Setting Up the ONVIF Events Plugin

Setup guide for the ONVIF software plugin

Overview

This plugin is designed to allow HomeSeer HS4 to create devices that monitor ONVIF events reported by cameras. Status changes from these devices can then be used to trigger HomeSeer events (automations).

Compatible Devices

This table includes cameras that support Onvif events which may be used as automation triggers in HomeSeer

Key: Yes = Supports Onvif events, No = Does Not Support Onvif events

Model	Support
	Motion	People	Pets	Vehicle	Detection Other
Reolink Video Doorbell Camera	Yes	Yes	No	No	Doorbell Presses
Reolink RLC-410	Yes	No	No	No	-
Reolink RLC-810	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-
Reolink RLC-811A	Yes				-
Reolink DUO	Yes	No	No	No	-
Reolink C1	Yes	No	No	No	-
Reolink E1 Zoom	Yes				-
Reolink E1 Outdoor	Yes				-
Reolink RLC-823A	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	-

*People and Vehicle detection may be supported via the camera's mobile app but not via Onvif events

Requirements

Camera that supports ONVIF events.
HS4 v4.2.18.8 or later

Setup

Go to Plugins > ONVIF Events > Add Camera and follow the instructions.

Notes

After adding your camera a device is created in HomeSeer. This device may not show any features on the device until the device actually sends an event.

Screenshots

Example below are based on Reolink Video Doorbell

List View	Grid View	Device Features