1. Introduction
This guide walks you through the steps to integrate the SONOFF CAM-PT2 into the Scrypted platform via the ONVIF protocol. Once connected, you'll be able to:
- Stream real-time video
- Monitor motion detection events
- Control the pan-tilt (PT) functions
- Set up automations using motion triggers
⚠️ Make sure both your camera and the Scrypted instance are on the same local network for seamless communication.
2. What You'll Need
Hardware & Software Requirements
-
SONOFF CAM-PT2 camera
- Firmware version ≥ 1.0.5
- eWeLink App (version ≥ 5.17.0)
- A device or container with Scrypted installed (e.g., PC, Raspberry Pi, or Docker)
- Installation guide for Scrypted: https://docs.scrypted.app/installation.html
Setup Steps in eWeLink
- Add the CAM-PT2 to the eWeLink app
- Go to: Device Settings → More Settings → ONVIF/RTSP
- Enable ONVIF/RTSP and take note of:
- IP address
- ONVIF Port
- Username (can be edited)
- Password (can be edited)
3. Pair with Scrypted
Step 1: Install the ONVIF Plugin
- Open the Scrypted dashboard
- Click INSTALL PLUGIN
-
Search for
@scrypted/onvif, then click INSTALL
Step 2: Add the Camera
- After installation, click REFRESH to initiate automatic ONVIF camera discovery. If the camera is not detected, use ADD ONVIF CAMERA to perform manual device registration.
- Enter:
- ONVIF Username
- Password
- Click ADD
✅ Your SONOFF CAM-PT2 is now successfully integrated!
4. Supported Features
4.1. Live Video & Audio
- View camera feed in real time
- Enable or disable audio from the stream
4.2. Motion Detection
- View motion status from the camera
- Note: Noise detection is not supported
4.3. PTZ Control
- Control the camera's pan and tilt
4.4. Automation
- Go to the Automations tab and click ADD AUTOMATION
- Name the automation
- Under TRIGGERS, set:
- Trigger Type: Device Event
- Device Event: Camera's Motion Sensor
- Under ACTIONS, set:
-
Action Type: e.g., Script → Log a message like:
"There is an object passing by"
5. Feature Overview
CAM-PT2 supports ONVIF and RTSP, enabling easy integration with Scrypted. To help you get to know the differences, a quick feature overview is provided below.
|
Feature |
ONVIF |
RTSP |
|
Device Discovery |
√ |
× |
|
Live View |
√ |
√ |
|
PTZ Control |
√ |
× |
|
Event Notification |
√ Triggers Automation (Motion) |
× |
6. Conclusion
You've now integrated SONOFF CAM-PT2 with Scrypted using ONVIF. This setup offers:
- Device Discovery
- Local video streaming
- Smart motion-based automations
- Direct PTZ control for enhanced visibility
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