Integration of IP cameras into the Fibaro interface

To integrate the IP camera into the Fibaro system, it is basically necessary that the IP camera supports the following:

transfer of still images (JPEG) through HTTP
transfer of dynamic images (MJPEG) through HTTP
access to an image with or without the authentication HTTP Basic

The first step is to find the URLs for JPEG and MJPEG transfers through HTTP. The URLs are then inserted into the Fibaro interface. The URLs differ from the particular camera manufacturer and model and can be found in the manuals, or sometimes in the advanced settings in the web interface of the camera itself.

The Fibaro system currently does not support video transmission in the following formats and protocols:

RTSP
H.264
HTTP Digest

Integration of the camera into Fibaro

In the Fibaro interface, the IP cameras can be added in many ways.

Adding the camera using the tab Add-ins

One of the methods is using the tab Add-ins where you need to install a specific add-in for a specific camera model. This method is limited to specific models and IP camera brands. If your IP camera is not listed there, go to the other method.

Procedure:

Open the tab Add-ins
Click the option Available -> Cameras -> search for your camera brand (e.g. Vivotek) -> click Install.
Click Free of charge -> Add -> Advanced
Then it is necessary to fill in the IP address of the camera, the user name, the password for the login to the camera (password)
The URLs for the JPEG and MJEPG stream should be pre-filled
Save the settings and verify the activity

Adding the camera using the tab Devices

Another method to add the IP camera int the Fibaro interface is the tab Devices. Click Add or remove devices. In the section Cameras to be added click the option Add. Then it is possible to name the IP camera (Name), place it into a room (Room) and select Camera model. If you do not find the brand of your camera, select Other model.

If the brand of your camera is in the list, the URLs for the JPEG and MJPEG transfer will be automatically filled in.
If the brand of your camera is not in the URLs list for the JPEG and MJPEG transfer you need to fill it in manually.

Then in the Advanced settings it is necessary to fill in the following:

User = user name to access the IP camera
Password = login password to access the IP camera
IP address = the IP address of the IP camera
JPG path = the URL for the transfer of a still image (JPEG) through HTTP
MJPG path = the URL for the transfer of a dynamic image (MJPEG) through HTTP
If your camera is adjustable, fill in also the commands for the movements in LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN, STOP