Hikvision Ultimate
homebridge-hikvision-ultimate · v2.1.4
Adds Hikvision NVR cameras with ISAPI discovery, motion detection, streaming and HomeKit Secure Video.
What it says it supports
Brands
- Hikvision
Devices it names
- Hikvision NVR
- IP cameras
Shows up in Apple Home as from its README
Sensor readings in its code
What people report
Hikvision camera/NVR plugin; users request doorbell and deterrent features and report a no-picture setup.
- Not working1
- Requested2
| Device | Status | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hikvision NVR camera feed (RPi5) | Not working | Connected but no picture shows up; unresolvedSaved copyI am running a RPI5, and tried different configurations without luck this is my log: `[23/07/2026, 12:24:19] [Hikvision NVR] Initializing HikvisionUltimate platform... [23/07/2026, 12:24:19] [Hikvision NVR] Initializing child bridge 0E:A5:2A:5E:A4:C2 [23/07/2026, 12:24:22] [Hikvision NVR] Child bridge starting (pid 167258)... [23/07/2026, 12:24:23] [Hikvision NVR] Child bridge started successfully (plugin v2.1.4). [23/07/2026, 12:24:23] [Hikvision NVR] Loading cached accessory: Eingang (UUID: b47fa340-cbb7-4272-8330-c82d2a65fadc) [23/07/2026, 12:24:23] [Hikvision NVR] Loading cached … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #8 · 2026-07 |
| Hikvision cameras with white light/flash deterrence | Requested | Asked for ISAPI white light and siren activation, including behind NVRSaved copyHello, I hope you’re doing well. I’m reaching out as an active user of homebridge-hikvision-ultimate, which has been incredibly reliable and useful in my HomeKit setup. I wanted to ask whether it would be possible to add support for two Hikvision deterrence features that are available through ISAPI on many recent camera models, including those connected behind a Hikvision NVR: White light / flash activation Endpoint: /ISAPI/Image/channels/1/whiteLight DS-2CD2T47G3-LIS2UY/SL Siren / speaker activation Endpoint: /ISAPI/System/TwoWayAudio/channels/1/audioOut DS-2CD2T47G3-LIS2UY/SL Both functions … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #9 · 2026-08 |
| Hikvision Villa Door Station | Requested | Asked for doorbell trigger support in HomeKitSaved copy… for all the work you’ve put into this plugin – it’s been really useful. I was just wondering if there might be any possibility of adding support for the Hikvision Villa Door Station so that it can trigger as a doorbell in HomeKit. It’s unfortunately a bit beyond my abilities to build something like this myself, otherwise I’d have had a go! From the little bit of testing I’ve done, it looks like it may be possible to poll the device for its call status. For example, when the doorbell is pressed, the status changes from idle to ring, so I’m hoping there might be a way to use that to generate a … Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Issue #7 · 2026-06 |
Gathered from the plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki and docs, and from r/homebridge. These are individual reports, so check the linked thread and the date before you buy.
How it connects
Local
ISAPI and RTSP on the LAN
You’ll need
- ffmpeg
Compatibility
| Verified by Homebridge | Yes |
|---|---|
| Homebridge versions | ^1.6.0 || ^2.0.0-beta.0 |
| Homebridge 2.0 | Yes |
| Node.js | ^18.17.0 || ^20.9.0 || ^22 || ^24 |
| Settings in Homebridge UI | Yes |
| Matter | No |
| Platform name | HikvisionUltimate |
| License | MIT |
Community signals
| Downloads a week | 18 |
|---|---|
| Downloads a month | 106 |
| GitHub stars | 5 |
| Open issues | 4 |
| Closed issues | 0 |
| Last code push | 2026-04-04 |
| Latest version | 2.1.4 (2026-04-04) |
| First published | 2026-02-05 |
| Releases | 15 |
In ReReHome
Whatever this plugin publishes reaches Apple Home as a normal HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Bridges get their own settings page listing the accessories behind them.
Caveats from the README
- HKSV needs iCloud+ and a home hub
HomeKit services in its code
Found by scanning the published npm package. A plugin can register a service only for some devices.
- MotionSensor
