Home Assistant
Cameras via HomeKit Bridge (generic HA cameras)
Cameras · Security
Partly worksApple Home issues
1 report: 1 says it partly works.
Reported on r/homeassistant with HomeKit Bridge.
What people report
| Integration | In Home Assistant | In Apple Home | What they said | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeKit Bridge | Partly works | Partly in Home Extra latency and no HomeKit Secure Video via HA bridge | Scrypted recommended for better latency and HKSVSaved copyThen yeah, Scrypted is definitely what you want. You can get cameras from HA to HK directly using the HomeKit Bridge integration, but there is some additional latency and you can't use HKSV. I use Frigate as my NVR, but appreciate having HKSV as well for a few cameras just as an additional location to be able to review the footage (easier review when away from home and we often default to using Apple's Home app because it's reliable for streaming, though HKSV isn't nearly as reliable for detecting events). Scrypted is free but it does have a subscription-based NVR. It's a bit pricey but … Excerpt saved from the Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-23. | Reddit comment · 2024-10 |
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In ReReHome
Once Home Assistant’s HomeKit Bridge shares it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Home Assistant bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Home Assistant |
|---|---|
| Category | Cameras |