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
Make sure your IP camera (IPC) brand and model are supported.
Brand | Model | Compatible akubela Products | Remark |
Hikvision | DS-2CD3325 |
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DS-2CD3346P1-L | |||
DAHUA | DH-P20A1 | ||
DH-3H3200-ADW |
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Milesight | MS-C2962-FIPB | ||
Foscam | MPS4012 |
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Uniview (UNV) | IPC3614LE-ADF28K-G | ||
2N | Helios IP Verso | ||
EZVIZ | CS-C4X-6D42FER | ||
CS-H9c-V100-8G55WKFL |
| 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 |
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Starnet | SN1718-CI |
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TP-Link | TL-IPC45AW-COLOR 5.1 | ||
TL-IPC544T(P)-WB6 1.0 |
RTSP URL formats reference.
NOTE:
The following formats are for reference only. Contact the IPC manufacturer to confirm the RTSP URL format for the specific device.
Brand | Model | RTSP URL Format |
|---|---|---|
Hikvision | DS-2CD3325 | Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/Streaming/Channels/101 Sub Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/Streaming/Channels/102 |
DS-2CD3346P1-L | ||
DAHUA | DH-P20A1 | Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0 Sub Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1 |
DH-3H3200-ADW | ||
Milesight | MS-C2962-FIPB | rtsp://username:password@IP:554/main rtsp://username:password@IP:554/sub rtsp://username:password@IP:554/third |
Foscam | MPS4012 | Main Stream: rtsp://IP:88/videoMain Sub Stream: rtsp://IP:88/videoSub |
Uniview (UNV) | IPC3614LE-ADF28K-G | Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP/media/video1 Sub Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP/media/video2 |
2N | Helios IP Verso | H264: rtsp://IP:554/h264_stream MPEG4: rtsp://IP:554/mpeg4_stream MJPEG: rtsp://IP:554/mjpeg_stream |
EZVIZ | CS-C4X-6D42FER | Main Stream (H.265): rtsp://username:password@IP/h265/ch0/main/av_stream Sub Stream (H.265): rtsp://username:password@IP/h265/ch0/sub/av_stream |
CS-H9c-V100-8G55WKFL | Upper Camera Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/Streaming/Channels/201 Sub Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/Streaming/Channels/202 Lower Camera Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/Streaming/Channels/101 Sub Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/Streaming/Channels/102 | |
Lmou | TA4D-10M-E62B | Upper Camera Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0&unicast=true Sub Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1&unicast=true Lower Camera Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subtype=0&unicast=true Sub Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subtype=1&unicast=true |
Star-net | SN1718-CI | Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/ch1/0 Sub Stream 1: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/ch1/1 Sub Stream 2: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/ch1/2 |
TP-Link | TL-IPC45AW-COLOR 5.1 | Main Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/stream1/ Sub Stream: rtsp://username:password@IP:554/stream2/ |
TL-IPC544T(P)-WB6 1.0 |
Setup Scenarios
Scenario 1: Public IP Available
Applicable to all models and versions.
Steps
Log in to akubela Cloud using an installer account.
Select the target project, and do as the following:
Community project: Go to Detail, select Public Area or a specific building, then click Third Party Device(Camera) > Add.
Single-tenant project: Go to Detail > Layout > Camera > Add.
Enter the required camera information:
Device name
RTSP address (must be a public IP; format provided by the camera manufacturer)
Camera username and password (provided by the camera manufacturer)
Set “Does this device have internet access” to No.
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
Log in to akubela Cloud using an installer account.
Create a community project, and click Details > Third Party Device(Camera) > Add.
Enter the following details:
Device name
RTSP address (must be the LAN IP; format provided by the camera manufacturer
Camera username and password (provided by the camera manufacturer)
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.
Click
in the upper right corner.
Select the detected camera from the scan results.
Enter the username and password provided by the IPC manufacturer.
Method 3: Add via Device Web Portal (Auto-search)
Open a browser, enter the device IP address, and log in to the device web portal with the default credentials.
Select Add subdevice.
The system will automatically detect cameras on the same LAN. Select the device and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup.
Method 4: Add via Device Web Portal (Manually Addition)
Log in to the device web portal, and go to Set Mode > Local Contacts List > Add.
Set Contacts Type to Camera.
Enter the camera name, call number, RTSP URL, and the camera username and password for authentication.
Enable Display in Call if you want to view the live stream during a call.
Click Submit.
Using the Camera
On HyPanel Devices
Tap the camera card to view the live stream.
Tap Screenshot to capture an image.
On BaleHome App
Tap the camera card to view the live stream.
