README.md

homebridge-camera-unifi

Unifi Protect plugin for Homebridge

This plugin automatiicaly configures Camera-ffmpeg with any cameras that have RTSP enabled from your Unifi Protect controller.

Installation

1. Install ffmpeg on your computer
2. Install this plugin using: npm install -g homebridge-camera-unifi
3. Edit config.json and add the Unifi Protect controller.
4. Run Homebridge.
5. Add extra camera accessories in Home app. The setup code is the same as homebridge.

Config.json Example

{
  "platform" : "Camera-unifi",
  "name" : "Unifi Protect",
  "controllers": [{
    "url": "https://my-cloud-key:7443/",
    "username": "some-homebridge-user (create a new one just for homebridge)",
    "password": "some-password"
  }],
  "videoConfig": {
    "sourcePrefix": "-rtsp_transport http -re",
    "maxStreams": 2,
    "maxWidth": 1280,
    "maxHeight": 720,
    "maxFPS": 30
  }
}