New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

[Paul D]

I recommend you start here.

New RCA HSDB2A 3MP Doorbell IP Camera

HIKVISION DOORBELL101 HIKVISION (DS-HD1), RCA (HSDB2A), EZVIZ (DB1), LAVIEW (LV-PDB1630-U), NELLY'S (NSC-DB2), LTS (LTH-7132-WIFI) TRY OUR EXPERIMENTAL OFFLINE 101 * NEW RCA OWNERS READ WARNINGS: SECTION * * IF YOUR CHIME AS RECENTLY (2020) STOPPED WORKING AFTER APP UPDATE, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING...

ipcamtalk.com

This should answer most if not all of your questions.

 

[JB_Sullivan]

Great, many thanks - the link was very helpful. At least now I can get a stream via MotionEye into my smart home interface.

Unfortunately I didn't find anything about API, or I missed it.

At ioBrocker there is an adapter for the RING doorbell. That would be great if there was such an adapter also for this model.

 

[pete_c]

Welcome to the ipcamtalk forum @JB_Sullivan.

Ask away.

 

[JB_Sullivan]

My camera unfortunately sits in the door reveal and had to look 90° around the corner for an optimal view.

Has anyone ever designed such an adapter for the 3D printer? At Thingiverse I haven't found anything yet - or searched wrong

 

[David L]

Great, many thanks - the link was very helpful. At least now I can get a stream via MotionEye into my smart home interface.

Unfortunately I didn't find anything about API, or I missed it.

At ioBrocker there is an adapter for the RING doorbell. That would be great if there was such an adapter also for this model.

Only ONVIF APIs right now...You would need to change firmware...

API LINKS:
⦁ ONVIF Event API - dromero
⦁ ONVIF2MQTT Docker Hub, GitHub - dfarkov

 

[David L]

My camera unfortunately sits in the door reveal and had to look 90° around the corner for an optimal view.

Has anyone ever designed such an adapter for the 3D printer? At Thingiverse I haven't found anything yet - or searched wrong

Some have used this mount:

HARDWARE INCLUDED: below) If these do not work for you, search Nest Hello mounts on Amazon, they are not a direct fit but can be modified to work. POPMAS is one that several here on this Forum has used.
(NOTE: After I got my Doorbell connected to my network and the App viewing the Doorbell video fed, I used my phone to help figure what angle I needed to mount Doorbell)

 

[JB_Sullivan]

.... but can i change the firmware? I have EzViZ 5.2.4 build 19121 - witch new firmeware is the best for my plans?

 

[JB_Sullivan]

Some have used this mount:

HARDWARE INCLUDED: below) If these do not work for you, search Nest Hello mounts on Amazon, they are not a direct fit but can be modified to work. POPMAS is one that several here on this Forum has used.
(NOTE: After I got my Doorbell connected to my network and the App viewing the Doorbell video fed, I used my phone to help figure what angle I needed to mount Doorbell)

I had already read that, but I have a 3D printer in the workshop, so it would be stupid to buy one if you can print it yourself.

Then I will design something - "thanks" Corona is now enough time for that

 

[David L]

.... but can i change the firmware? I have EzViZ 5.2.4 build 19121 - witch new firmeware is the best for my plans?

Yes. You have 2 to chose from LaView or Nellys. See 101 for info under Firmware section...

 

[David L]

I had already read that, but I have a 3D printer in the workshop, so it would be stupid to buy one if you can print it yourself.

Then I will design something - "thanks" Corona is now enough time for that

Let us know what you end up with, post pictures of finished mount if you don't mind...

 

[JSnP]

Was just told HIKVISION (DS-HD1) has new firmware update:

Can anyone who has the Hik let us know if ONVIF is supported in this new version...Or any other new options...Thank You

I don't have a Hik, but if you "binwalk -e DS-HD1.dav" extract the .dav and perform a "strings * | grep -i onvif" on the extracted contents, it contains a similar # of "onvif" strings as the LV and Nelly firmware (270+), while the EZ & RCA only have 20, suggesting that it might have onvif support (but that doesn't necessarily mean it was enabled).

http://usdownload.ezvizlife.com/device/DS-HD1/2.0/DS-HD1.dav

 

[Jack007]

This morning my Ezviz db-1 informed me that there was an new firmware available.
It is described as "In this exciting update, the intelligent linkage between doorbell and chime is not restricted by the type setting of chime". Apparently its an exciting update, what ever that means.

What would they mean with the "type settings of chime"? This option (elektronic/mechanical) was already removed in the last firmware.

 

[Doorbell-seeker]

Can you change the doorbell speaker chime to a custom audio file so it will instantly play a message to delivery drivers when they push the button?

 

[Jack007]

And another remark: Looking at the firmware naming it appears already a month old (20/02/2020).
At least the Hikvision version dates to 21/03/2020.

 

[Jack007]

Can you change the doorbell speaker chime to a custom audio file so it will instantly play a message to delivery drivers when they push the button?

I didn't upgrade yet. In the current Ezviz firmware it is not possible to choose a soundfile to play when the button is pressed.
I think the other OEMs don't have this option either.
Would be nice to have.

 

[David L]

I don't have a Hik, but if you "binwalk -e DS-HD1.dav" extract the .dav and perform a "strings * | grep -i onvif" on the extracted contents, it contains a similar # of "onvif" strings as the LV and Nelly firmware (270+), while the EZ & RCA only have 20, suggesting that it might have onvif support (but that doesn't necessarily mean it was enabled).

http://usdownload.ezvizlife.com/device/DS-HD1/2.0/DS-HD1.dav

You Da Man!, strangely enough I tried that URL a while back in the hunt for the Hik firmware, now it works. Awesome. Maybe they did not post their first firmware, not sure. Now we can add a third ONVIF supported firmware to our list. I have two users confirming ONVIF works on the DS-HD1

I was informed yesterday of the update and it looks like they put it online yesterday Apr. 1, 2020



Thank You JSnP

 

[David L]

This morning my Ezviz db-1 informed me that there was an new firmware available.
It is described as "In this exciting update, the intelligent linkage between doorbell and chime is not restricted by the type setting of chime". Apparently its an exciting update, what ever that means.

What would they mean with the "type settings of chime"? This option (elektronic/mechanical) was already removed in the last firmware.


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They have not put it online yet though, still has January Date (191211):



Thank you for screen cap info. Updating 101 with this and Hiks new firmwares...

 

[Paul D]

You Da Man!, strangely enough I tried that URL a while back in the hunt for the Hik firmware, now it works. Awesome. Maybe they did not post their first firmware, not sure. Now we can add a third ONVIF supported firmware to our list. I have two users confirming ONVIF works on the DS-HD1

I was informed yesterday of the update and it looks like they put it online yesterday Apr. 1, 2020

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Thank You JSnP

So, two quick questions.
1. I assume this is like the other firmwares and you "should" be able to flash this on a different branded doorbell. I have an early 2019 RCA running laview firmware right now.
2. If the answer to 1 is yes, does anyone know if it is possible to turn off the outdoor chime with this firmware?

 

[David L]

And another remark: Looking at the firmware naming it appears already a month old (20/02/2020).
At least the Hikvision version dates to 21/03/2020.

EZVIZ 200220 (FIle Date ??-??-??)
Hik 200231 (FIle Date is 03-31-20)

I will try tomorrow to see if EZVIZ puts up the newer version on

http://usdownload.ezvizlife.com

site to grab the File and File Date...Still saving all versions

So Doorbell 101 is updated since we got two new firmwares. Excited to see who is going to take the plunge on this new Hik firmware. I want to see if it has any more features before i change, I already have ONVIF with LaView. If EZVIZ ever joins the ONVIF party, that will be when I switch out my LaView with my EZVIZ DB...

 

[pete_c]

I am curious who will be trying the firmware first. I may purchase a second Hikvision OEM just to try this firmware.

I had no issues upgrading firmware here on my device using the Batch configuration program.

Here have disconnected the pairing of the doorbell to the cloud application and do not use it anymore and do not want to.

That said I am not tethered to my cell phone and never have been.