the Paradox integration. What are you using for the camera feed?
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Not to try and blow my own horn here, but I did put up a comprehensive guide on integrating Paradox with HA using a Pi Zero. No need for IP150 module. Just FWIW
 
furpile said:
Look at this:
github.com

GitHub - AlexxIT/SonoffLAN: Control Sonoff Devices with eWeLink (original) firmware over LAN and/or Cloud from Home Assistant

Control Sonoff Devices with eWeLink (original) firmware over LAN and/or Cloud from Home Assistant - AlexxIT/SonoffLAN
github.com github.com

Note the device ID is on the label on the camera, not the ID in the app.

Add those commands to your config file, I added a button for each direction below the camera feed in HA.

View attachment 952346

You will have to copy the commands for each camera.
Click to expand...

I have a long way to go from the little that I played around this evening :X3: I had a look at the link you provided and tried to include it in my configuration and add a button but I honestly don't even know where to start so I have just tried stuff for the last hour with zero success.
 
Neuk_ said:
I have a long way to go from the little that I played around this evening :X3: I had a look at the link you provided and tried to include it in my configuration and add a button but I honestly don't even know where to start so I have just tried stuff for the last hour with zero success.
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I figured it out by simple trial and error and then trial followed by a lot more error with more error and some trial :X3: Now to get the camera feed in, figure out remote access to the Home Assistant app on my iPhone and then I can do away with eWeLink.
 
Neuk_ said:
I have a long way to go from the little that I played around this evening :X3: I had a look at the link you provided and tried to include it in my configuration and add a button but I honestly don't even know where to start so I have just tried stuff for the last hour with zero success.
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This is the only thing I have done in HA so far, so I am in the same boat. Took a few hours to get this right as well.

In your config.yaml file you need this:
Code: 
script:
  cam_left:
    sequence:
      - service: sonoff.send_command
        data:
          device: 'xxxxxx'
          cmd: left
  cam_right:
    sequence:
      - service: sonoff.send_command
        data:
          device: 'xxxxxx'
          cmd: right
  cam_up:
    sequence:
      - service: sonoff.send_command
        data:
          device: 'xxxxxx'
          cmd: up
  cam_down:
    sequence:
      - service: sonoff.send_command
        data:
          device: 'xxxxxx'
          cmd: down
The 'xxxxxx' should be the 6 digits on the back of your camera, and the name of each command (cam_left etc) will need to be unique if you have more than one camera. These are the functions that you can send to the camera for movement.

I used the FFMPG camera feed to view the camera (this is also in your config.yaml file).
Code: 
camera:
 platform: ffmpeg
 name: "Camera1"
 input: (your rtsp link from the ewelink app)


Then in your UI you need a button or similar to call for one of these commands. I started with individual elements and built up from there.

Code: 
type: vertical-stack
title: Camera1
cards:
  - type: picture-entity
    entity: camera.camera1
    camera_image: camera.camera1
    show_state: false
    camera_view: live
  - type: vertical-stack
    cards:
      - type: button
        tap_action:
          action: call-service
          service: script.cam_up
        entity: ''
        name: Up
        icon: 'mdi:arrow-up-bold'
        show_state: false
        show_icon: true
        icon_height: 50px
      - type: horizontal-stack
        cards:
          - type: button
            tap_action:
              action: call-service
              service: script.cam_left
            entity: ''
            name: Left
            icon: 'mdi:arrow-left-bold'
            show_state: false
            show_icon: true
            icon_height: 50px
          - type: button
            tap_action:
              action: call-service
              service: script.cam_down
            entity: ''
            name: Down
            icon: 'mdi:arrow-down-bold'
            show_state: false
            show_icon: true
            icon_height: 50px
          - type: button
            tap_action:
              action: call-service
              service: script.cam_right
            entity: ''
            name: Right
            icon: 'mdi:arrow-right-bold'
            show_state: false
            show_icon: true
            icon_height: 50px

With the UI I started with the Visual Editor then did the last changes in the code, which was easier especially for the vertical and horizontal tiles. Just make sure the names match between the config file, your entities and the UI.

This is my first attempt, if any of the more experienced users have a better way please share.
 
Isn’t ffmpeg very laggy? I found up to 10 seconds lag using it. I prefer using the mjpeg platform, if your camera supports it. It’s about as real-time as you can get, although the bit rate is much higher
 
gbyleveldt said:
Isn’t ffmpeg very laggy? I found up to 10 seconds lag using it. I prefer using the mjpeg platform, if your camera supports it. It’s about as real-time as you can get, although the bit rate is much higher
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Yes there is about 8 seconds delay. I haven't tried mjpeg yet, will give it a go thanks.
 
gbyleveldt said:
Not to try and blow my own horn here, but I did put up a comprehensive guide on integrating Paradox with HA using a Pi Zero. No need for IP150 module. Just FWIW
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Thanks, I have the IP150 module already from when we did the initial install, so good to have it as a backup and my fiance may not like the HA interface so she can continue to use Insite Gold.
 
furpile said:
This is the only thing I have done in HA so far, so I am in the same boat. Took a few hours to get this right as well.

In your config.yaml file you need this:
Code: 
script:
  cam_left:
    sequence:
      - service: sonoff.send_command
        data:
          device: 'xxxxxx'
          cmd: left
  cam_right:
    sequence:
      - service: sonoff.send_command
        data:
          device: 'xxxxxx'
          cmd: right
  cam_up:
    sequence:
      - service: sonoff.send_command
        data:
          device: 'xxxxxx'
          cmd: up
  cam_down:
    sequence:
      - service: sonoff.send_command
        data:
          device: 'xxxxxx'
          cmd: down
The 'xxxxxx' should be the 6 digits on the back of your camera, and the name of each command (cam_left etc) will need to be unique if you have more than one camera. These are the functions that you can send to the camera for movement.

I used the FFMPG camera feed to view the camera (this is also in your config.yaml file).
Code: 
camera:
platform: ffmpeg
name: "Camera1"
input: (your rtsp link from the ewelink app)


Then in your UI you need a button or similar to call for one of these commands. I started with individual elements and built up from there.

Code: 
type: vertical-stack
title: Camera1
cards:
  - type: picture-entity
    entity: camera.camera1
    camera_image: camera.camera1
    show_state: false
    camera_view: live
  - type: vertical-stack
    cards:
      - type: button
        tap_action:
          action: call-service
          service: script.cam_up
        entity: ''
        name: Up
        icon: 'mdi:arrow-up-bold'
        show_state: false
        show_icon: true
        icon_height: 50px
      - type: horizontal-stack
        cards:
          - type: button
            tap_action:
              action: call-service
              service: script.cam_left
            entity: ''
            name: Left
            icon: 'mdi:arrow-left-bold'
            show_state: false
            show_icon: true
            icon_height: 50px
          - type: button
            tap_action:
              action: call-service
              service: script.cam_down
            entity: ''
            name: Down
            icon: 'mdi:arrow-down-bold'
            show_state: false
            show_icon: true
            icon_height: 50px
          - type: button
            tap_action:
              action: call-service
              service: script.cam_right
            entity: ''
            name: Right
            icon: 'mdi:arrow-right-bold'
            show_state: false
            show_icon: true
            icon_height: 50px

With the UI I started with the Visual Editor then did the last changes in the code, which was easier especially for the vertical and horizontal tiles. Just make sure the names match between the config file, your entities and the UI.

This is my first attempt, if any of the more experienced users have a better way please share.
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I eventually got here with Googling, trial and error and a lot of your help, this is the feed from my son's bedroom...

HA_Camera_Ben.JPG
 
Neuk_ said:
Thanks, I have the IP150 module already from when we did the initial install, so good to have it as a backup and my fiance may not like the HA interface so she can continue to use Insite Gold.
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I hear you, no problem. I went the route I did because 1) I didn’t have an IP150, as the price was stupid 2) I didnt want to run Ethernet to the panel and 3) people were battling with IP150 in that it was temperamental - especially if it’s updated to recent firmware. On the other hand, the PAI setup has been rock solid the past few months even through its WiFi connection
 
gbyleveldt said:
I hear you, no problem. I went the route I did because 1) I didn’t have an IP150, as the price was stupid 2) I didnt want to run Ethernet to the panel and 3) people were battling with IP150 in that it was temperamental - especially if it’s updated to recent firmware. On the other hand, the PAI setup has been rock solid the past few months even through its WiFi connection
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The IP150 and Insite Gold app can be very temperamental at times which is extremely frustrating but we have the TM70 touch screen as well for when we are at home. When we bought the house we renovated straight away so I had the fibre CPE installed in a passage cupboard along with the Paradox alarm panel and IP150, I put the HikVision NVR in there as well along with an old small screen and our main WiFi Router so only run LAN cable to the IP camera's, Apple TV in the lounge and second WiFi Router in our entertainment area at the back of the property.
 
Neuk_ said:
I tried both, even mjpeg is laggy for me but I presume there are a lot of variables at play?
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I must admit I don’t stream the cameras directly to HA but via Blue Iris. I tried using ffmpeg to keep the camera native h264 going to the tablet viewing the cameras. That produced heavy delays (like 10 seconds). I then changed to mjpeg and it’s showing real-time (under 1 second lag, if that much).

The tablet in the kitchen shows the camera at the gate, with a button to open the gate (which is also running through a Sonoff SV). So a lot of potential for lag with it all running through WiFi. Getting lag down that low is nice.

Oh yes, I use a Picture Elements card in HA to show the camera stream. The Picture Entity card is buggy and the camera live streams would just hang after a few minutes.

‘’Anyway, just a few rambling thoughts that might help getting the latency a little lower
 
Neuk_ said:
The IP150 and Insite Gold app can be very temperamental at times which is extremely frustrating but we have the TM70 touch screen as well for when we are at home. When we bought the house we renovated straight away so I had the fibre CPE installed in a passage cupboard along with the Paradox alarm panel and IP150, I put the HikVision NVR in there as well along with an old small screen and our main WiFi Router so only run LAN cable to the IP camera's, Apple TV in the lounge and second WiFi Router in our entertainment area at the back of the property.
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Yeah, you have the best case scenario there for the IP150 to work. Pity it’s still temperamental. In my setup, I also still have the keypad connected as that is what the wife knows. She is slowly coming over to the HA way though
 
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