Motion Sensor Plugin for the VistaCam

This plugin adds support for the VistaCam motion detection, creating a motion sensor that is tripped when the VistaCam sends a 'motion detected' notification.

UI Compatibility

This plugin is compatible with both UI4 and UI5.

Installation

UI4

1. Download this file: ​I_VistaCamMS.xml
2. Upload the file on Vera:
   1. On the Vera UI, in the Toolbox section, open MiOS Developers >> Luup Files.
   2. Upload the file.
   3. Uncheck Restart Luup after upload.
   4. Click GO.
3. Set the camera to use that file as the implementation file:
   1. On the Vera UI open the camera's control panel (click on the wrench).
   2. On the Advanced tab, in the impl_file file field enter I_VistaCamMS.xml
   3. Close the control panel.
4. Save.

UI5

1. Install the VistaCam Motion Detection plugin.
2. Set the camera to use that file as the implementation file:
   1. On the Vera UI open the camera's control panel (click on the wrench).
   2. On the Advanced tab, in the impl_file file field enter I_VistaCamMS.xml
   3. Close the control panel.
3. Save.

Troubleshooting

• ERROR: Missing camera IP address.

SOLUTION: Enter the correct camera IP address and port (or the camera's URL if it's not in the same network as Vera, in the ip field in the camera's Advanced tab. (e.g. 192.168.81.24:8080)

• ERROR: Missing MiOS unit IP address.

SOLUTION: Enter the Vera IP address and port (or the URL if it's not in the same network as the camera) in the MiosUnitAddress field in the camera's Advanced tab.

• ERROR: Failed to configure the camera.

SOLUTION: This error can occur for several reasons:

1. The camera's IP address and port (or URL) is not correct.
2. The camera's username and/or password are not correct.
3. The camera's username and password are not of an admin account. The plugin requires and admin account to configure the camera.