Various
Generic Camera Doorbell Sensor
Doorbells · Security
WorksVerified plugin
1 report: 1 says it works.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: Camera FFmpeg.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Camera FFmpeg Verifiedhomebridge-camera-ffmpeg | Works | Enable doorbell option to create momentary sensor that triggers Apple TV popupSaved copyThe plug-in I use is called HomeBridge Camera FFMPEG. I initially had it setup simply so I could view the snapshots and stream within the Home app. In the plug-in settings, under Automation, is the option to enable doorbell. This creates a momentary switch called [camera name] doorbell sensor which you can find when you open the camera as if to stream, and go to the settings>accessories. You also have to enable “Doorbell Notifications” under the “Notification” option in the settings. When you flick the switch within HomeKit, the notification is sent and the stream pops up on AppleTV. After … Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Local | Reddit comment · 2021-06 |
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In ReReHome
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Identifiers
| Brand | Various |
|---|---|
| Category | Doorbells |
Also reported as
- Generic camera doorbell sensor