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Dahua Camera and Doorbell Home Assistant Integration
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Works with VTO 2101 #253

Open FlaMike opened 1 year ago

FlaMike commented 1 year ago

I just want to say thank you for this integration. I have a VTO 2101. I recently migrated my HA from supervised to docker container. I was looking for a simple, straightforward, and reliable way to integrate the basic doorbell functions into my installation. There are other options out there that require more complex setup and are focused more on door control. I use Blue Iris for the unit's camera functions.

Your integration fit the bill for me. I can easily determine doorbell button presses to trigger automations in my system.

The VT 2101 is not listed as a doorbell camera that works with this integration, but it does--at least for my purposes. You may want to consider adding it to your list.

Thanks again for this integration!

michael-robbins commented 11 months ago

@FlaMike I've got a VTO 2101 as well but it's unable to detect button presses at all, did you do anything special/different to get it working?

FlaMike commented 11 months ago

Michael,

It's been a while since I did this, but I believe the sequence of events was the following: I added the HACS integration & & restarted HA I went to the "integrations" tab in HA & then searched for and added Dahua as described in this integration's instructions under "HACS Install." I assume "configuring the camera" the action needed was to enter the VTO's IP address. As I said, it's been a while since I did this. If I enter "visit" in the integration, it takes me to the VTO's login page. The VTO and it's entities should show up in HA, including "Button Pressed" which I use in an automation to let me know someone's at the door. The automation I have uses TTS to play a chime & announce that someone is at the door. It also takes snapshots from the camera & sends a notification to my phone along with the pictures.

I've done several updates to this integration, as they become available but not done anything special to get it working. I've been using this integration for about a year & it's been rock solid.

I hope you get it going & find it helpful.

Mike