Onvif multiple camera configuration

Configuration
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I have the same Problem with 2 equal cameras.

The solution with overwriting the unique_id do not was successfully. I got a second onvif camera but with missing entitis.

Are there any other solution? Why is this not fixed since 4 years???
@hunterjm

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Hi there,
I have the same problem with 3 Imou Ranger.
A year ago I follow the procedure to change the unique ID in the core.config_entries, but now when I reload HA the file come back to the initial configuration and I am unable to add a new camera.
Any help for me?
thanks a lot

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Tired of your cameras playing dumb and refusing to show their unique_id? They lie to Home Assistant, make the UI gray out, and generally cause chaos.

After years of frustration (and a little bit of coding rage), I developed the ultimate “camera spanking” tool: a patch that forces those stubborn IMOU and generic ONVIF devices to behave!

What this miracle worker does:

  • :white_check_mark: Un-greys your UI! Edit names, icons, everything!
  • :white_check_mark: Teaches cameras what a “unique ID” is (finally).
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Download the truth serum here:
GitHub - 666mk3/ha-unique-id-patch

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