Camera
A camera provides a live video stream and motion or object detection events to Home Assistant. Every camera and video doorbell in the Selora catalog carries this role, so recipes that need a camera match any of them.
Selora features local-first cameras: devices Home Assistant can reach directly over the network through RTSP or ONVIF streams, a local NVR such as UniFi Protect, or a documented local API. Video stays on-site, automations keep working when the internet is down, and there is no mandatory cloud subscription.
Pair local cameras with an on-site NVR like Frigate for object detection (person, vehicle, package) that runs entirely on local hardware and feeds clean events back into Home Assistant.
How Selora AI uses cameras
- Live view on dashboards, wall panels, and in the mobile app.
- Motion and object events (person, vehicle, package) as triggers for lighting, notifications, and security recipes.
- Local recording to an on-site NVR, with no cloud storage fees and no footage leaving the property.
- Presence-aware automations that combine camera events with other sensors to reduce false alarms.
Cameras vs. video doorbells
Video doorbells are cameras with a button. They carry both the camera role and the doorbell role, so they match camera recipes and add doorbell-specific triggers like a press event.
Compatible devices
IP5M-T1277EW-AI
The Amcrest IP5M-T1277EW-AI is a 5MP PoE turret with on-camera human and vehicle detection. RTSP and ONVIF are fully local, so Home Assistant and Frigate get the stream and events without any cloud dependency.
IP8M-2496EB-V2
The Amcrest IP8M-2496EB-V2 is a 4K PoE bullet camera with IVS tripwire and intrusion analytics. Local RTSP and ONVIF feed the stream and events to Home Assistant or a Frigate NVR with no subscription.
Camera Hub G3
The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is an indoor 2K pan/tilt camera that doubles as a Zigbee hub. Paired directly to Home Assistant over HomeKit, it delivers a local camera stream with no cloud account required.
Camera Hub G5 Pro
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is an outdoor 1520p PoE or Wi-Fi camera with official RTSP, so Home Assistant can pull the stream over the LAN. It is also a Thread border router, Matter controller, and Zigbee hub in one housing.
Smart Video Doorbell G4
The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is a battery-or-wired 1080p doorbell with an indoor chime. Paired directly to Home Assistant over HomeKit, the stream and doorbell presses are handled locally with no subscription.
M2036-LE
The Axis M2036-LE is a 4MP outdoor bullet with built-in IR and on-camera AXIS Object Analytics. Home Assistant's native Axis integration streams it and receives analytics events as local push: enterprise gear, fully local.
M3086-V
The Axis M3086-V is a compact 4MP vandal-resistant mini dome for indoor and sheltered spots, with AXIS Object Analytics on-camera. Home Assistant's native Axis integration delivers the stream and events as local push.
IPC-HDW5459T-ZE-IL
The Dahua IPC-HDW5459T-ZE-IL is a 4MP varifocal turret with a large 1/1.8-inch sensor and Smart Dual Light night vision. ONVIF and RTSP are fully local, making it a first-class Home Assistant and Frigate camera.
IPC-HDW5459TM-ASE-IL
The Dahua IPC-HDW5459TM-ASE-IL is a 4MP fixed-lens turret with a 1/1.8-inch sensor, Smart Dual Light, and SMD 4.0 person/vehicle detection. Fully local via ONVIF and RTSP for Home Assistant and Frigate.
D1101V
The DoorBird D1101V is a compact 1080p IP video door station with PoE, a built-in relay, and an open local API. Home Assistant's DoorBird integration receives ring and motion events as local push, with no cloud dependency.
D2101V
The DoorBird D2101V is a full-size stainless IP video door station with two relays and a built-in RFID reader, integrating with Home Assistant locally through the DoorBird integration's push API.
DS-2CD2086G2-IU
The Hikvision DS-2CD2086G2-IU is a 4K AcuSense mini bullet with deep-learning human and vehicle classification. Local RTSP and ONVIF-profile streams pair with Home Assistant's Hikvision event sensors, with no cloud involved.
DS-2CD2387G2-LU
The Hikvision DS-2CD2387G2-LU is a 4K ColorVu turret that shoots full color around the clock. RTSP and ONVIF- profile streams are fully local, and Home Assistant's Hikvision integration adds camera-side event sensors.
Duo 3 PoE
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE stitches two 4K sensors into one 16MP, 180-degree panoramic view: one camera instead of two on a driveway or backyard. Works with Home Assistant fully locally through the Reolink integration.
RLC-810A
The Reolink RLC-810A is a 4K PoE bullet camera with on-device person, vehicle, and animal detection. Home Assistant's local Reolink integration exposes the stream and detection sensors with no cloud subscription.
RLC-820A
The Reolink RLC-820A is a 4K PoE dome camera with on-device person, vehicle, and pet detection. Home Assistant's local Reolink integration exposes the stream and detection sensors, with no cloud and no subscription.
Video Doorbell PoE / Wi-Fi
The Reolink Video Doorbell is a wired 5MP doorbell with person and package detection and an included chime. Home Assistant's local Reolink integration exposes the stream, detections, and a Visitor sensor for press automations.
UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro PoE Kit
The UniFi G4 Doorbell Pro PoE Kit is a dual-camera wired video doorbell with a PoE chime, recording to a UniFi Protect console. Home Assistant gets the streams, ring events, and package detection, all over the local network.
UniFi G5 Turret Ultra
The UniFi G5 Turret Ultra is a compact 4MP PoE turret for dense, budget-conscious Protect deployments. Home Assistant's local UniFi Protect integration exposes its stream, motion sensor, and smart detection events.
UniFi G6 Bullet
The UniFi G6 Bullet is a 4K PoE bullet camera that records to a UniFi Protect console on-site. Home Assistant's local UniFi Protect integration exposes its streams plus person, vehicle, and animal detection events.
UniFi G6 Dome
The UniFi G6 Dome is a 4K vandal-proof (IK10) PoE dome for high-traffic areas, recording to a UniFi Protect console on-site. Home Assistant's local UniFi Protect integration exposes its streams and smart detection events.
Recipes that need this role
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