Dahua VTO custom integration

yoyoso17 · August 16, 2024, 8:04pm

Hi,
I have connected my DAHUA VTO2022 to my HA.
My door is not directly connected to VTO but to HA with zigbee button.
I would like : When i press “open the door” on DMSS, HA open the door.
How i can see (entity?) when i press the button on DMSS (when i do it, my VTO say “the door is opened” but " [binary_sensor.portier_video_button_pressed]" stay at OFF).

I have seen message with the magnetic sensor but i don’t want to add fire as possible from door to VTO, i don’t want to drill )

Thanks for your answer

I wich you can understand, i’m french and i try to not use a translator

Adan · August 24, 2024, 10:28am

Thank you @myhomeiot for your great work! and for everyone here
I am a newpie who tried dozen of times to understand this without success

I did install HACS and Dahua + Dahua+VTO integrations.
Then I copied your examples to my yaml file but no success!

Here is my full yaml file hope you can help:

# Loads default set of integrations. Do not remove.
default_config:

# Load frontend themes from the themes folder
frontend:
  themes: !include_dir_merge_named themes

automation: !include automations.yaml
script: !include scripts.yaml
scene: !include scenes.yaml

#Dahua

sensor:
  - platform: dahua_vto
    name: myvto
    host: http://192.168.1.10
    ##timeout: TIMEOUT_HERE optional, default 10
    ##port: PORT_HERE optional, default 5000
    username: !secret myvto_username
    password: !secret myvto_password
    ##scan_interval: SCAN_INTERVAL_HERE optional, default 60

  - platform: dahua_vto
    name: vh1
    host: http://192.168.1.11
    ##timeout: TIMEOUT_HERE optional, default 10
    ##port: PORT_HERE optional, default 5000
    username: !secret vh1_username
    password: !secret vh1_password
    ##scan_interval: SCAN_INTERVAL_HERE optional, default 60

automation myvto:
  - alias: Dahua VTO All Events
    mode: queued
    trigger:
      - platform: event
        event_type: dahua_vto
    action:
      - service: persistent_notification.create
        data:
          title: "{{ trigger.event.data.Code if trigger.event.data.Code is defined else 'Unknown Code' }}"
          message: "{{ trigger.event.data }}"

  - alias: Dahua VTO Command Result
    mode: queued
    trigger:
      - platform: event
        event_type: dahua_vto
    condition:
      - condition: template
        value_template: "{{ trigger.event.data.method is defined }}"
    action:
      - service: persistent_notification.create
        data:
          title: "{{ trigger.event.data.method }}"
          message: "{{ trigger.event.data }}"

  - alias: Dahua VTO
    mode: queued
    trigger:
      - platform: event
        event_type: dahua_vto
        event_data:
          Code: BackKeyLight
    action:
      - choose:
          - conditions: >
              {{ trigger.event.data.Data.State | int in [0, 1, 2, 5, 6] }}
            sequence:
              - service: persistent_notification.create
                data:
                  title: "{{ 'Doorbell Ring' if trigger.event.data.Data.State | int in [1, 2] else 'Doorbell No Ring' }}"
                  message: "{{ trigger.event.data }}"
          - conditions: >
              {{ trigger.event.data.Data.State | int == 8 }}
            sequence:
              - service: timer.start
                data:
                  entity_id: timer.door_lock
                  duration: 00:00:02 # VTO Unlock Period
              - service: persistent_notification.create
                data:
                  title: Unlock
                  message: "{{ trigger.event.data }}"
          - conditions: >
              {{ trigger.event.data.Data.State | int == 9 }}
            sequence:
              - service: persistent_notification.create
                data:
                  title: Unlock failed
                  message: "{{ trigger.event.data }}"
          - conditions: >
              {{ trigger.event.data.Data.State | int == 11 }}
            sequence:
              - service: persistent_notification.create
                data:
                  title: Device rebooted
                  message: "{{ trigger.event.data }}"
        default:
          - service: persistent_notification.create
            data:
              title: "Unknown state {{ trigger.event.data.Data.State | int }}"
              message: "{{ trigger.event.data }}"

              
  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.myvto
      method: console.runCmd
      params: { "command": "od" }
      event: false

  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.myvto
      method: system.listService

  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.myvto
      method: magicBox.listMethod

  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.myvto
      method: magicBox.reboot
      params: { delay: 60 }
      tag: alert

  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.myvto
      method: magicBox.getBootParameter
      params: { names: ["serverip", "ver"] }

    # Make VTO Call
  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.myvto
      method: console.runCmd
      params: { "command": "call 9901" }
      event: false

    # Cancel VTO Call
  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.myvto
      method: console.runCmd
      params: { "command": "hc" }
      event: false

    # Clear VTH Call Records
  - service: dahua_vto.send_instance_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.dahua_vth
      method: RecordUpdater.clear
      instance_params: { "name": "VideoTalkMissedLog" }
      event: false

    # Arming the VTH alarm
  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.dahua_vth
      method: configManager.setConfig
      params:
        {
          "table": { "AlarmEnable": true, "CurrentProfile": "Outdoor" },
          "name": "CommGlobal",
        }
      event: false

    # Disarming the VTH alarm
  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.dahua_vth
      method: configManager.setConfig
      params:
        {
          "table": { "AlarmEnable": false, "CurrentProfile": "AtHome" },
          "name": "CommGlobal",
        }
      event: false

    # Getting the VTH alarm status
  - service: dahua_vto.send_command
    data:
      entity_id: sensor.dahua_vth
      method: configManager.getConfig
      params: { "name": "CommGlobal" }
      event: true

timer:
  door_lock:
    name: Door Lock
    icon: mdi:timer

lock:
  - platform: template
    name: Door Lock
    value_template: "{{ not is_state('timer.door_lock', 'active') }}"
    lock:
    unlock:
      - service: dahua_vto.open_door
        data_template:
          entity_id: sensor.myvto
          channel: 1
          short_number: HA

template:
  - trigger:
      - platform: event
        event_type: dahua_vto
        event_data:
          Code: DoorStatus
    binary_sensor:
      - name: VTO Door Status
        state: "{{ trigger.event.data.Data.Status | string == 'Open' }}"
        device_class: door

Button:
type: "custom:button-card"
icon: "mdi:doorbell-video"
name: Doorstation - Door 1
tap_action:
  action: call-service
  service: dahua_vto.open_door
  service_data:
    entity_id: sensor.myvto
    channel: 1
    short_number: HA
styles:
  card:
    - font-size: 12px
    - font-weight: bold
color: auto
show_state: false

chris1h1 · September 5, 2024, 8:40pm

Sample commands are provided for some VTH actions, such as setting alarm status and clearing missed call records. The VTH can be configured to stream video feeds from IP cameras other than the VTO. Does anybody know of a command(s) to make the VTH display one of these preconfigured camera feeds?

My use case would be an automation flow such that a motion detection event, if classified by AI tools as involving a person, would cause the relevant camera’s video stream to be displayed on the VTH.

Thanks.

myhomeiot · September 6, 2024, 8:38am

Hello,

In my case in DMSS application when I try open the door which is not connected I get BackKeyLight event with State equal 9 (Unlock failed) you can use it to send command which press your zigbee button which will open the door.

Try Dahua VTO All Events or Dahua VTO automation from readme and check if you get this state when you try to open the door with DMSS application.

myhomeiot · September 6, 2024, 8:48am

Hello,

You copied too much, the readme doesn’t not have configuration - it’s contains different code snippets which you need to use as example to automate your needs. So first try only with sensors definition and after restarting Home Assistant check that sensors in OK state, when add Dahua VTO All Events automation from this example and check events you get, etc

PS: If you a new in Home Assistant YAML programming and you just start integration of Dahua VTO/VTH you can try this integration which is much user friendly.

sensor:
  - platform: dahua_vto
    name: myvto
    host: http://192.168.1.10
    ##timeout: TIMEOUT_HERE optional, default 10
    ##port: PORT_HERE optional, default 5000
    username: !secret myvto_username
    password: !secret myvto_password
    ##scan_interval: SCAN_INTERVAL_HERE optional, default 60

  - platform: dahua_vto
    name: vh1
    host: http://192.168.1.11
    ##timeout: TIMEOUT_HERE optional, default 10
    ##port: PORT_HERE optional, default 5000
    username: !secret vh1_username
    password: !secret vh1_password
    ##scan_interval: SCAN_INTERVAL_HERE optional, default 60

matrixp · September 18, 2024, 8:41pm

Hi,
just to inform you I have a VTO9541D running with this integration. Works quite well.
I am just working on an automation to combine it with a nuki doorlock. I think just some small finetuning, and it works like a charm. Well done for this integration.

1st question: does this integration work with hacs 2.x? I am not sure if I should upgrade.

2nd question: my automation currently does not work with face unlock. Does this face unlock use a different return code, different from 8? Or why does my automation not respond as exptected to open the nuki.

Thanks

myhomeiot · September 19, 2024, 8:46am

Hello, I’m glad that integration helps you.

Yes, it’s works with HACS 2.x same as before (without GUI configuration).
I’m not familiar with face unlock, but as you thinking it’s can have another BackKeyLight State code, please test it with your code or Dahua VTO All Events automation and let’s me know, if it’s different codes I will update readme. Please check also unlock failed with face unlock.

jitesh_88 · September 23, 2024, 9:04am

Hi Guys, im looking at buying either the VTO2211 or VTO3211. Wondering which has better compatibility with HA and this addon for various functions like lock control/video/audio.

Also do others have any suggestions or preference between the 2?

It has to be POE powered and work standalone without an indoor screen

esand · September 29, 2024, 10:59pm

Just wanted to mention that I got this working with my Lorex 2k doorbell (so it should also work with the Amcrest and Dahua doorbells). I was already using DahuaVTO2MQTT to detect doorbell presses (which is all I needed it for), so when I found this integration, I figured I’d try it out.

Works perfectly:

trigger:
  - alias: When Lorex 2K Doorbell button pressed
    platform: event
    event_type: dahua_vto
    event_data:
      Code: PhoneCallDetect
      Action: Start

Since it just blindly parses all messages, I was able to use it for the PhoneCallDetect event which is triggered on button press.

This greatly simplifies my setup by eliminating the need for the docker container and monitoring it to ensure it’s working. I also really like how small and simple the code is… I don’t need video or anything else - literally bare bones just to get doorbell events, so this is perfect.

jane1e · October 4, 2024, 7:43pm

hello community, I have a VTO 4202f-p-s2 which has more bells ( buttons). How to automate so that a light bulb turns on at home after pressing a button number 3? Thank you!

bdherouville · October 16, 2024, 7:40am

Hi,
The connection to my doorbell is lost after a while, do you know how to restart it ?
Best regards,

esand · October 16, 2024, 10:45pm

It retries after a delay (timeout) of 10 seconds by default. It also tries to maintain a connection using a 60s keepalive (scan_interval). Both are configurable.

DrSpaldo · October 17, 2024, 2:52am

For those that may have a fully integrated doorbell like I do (Dahua ASI6214S-PW) and were unable to get it working with the custom VTO integration, after reading this thread and not seeing it, here is how I got the doorbell unlocking with home assistant:

Add the following shell command in your configuration.yaml file:

  unlock_door: 'curl --digest -u "username:password" "http://<device_ip>/cgi-bin/accessControl.cgi?action=openDoor&channel=1&UserID=<user_id>"'

Replace username, password, <device_ip> and ‘<user_id>’ with your actual credentials and device IP address.

Here my full post/explanation below if interested or if you have a similar device…

Dahua integrated doorbell and Home Assistant - Share your Projects! - Home Assistant Community (home-assistant.io)

myhomeiot · October 22, 2024, 6:20pm

You can try Dahua VTO All Events or Dahua VTO automation from readme and check if you get extra data for events where you pressed different buttons.

jane1e · October 22, 2024, 6:33pm

alias: Dahua bell
triggers:

event_type: dahua_vto
event_data:
Code: VideoTalkLog
Action: Pulse
trigger: event
conditions:
condition: template
value_template: “{{ trigger.event.data[‘Data’][‘LocalNumber’] == ‘2’ }}”
enabled: true
actions:
…

myhomeiot · October 23, 2024, 9:04am

So everything works as you expected?

carltonwb · October 30, 2024, 9:42pm

A few questions,
I have played around with many of my doorbell functions.
I have gotten it to flash some lights which is great.

Now I would like it to push me a notification to (telegram/pushover, etc) that the bell had been rung.

- alias: Dahua VTO Ring
  mode: queued
  trigger:
    - platform: event
      event_type: dahua_vto
      event_data:
        Code: BackKeyLight  
    - choose:
        - conditions: >
            {{ trigger.event.data.Data.State | int in [0, 1, 2, 5, 6] }}
          sequence:
            - service: homeassistant.turn_on
              entity_id: switch.kitchen_light_switch

can anyone tell me how to add a notify.xxx to this.

Also I would like a decent dmss app for android. Many I have tried I am not happy with.
Thanks

ShadowFist · October 31, 2024, 11:05am

Simplest way would be to use the HA companion app and avoid having to mess with third party integrations. Once you have it set up, you would simply change your automation to this:

- alias: Dahua VTO Ring
  mode: queued
  trigger:
    - platform: event
      event_type: dahua_vto
      event_data:
        Code: BackKeyLight  
    - choose:
        - conditions: >
            {{ trigger.event.data.Data.State | int in [0, 1, 2, 5, 6] }}
          sequence:
            - service: homeassistant.turn_on
              entity_id: switch.kitchen_light_switch
            - service: notify.mobile_app_your_mobile
              data:
                message: Someone's at the door
                title: Ding Dong
                data:
                  color: blue
                  ttl: 0
                  priority: high

PS - You don’t need that choose part since you only have one condition.

mmmmmmmmmmmmm · November 3, 2024, 10:16pm

How were you able to find out the ‘secret’? Thank you!

serazetdinov.b · November 19, 2024, 9:04am

Hi, please help me . I have a DHI-VTO2111D-P-S3.
It returns an error when I apply #Cancel TO Call

event_type: dahua_vto
data:
error:
code: 268959743
message: Unknown error! error code was not set in service!
result: false
method: console.runCmd
entity_id: sensor.dahua_vto
origin: LOCAL
time_fired: “2024-11-19T09:03:16.662282+00:00”
context:
id: 01JD1TJTNPNHPA0DHNG91NBDD5
parent_id: null
user_id: null