🔎How to Integrate SONOFF Camera into Scrypted?

1. Introduction

This guide walks you through the steps to integrate the SONOFF Camera into the Scrypted platform via the ONVIF protocol. Once connected, you'll be able to:

Stream real-time video
Monitor motion detection events
Set up automations using motion triggers

Before you start, make sure your device firmware and app version meet the requirements for ONVIF support.

SONOFF CAM-PT2 camera with firmware ≥ v1.0.5
SONOFF CAM-S2 camera with firmware ≥ v1.1.5
eWeLink App (version ≥ v5.18.0) installed on your phone

*This tutorial takes the SONOFF CAM-PT2 camera as an example.

2. What You'll Need

Hardware & Software Requirements

A device or container with Scrypted installed
(e.g., PC, Raspberry Pi, or Docker)
Installation guide for Scrypted:
https://docs.scrypted.app/installation.html
Make sure both your camera and the Scrypted instance are on the same local network for seamless communication.

Setup Steps in eWeLink

Add the CAM-PT2 to the eWeLink app
Go to:
Device Settings → More Settings → ONVIF/RTSP
Enable ONVIF/RTSP and take note of:

IP address
ONVIF Port
Username (can be edited)
Password (can be edited)

3. Pair with Scrypted

Step 1: Install the ONVIF Plugin

Open the Scrypted dashboard
Click INSTALL PLUGIN
Search for @scrypted/onvif, then click INSTALL

Step 2: Add the Camera

After installation, click REFRESH to initiate automatic ONVIF camera discovery. If the camera is not detected, use ADD ONVIF CAMERA to perform manual device registration.

Enter:

ONVIF Username
Password

Click ADD

✅ Your SONOFF CAM-PT2 is now successfully integrated!

4. Supported Features

4.1. Live Video & Audio

View camera feed in real time
Enable or disable audio from the stream

4.2. Motion Detection

View motion status from the camera
Note: Noise detection is not supported

4.3. PTZ Control

Control the camera's pan and tilt

4.4. Automation

Go to the Automations tab and click ADD AUTOMATION
Name the automation

Under TRIGGERS, set:

Trigger Type: Device Event
Device Event: Camera's MotionSensor

Under ACTIONS, set:

Action Type: e.g., Script → Log a message like:
"There is an object passing by"

5. Feature Overview

SONOFF Camera supports ONVIF and RTSP, enabling easy integration with Scrypted. To help you get to know the differences, a quick feature overview is provided below.