amcrest2mqtt
A simple app that exposes all events from Amcrest security devices to an MQTT broker for home automation integration.
What is amcrest2mqtt?
amcrest2mqtt is a bridge application that connects Amcrest security cameras and doorbells to MQTT brokers. It solves the problem of integrating Amcrest devices into MQTT-based home automation systems by exposing device events like motion detection, human detection, and doorbell presses as MQTT messages.
Home automation enthusiasts and DIY smart home users who own Amcrest devices and want to integrate them with MQTT-based systems like Home Assistant, OpenHAB, or Node-RED.
Developers choose amcrest2mqtt because it provides a simple, dedicated solution for Amcrest-MQTT integration with built-in Home Assistant discovery, Docker deployment, and reliable event handling without requiring complex custom scripting.
Overview
Expose all events from an Amcrest device to an MQTT broker
Use Cases
Best For
- Integrating Amcrest cameras with Home Assistant via MQTT
- Building custom automations based on Amcrest doorbell events
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