Add Third-Party IP Cameras to akubela System

  • Published on Sep 11, 2025
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Users may need real-time video monitoring of specific rooms. By integrating third-party IP cameras with the akubela system, users can view live video streams directly on HyPanels or through their BelaHome app.

Before Getting Started

  1. Make sure your IP camera (IPC) brand and model are supported.

Brand

Model

Compatible akubela Products

Remark

Hikvision

DS-2CD3325

  • All panels supported.

  • BelaHome app does not support MJPEG streams.

DS-2CD3346P1-L

DAHUA

DH-P20A1

DH-3H3200-ADW

  • Must be added via device to enable angle adjustment.

  • No configuration required; HyPanel automatically displays the angle control button.

Milesight

MS-C2962-FIPB

Foscam

MPS4012

  • Must be added via device to enable angle adjustment.

  • No configuration required; HyPanel automatically displays the angle control button.

Uniview

(UNV)

IPC3614LE-ADF28K-G

2N

Helios IP Verso

EZVIZ

CS-C4X-6D42FER

CS-H9c-V100-8G55WKFL

  • All except HyPanel(PS51).

  • BelaHome app does not support MJPEG streams.

Dual-camera device:

When connected via ONVIF (on HyPanel Supreme, Ultra, Pro, SmartPanel, or SmartPanel Elite 10), only the lower fixed camera is supported; direction keys are not functional.

Lmou

TA4D-10M-E62B

  • All panels supported.

  • BelaHome app does not support MJPEG streams.

Starnet

SN1718-CI

  • Must be added via device to enable angle adjustment.

  • No configuration required; HyPanel automatically displays the angle control button.

Setup Scenarios

Scenario 1: Public IP Available

Applicable to all models and versions.

Steps

  1. Log in to akubela Cloud using an installer account.

  2. Create a community project, and click Details > Third Party Device(Camera) > Add.

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  1. Enter the following details:

  • Device name

  • RTSP address (must be a public IP; format provided by the camera manufacturer)

  • Username and password (provided by the camera manufacturer)

  1. Set “Does this device have internet access” to No.

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Scenario 2: Public IP Unavailable

Description:

  • The IP camera does not have a public IP.

  • The camera and the Home Center are on the same LAN.

  • In this case, the app accesses the camera stream through the home center via data transfer.

Applicable to all models and versions

Method 1: Add via akubela Cloud

  1. Log in to akubela Cloud using an installer account.

  2. Create a community project, and click Details > Third Party Device(Camera) > Add.

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  1. Enter the following details:

  • Device name

  • RTSP address (must be the LAN IP; format provided by the camera manufacturer)

  • Username and password (provided by the camera manufacturer)

  1. Set “Does this device have internet access” to No.

Method 2: Add via HyPanel Device

NOTE:

Cameras with angle adjustment must be added this way to enable the function.

  1. Click   in the upper right corner.

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  1. Select the detected camera from the scan results.

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  1. Enter the username and password provided by the IPC manufacturer.

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Method 3: Add via Device Web Portal

  1. Open a browser, enter the device IP address, and log in to the device web portal with the default credentials.

  2. Select Add subdevice.

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  1. The system will automatically detect cameras on the same LAN. Select the device and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.

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Using the Camera

  • On HyPanel Devices

    • Tap the camera card to view the live stream.

    • Tap Screenshot to capture an image.

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  • On BaleHome App

Tap the camera card to view the live stream.

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