Dahua IPC-Color4K-T has anyone figure out API to operate the LED?

[Paiberfunk]

An example for Web 4 cameras for switching day/night modes that is run by Hubitat. Also can be checked by using a web browser. Using FireFox on this end for checking. If it runs, the result will display an OK. If not, an error message.

Sunrise

http://admin:password@192.168.55.30/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=setConfig&VideoInOptions.NightOptions.SwitchMode=0

Sunset

http://admin:password@192.168.55.30/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=setConfig&VideoInOptions.NightOptions.SwitchMode=3

These are then used in Hubitat to change modes. Note: This will NOT work for Web 5 cameras.

In Hubitat..

Rules Machine > Create New Action > HTTP Request > Send HTTP GET > Enter URL to send request to > Paste in URL

Then check the logs to see if it ran or generated any errors. Plus check the camera to see if the action did occur.

Both BI and Hubitat must be on the same network. In my case the Hub is on 192.168.55.xxx so that it can see the cameras on the BI sub net.

since I have a web 5 camera … what does one do instead ? Did the API change ?

 

[Alaska Country]

Check out these threads for suggestions.

Dahua day/night switch utility - DahuaSunriseSunset

I did a test on one camera by sending this command to it. Working Mode is set to Customized Scene. When I send the night command below, it doesn't change the camera to the Night profile. Any thoughts on what to check? I do get the "OK" response in the browser window. NIGHT...

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Mini-Review - 5241-Z12E-S2 - Replacement for the 5241-Z12E

Because we have had so many incidents over the years, I had finally convinced the neighbor at the beginning of the subdivision to allow me to put my LPR camera on their house so we could get everything coming in and out as they have a better angle and shorter distance than I do. I think many of...

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Mini-Review - 5241-Z12E-S2 - Replacement for the 5241-Z12E

What's going on with the picture changing brightness? That is usually too big of a range of gain. So the dark truck comes by and gain increases. Try a smaller range or go to custom shutter to get you access to the gain control.

ipcamtalk.com

Mini-Review - 5241-Z12E-S2 - Replacement for the 5241-Z12E

What's going on with the picture changing brightness? That is usually too big of a range of gain. So the dark truck comes by and gain increases. Try a smaller range or go to custom shutter to get you access to the gain control.

ipcamtalk.com

Mini-Review - 5241-Z12E-S2 - Replacement for the 5241-Z12E

What's going on with the picture changing brightness? That is usually too big of a range of gain. So the dark truck comes by and gain increases. Try a smaller range or go to custom shutter to get you access to the gain control.

ipcamtalk.com

Mini-Review - 5241-Z12E-S2 - Replacement for the 5241-Z12E

What's going on with the picture changing brightness? That is usually too big of a range of gain. So the dark truck comes by and gain increases. Try a smaller range or go to custom shutter to get you access to the gain control.

ipcamtalk.com

Mini-Review - 5241-Z12E-S2 - Replacement for the 5241-Z12E

and their ISP threw a fit within 2 days and called them and said if whatever device is IPC-LPR isn't removed from their internet they will be cut off. We found out Spectrum unlimited really is limited LOL. Yeah we talk often about how if you try to stream cameras 24/7 to like a cloud service...

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[Alaska Country]

Did the API change ?

Yes, the API changed for Web 5 cameras. Some functions were added, removed and changed.
In looking through the API, there does not appear to be any references to switching modes from day to night and back again like in the Web 4 cameras. Thus the approach of changing the schedule to simulate that function was utilized.

Let us know if you find a solution.

 

[duplo]

Yes, the API changed for Web 5 cameras. Some functions were added, removed and changed.
In looking through the API, there does not appear to be any references to switching modes from day to night and back again like in the Web 4 cameras. Thus the approach of changing the schedule to simulate that function was utilized.

Let us know if you find a solution.

There is already known solution. You will find it in another thread if you search for it.

 

[Paiberfunk]

There is already known solution. You will find it in another thread if you search for it.

I’ve been looking for it but maybe I’m searching badly ? What should I be looking for / or can you link to the thread here?

 

[duplo]

SD4A425DB-HNY Day/Night Switch

Hey all - Okay - I give up and need to make a post - I have scoured through past posts for the past 3 days to try to figure out how to manually trigger the SD4A425DB-HNY between Day/Night mode from BI via web command. I have read that some have had success using...

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[Alaska Country]

Paiberfunk:

Let's back up and see if you have success with the following URL. It obtains information from the camera and displays it in a browser.

http://admin:password@192.168.55.62/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=getConfig&name=All

To use change the user, password and camera IP to your settings.

If it functions and displays pages of data, then your are on your way to success with other API calls. If it fails, then you have more work to do to resolve that issue.

 

[Paiberfunk]

Paiberfunk:

Let's back up and see if you have success with the following URL. It obtains information from the camera and displays it in a browser.

http://admin:password@192.168.55.62/cgi-bin/configManager.cgi?action=getConfig&name=All

To use change the user, password and camera IP to your settings.

If it functions and displays pages of data, then your are on your way to success with other API calls. If it fails, then you have more work to do to resolve that issue.

I tried this with HTTPS, and yes, my browser tells me i'm trying to login with admin to the site and then I click OK, and it dumps a huge list of stuff.

I also tried it with postman w/ digest authentication and got the following response as well:

 

[Alaska Country]

Glad to see it is working.

Did it also work when your user/password is included in the URL? That part will be needed if using Hubitat. On a Windows computer if the user/pass if not included, then the browser will pop up a login field. OK for testing but not for Hubitat use.

The next step is to review the code posted on this site and see what works for your needs using your browser. If it functions in the browser (i.e. makes the desired camera changes) then constructing an APP in Hubitat is the next step.

 

[Paiberfunk]

Glad to see it is working.

Did it also work when your user/password is included in the URL? That part will be needed if using Hubitat. On a Windows computer if the user/pass if not included, then the browser will pop up a login field. OK for testing but not for Hubitat use.

The next step is to review the code posted on this site and see what works for your needs using your browser. If it functions in the browser (i.e. makes the desired camera changes) then constructing an APP in Hubitat is the next step.

Well, I think there's an assumption here that I'm using hubitat.. maybe I should be.. but i'm not at that level of automation yet.. i'm still on dumb old smartthings. Is there another lighterweight way of just running an API command periodically via a docker container +script before I make the full leap into something like hubitat or another similar platform ?

 

[Alaska Country]

Have only used on the Hub. However, it would be worth a try to use Power Shell or any program that can send the URL as a "send HTTP get".

Started with ST some time ago but switched to Hubitat as did not like the dependence on the Cloud for ST. Thus have not tried ST for any Dahua HTTP API use.

Sending GET requests

Use the HubAction with the IP:Port as a HOST parameter and make sure the hub action is returned from your command method: def myCommand() { def result = new physicalgraph.device.HubAction( method: "GET", path: "/yourpath?param1=value1&param2=value2", headers: [...

community.smartthings.com

There may be other ideas on how to make it work with ST.

 

[Paiberfunk]

Have only used on the Hub. However, it would be worth a try to use Power Shell or any program that can send the URL as a "send HTTP get".

Started with ST some time ago but switched to Hubitat as did not like the dependence on the Cloud for ST. Thus have not tried ST for any Dahua HTTP API use.

Sending GET requests

Use the HubAction with the IP:Port as a HOST parameter and make sure the hub action is returned from your command method: def myCommand() { def result = new physicalgraph.device.HubAction( method: "GET", path: "/yourpath?param1=value1&param2=value2", headers: [...

community.smartthings.com

There may be other ideas on how to make it work with ST.

Any reason you settled on hubitat vs HomeAssistant ? I'm looking right now into trying to setup NodeRed as a general automation catchall platform for little annoyances like this. Ideally I'll have it query once an hour using an API call, and then have it inspect the response to see if it's the desired bitrate or not.. and if not.. then set the desired bitrate . It's a rediculous kludge, but I think it'll work.

 

[Alaska Country]

Have not looked at HA as another possibility. Settled on Hubitat and it does what is needed.