How do I connect my WYZE camera to home assistant?

How do I connect my WYZE camera to home assistant?

First and foremost, it is essential to ensure that you have the necessary hardware and software to connect your WYZE camera to Home Assistant. You will need a WYZE camera (either the WYZE Cam v2 or WYZE Cam Pan), a computer or a device running Home Assistant, and a stable internet connection. Once you have all the prerequisites, you can proceed to set up the integration.

Step 1: Enable RTSP on your WYZE camera

The first step is to enable Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) on your WYZE camera, as Home Assistant communicates with the camera using this protocol. To enable RTSP, follow these steps:

1. Open the WYZE app on your smartphone or tablet.

2. Tap on the camera you want to connect to Home Assistant.

3. Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner of the screen.

4. Scroll down and tap on "Advanced Settings."

5. Enable the "RTSP" toggle switch.

6. Set a username and password for the RTSP feed. Make sure to remember these credentials as you will need them later.

7. Tap on the back arrow to save the settings.

Step 2: Install the RTSP firmware on your WYZE camera

To use your WYZE camera with Home Assistant, you need to install another firmware that supports RTSP. Follow these steps to install the RTSP firmware:

1. Visit the WYZE website on your computer and download the RTSP firmware for your specific camera model.

2. Extract the downloaded firmware file to a location on your computer.

3. Insert a microSD card into your computer.

4. Copy the extracted firmware file onto the microSD card.

5. Eject the microSD card from your computer.

6. Power off your WYZE camera.

7. Insert the microSD card into your WYZE camera.

8. Power on the camera. The firmware will automatically update.

Step 3: Configure Home Assistant

Now that your WYZE camera is ready, you need to configure Home Assistant to recognize and connect to it. Follow these steps:

1. Open your Home Assistant dashboard on your computer or device.

2. Navigate to "Configuration" and select "Integrations."

3. Click on the "+" button to add a new integration.

4. Search for "WYZE" in the list of available integrations and click on it.

5. Enter the IP address of your WYZE camera and the RTSP port (default is 554).

6. Provide the username and password you set up for your RTSP feed.

7. Click on "Submit" to save the integration.

Step 4: Access your WYZE camera from Home Assistant

Once the integration is successfully set up, you can access your WYZE camera from Home Assistant. Follow these steps:

1. On your Home Assistant dashboard, navigate to "Overview" or "Cameras."

2. You should see your connected WYZE camera listed as a camera entity.

3. Click on the camera entity to view the live stream from your WYZE camera directly in Home Assistant.

4. You can also create automations or scripts to control the camera's features.

With these easy steps, you can connect your WYZE camera to Home Assistant and enjoy the convenience of controlling and monitoring your camera from a single platform!

Frequently Asked Questions

To connect your WYZE camera to Home Assistant, you can use the official WYZE integration available in Home Assistant. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the Home Assistant web interface
2. Go to the "Configuration" tab
3. Select "Integrations"
4. Click on the "+" icon to add a new integration
5. Search for "WYZE" and select the WYZE integration
6. Follow the prompts to authenticate your WYZE account and authorize Home Assistant to access your camera
7. Your WYZE camera should now be connected to Home Assistant

Yes, you can connect multiple WYZE cameras to Home Assistant. The WYZE integration in Home Assistant supports multiple cameras. Simply repeat the steps mentioned in the previous answer for each camera you want to connect.

Yes, the WYZE integration in Home Assistant allows you to stream live video from your WYZE camera. Once connected, you can access the live video feed from the camera's entity in Home Assistant or create a camera entity in your Home Assistant configuration to display the video stream

No, the current WYZE integration in Home Assistant does not provide direct control over the settings of WYZE cameras. However, you can use Home Assistant automations, scripts, or other integrations to indirectly control the camera settings based on triggers or events in your Home Assistant setup.

No, an internet connection is required to set up and use the WYZE camera with Home Assistant. The WYZE integration relies on the cloud-based WYZE services to access and control the camera.