Espressif
ESP32-CAM
Cameras · Security
WorksVerified plugin2 plugins
2 reports: 1 says it works, 1 asks for support.
Reported with 2 Homebridge plugins: Camera FFmpeg, FTP Motion.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Camera FFmpeg Verifiedhomebridge-camera-ffmpeg | Works | RTSP live feed in HomeKit; packetSize 188 smoothed choppy videoSaved copy​ https://preview.redd.it/xyi8pnsx2i051.jpg?width=703&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3fe72721bec5f0ef639666914b1b512c1ee21ba8 I bought an ESP32-CAM on eBay, and I'm surprised how easy it was to get it to work with Homebridge, so I can see the live feed in Homekit. I uploaded this code to the ESP32: https://github.com/bnbe-club/rtsp-video-streamer-diy-14 I got the RTSP stream into Homebridge with this plugin: https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-camera-ffmpeg At first the video was very choppy, but after I adjusted " packetSize" down to 188 in the cam configuration, in config.json it … Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22. | Local | Reddit thread · 2020-05 |
FTP Motion Verifiedhomebridge-ftp-motion | Requested | User asked if motion works; plugin has no motion detection itselfSaved copyThis plugin does not provide motion detection on its own, only ways for your camera to trigger a motion detector in HomeKit. I’m not familiar with the esp32cam, but if it has some way of detecting motion already, I can possibly help hook into it. Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Local | Issue #3 · 2020-07 |
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In ReReHome
Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | Espressif |
|---|---|
| Category | Cameras |