How to Use a Sercomm iCamera2 as an IP Camera

How to Use a Sercomm iCamera2 as an IP Camera

This guide helps you reuse a Sercomm iCamera2 (the Xfinity/Comcast home-security camera) when you've lost the original power cable or want to run it wired. You'll learn how to connect and set it up, configure it as a standalone IP camera, and troubleshoot common issues.

Step 1: Connect the iCamera2 to Your Network

To connect the iCamera2 you'll need to DIY or buy an adapter that supplies the camera with both data and 12V power. Plug one end of the custom Ethernet cable into the iCamera2 and the other end into your router.

Ethernet Connector Pinout for iCamera2

The Ethernet connector requires both Ethernet data and 12V 1A power to run wired. A wired connection is needed for the initial configuration; after that you may use Wi-Fi, but you still have to provide 12V through the connector.

The pinout from left to right, with the cable inserting from the bottom (tab down):

Step 2: Accessing the iCamera2's Web Interface

First, reset the camera to its defaults:

1. Connect the cable to the camera.
2. Hold the button on the back of the camera.
3. Keep it held for 30 seconds, then release. (You may need to power-cycle the camera again without holding reset if it doesn't connect to the network.)

Next, access the web interface. Open a browser and type in the camera's IP address. If you don't know it, use an IP scanner like Advanced IP Scanner.

Click Administration. The default username is administrator with no password. You'll then be able to create a new admin user with a strong password.

Some cameras don't show the web interface by default and may show a 404 error page. This command activates the administration menu:

http://administrator@CAMERA-IP-ADDRESS/adm/enable_ui.cgi

You should see a page that simply says "Response OK". Now try to access the web interface again.

Thanks: edent/Sercomm-API

Step 3: Configuring the iCamera2 as an IP Camera

Once you're in the web interface, you can configure the iCamera2 to work as a standalone IP camera. This may involve changing settings such as the camera's IP address and port number.

Step 4: Testing the iCamera2 IP Camera Setup

Finally, test the camera to make sure it's working correctly. You can do this by accessing the camera's feed from another device on your network.

Optional: Add to Homebridge

{
    "name": "<Camera Location Name>",
    "manufacturer": "Sercomm",
    "model": "iCamera2",
    "serialNumber": "<Camera Serial Here>",
    "videoConfig": {
        "source": "-i rtsp://administrator@<Camera IP>:554/img/media.sav",
        "stillImageSource": "http://administrator@<Camera IP>:554/img/snapshot.cgi",
        "audio": true
    }
}

Wired or Wi-Fi connectivity is supported. You can configure Wi-Fi from the browser UI or with a URL:

Set SSID:          http://CAMERA-IP-ADDRESS/adm/get_group.cgi?group=WIRELESS&wlan_essid=YOUR_WIFINAME
Set WLAN Password: http://CAMERA-IP-ADDRESS/adm/get_group.cgi?group=WIRELESS&wpa_ascii=YOUR_WIFIPASS

Thanks: homebridge-camera-ffmpeg (Sercomm iCamera2 config)

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Conclusion

That's it — you've successfully set up your iCamera2 as a standalone IP camera.