SecuritySeeker, BI does support automatic configuration (to an extent as far as I can tell). I am really new with it as I have only used the evaluation for two weeks and then purchased a license (from IPCamTalk, actually) just this past weekend. Really fine program from what I have seen---set up a couple cams with a minimum of problem that I couldn't get into with a browser. At this point, I haven't seen a program that I could recommend more. But.....back to the Doorbell Cam.
I still have been unable to get a stream thru BI. I cannot connect to the camera at the ip address with any browser as of yet. And any attempt to explore configuration with Onvif Device Manager or Onvifer results in an immediate disconnect. About the only program that I can get information from the cam has been the IP Centcom pro version (which were the screenshots in the earlier post). And even with that program if I try to retrieve the Access Log or System Log, I get the message "Unable to retrieve the log. The device may not support the ONVIF access log retrieval command, or the credential does not have sufficient privileges to get the log." But at least, I can access the stream and view normally in the Centcom program. The cam does have a CMS program for computer viewing of the cam and, while it seems to work good, the interface isn't to my liking in appearance or being intuitive. I have emailed
Blue Iris for possible help in making connection with the stream, but not heard back yet. Also emailed the "tech support" from cam requesting information, but really don't expect much---China site, but really nice translation page (
帮助中心). We'll see.
As far as the android app---it does work and fairly well. But the permissions required for a phone are far too invasive right from the very start, so likely a huge thumbs down (I didn't bind mine to a phone number and using it in a test configuration with and email). The doorbell part worked pretty well with immediate notification---at least locally, to my phone. I haven't had a chance to test it out far from home yet. The video is NOT great but (maybe?) ok for the sole purpose of a doorbell "take a quick look". The audio seems full duplex (at least I assume that from the immediate feedback loop), but is barely usable and I have some "cricket" artifact periodically that is probably some interference on my network/testing desk.
I have a couple short videos captured that I will try to put up later today when I figure it out. So far, IMHO, not worth the (admittedly cheap) $ and definitely not a "security camera". I really don't have any plans for using this at my door. May set up and use at a gate location which had been my original thought.