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How to connect Hikvision Indoor IP Camera to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

The verdict

Hikvision Indoor IP Camera does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.

How to fix it

Hikvision cameras work with Alexa and Google via the Hik-Connect app. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with the homebridge-camera-ffmpeg plugin using the camera's RTSP stream URL.

Note: This device works best when paired with a compatible hub or bridge.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Get the required bridge hardware — a HomeBridge server is the recommended option for hosting the bridge software. You can find compatible options on Amazon.

    View compatible hubs on Amazon →
  2. 2

    Hikvision cameras work with Alexa and Google via the Hik-Connect app. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with the homebridge-camera-ffmpeg plugin using the camera's RTSP stream URL.

  3. 3

    Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — Hikvision Indoor IP Camera will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.

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