Hi,
I’m new to smart home and need help with an unsupported doorbell. The doorbell supports google home. Is it possible to add it to Home Assistant using this? Worst case scenario I just want to add the doorbell’s camera. I would be happy if you help.
Hi and welcome.
Is this just a “message in a bottle” or do you have reason to believe this could be supported by HA, e.g. that there is a public API available for 3rd party integration out of that company “I hope it will not die and/or become too expensive” proprietary cloud solution?
I have no experience with smart home. I was thinking that if it can be added to Google Home, it can easily be added to Home Assistant. Looks like I was wrong
Thank you for your reply. I searched for a long time but could not find a compatible integration. I had previously tried things like the brute force attack method to find the RTSP address, but no result. All I have is the IP address of the doorbell.
I feel your pain. I purchased a pair of Botslab video doorbells on their Kickstarter campaign. That purchase proceeded my involvement with home automation other than using a couple of Hue lights with an Amazon echo. I have subsequently discovered the delights of DIY ESP32/8266 sensors and Home Assistant (I have HA Yellow). I would love to get the doorbells connected. I’m about to bite the bullet and get a POE Reolink with a black Friday deal.
My advice is to always research the product and integration availability in HA prior to purchase. Also be cautious of devices that are only supported via HACS. Bootslab is a closed system and will not integrate with HA. I sold my “Kickstarter” door cam and replaced it with a supported manufacturer.
That advise would work now, but I got the doorbell camera before I got Home Assistant. I do plan to ditch the Botslab devices, and I have purchased a couple of Reolink POE devices, but have to drill some holes before I get them mounted.(They are installed, but currently looking at the ceiling fan in my study.)
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