ESP32 Camera based  HomeKit IP Camera

Firmware for ESP32-Cam module to act as  Homekit IP camera.

This project uses the Apple HomeKit accessory server library ESP-HomeKit from @MaximKulkin for ESP-IDF from Espressif.

You have to install ESP-IDF!

v0.0.1

• MAC Address based Name / Serial Number
• Motion Sensor (not implemented fully yet!)

Configuration

Before compiling, you need to alter several settings in menuconfig (make menuconfig):

1. Choose Partition Table

   

   Choose (old_file.csv or nothing) Custom partition CSV file

   

   Set partitions.csv

   

2. Choose Component config Choose ESP32-specific

   

   Check Support for external, SPI-connected RAM and then select SPI RAM config menu

   

   Check Initialize SPI RAM when booting the ESP32 and then select SPI RAM access method

   

   Check Make RAM allocatable using malloc() as well

   

   and then go back to the Component config and choose Camera configuration

   

   then check OV2640 Support

   

   Go back to the Component config and choose Homekit

   

   then choose SPI flash address for storing HomeKit data and write the value 0x3A0000

   

3. Choose ESP32 HomeKit Camera Then choose your WiFi SSID and Password

   Then choose Camera Pins in which you have to choose the Select Camera Pinout accordingly with your version of ESP32 Cam module.

Although already forbidden by the sources and subsequent licensing, it is not allowed to use or distribute this software for a commercial purpose.

HomeKit Accessory Protocol (HAP) is Apple’s proprietary protocol that enables third-party accessories in the home (e.g., lights, thermostats and door locks) and Apple products to communicate with each other. HAP supports two transports, IP and Bluetooth LE. The information provided in the HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specification (Non-Commercial Version) describes how to implement HAP in an accessory that you create for non-commercial use and that will not be distributed or sold.

The HomeKit Accessory Protocol Specification (Non-Commercial Version) can be downloaded from the HomeKit Apple Developer page.

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