homebridge-camera-ffmpeg-omx

ffmpeg plugin for Homebridge. Optimized for Rapsberry Pi via GPU encoding.

Installation

1. Install ffmpeg on your Raspberry Pi.

   a. Download this package: sudo wget goo.gl/gMGA81 -O ffmpeg.deb

   b. Install this package: sudo dpkg -i ffmpeg.deb

   c. Ensure that the user you are running homebridge as has access to /dev/vchiq. ie sudo usermod -aG video login where login is the user you are running homebridge as.

2. Install this plugin using: npm install -g homebridge-camera-ffmpeg-omx

3. Edit config.json and add the camera.

4. Run Homebridge

5. Add extra camera accessories in Home app. The setup code is the same as homebridge.

Config.json Example

{
  "platform": "Camera-ffmpeg-omx",
  "cameras": [
    {
      "name": "Camera Name",
      "videoConfig": {
      	"source": "-re -i rtsp://myfancy_rtsp_stream",
        "stillImageSource": "-i http://faster_still_image_grab_url/this_is_optional.jpg",
      	"maxStreams": 2,
      	"maxWidth": 1280,
      	"maxHeight": 720,
      	"maxFPS": 30
      }
    }
  ]
}

Incidentally, check iSpyConnect's camera database to find likely protocols and URLs to try with your camera.