I’m trying to set up motion detection with my Axis camera in OpenHAB, but I’m running into some issues. Here’s what I’ve done so far and where I’m stuck:
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Camera Setup: I installed the Axis M2036-LE camera and confirmed it’s working by viewing the live feed through the Axis app. Motion detection is enabled on the camera itself, and it correctly triggers alerts there.
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OpenHAB Configuration: I added the camera as a Thing in OpenHAB using the IP Camera binding. The camera is online, and I can view the video stream in OpenHAB. However, none of the motion detection channels are updating—they all show ‘NULL’.
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Network Considerations: My OpenHAB setup is in a Docker container on a different VLAN from the camera. I suspect this might be causing some connectivity issues, especially with the motion detection events. I’ve tried exposing the necessary ports, but I’m not entirely sure if I’ve got it right.
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Logs and Diagnostics: I’ve checked the logs, but they don’t provide much clarity on why the motion detection isn’t working. I see entries about the camera being discovered and the video stream being accessed, but nothing about motion events.
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Next Steps: I’m considering the following approaches:
- Double-checking the camera’s motion detection settings to ensure they’re correctly configured.
- Verifying that the Docker container has the correct network settings to receive motion events from the camera.
- Testing the setup with a different camera to see if the issue is specific to this model.
If anyone has successfully set up motion detection with an Axis camera in OpenHAB, especially in a multi-VLAN environment, I’d greatly appreciate any tips or troubleshooting steps you can share. Thanks in advance for your help!