Various
ONVIF Cameras in UniFi Protect
Cameras · Security
Partly works
1 report: 1 says it partly works.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: UniFi Protect.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UniFi Protect@mp-consulting/homebridge-unifi-protect | Partly works | Need override RTSP and snapshot URLs; no HomeKit Secure VideoSaved copyHomebridge UniFi Protect Streaming ONVIF / third-party cameras adopted into UniFi Protect. UniFi Protect can adopt ONVIF and other third-party cameras. Once adopted, these cameras appear in HomeKit through this plugin alongside native UniFi cameras. However, the way the Protect controller exposes their video streams differs from how it exposes native UniFi cameras, and that difference often prevents HomeKit from being able to render their livestream. This guide explains the constraints, why they exist, and the configuration options that allow you to work around them. Why third-party cameras … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Local | Docs: onvif-camera-support.md |
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In ReReHome
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Identifiers
| Brand | Various |
|---|---|
| Category | Cameras |
Also reported as
- ONVIF / third-party cameras adopted into UniFi Protect