A simple step-by-step guide to integrate LaView WiFi cameras into Home Assistant using the ONVIF protocol. This also works for exposing cameras to Apple HomeKit through Home Assistant.
LaView cameras can be tricky to integrate with Home Assistant because they use non-standard ports and the automatic discovery often fails. This guide shows you exactly what settings to use.
- LaView camera already set up on your network using the LaView mobile app
- Home Assistant instance running and accessible
- Camera and Home Assistant on the same network
In the LaView mobile app, tap on your camera to view the live feed, then tap the menu button (three dots) in the top right.
Scroll down and find the settings section. You should see options like "Device Information", "Private Mode", "Basic Function Settings", etc.
Look for the "Onvif" or "ONVIF" option in the settings menu and tap it.
Once in the ONVIF settings:
- Toggle the "Onvif Switch" to ON (it will turn green)
- Note the IP address displayed - you'll need this later
- Tap "Reset Password" to set a password for ONVIF access
- Choose a password and remember it (you'll need it for Home Assistant)
- The username will default to
admin
Important: Make note of:
- Camera IP address (shown in the ONVIF settings)
- The password you just set
- Username is always
admin
In Home Assistant:
- Go to Settings → Devices & Services
- Click "+ Add Integration" (bottom right)
- Search for "ONVIF"
- Click on the ONVIF integration
Home Assistant will show a dialog asking to search your network for ONVIF devices.
- Check the box next to "Search automatically"
- Click "SUBMIT"
Note: Even though you allow the scan, LaView cameras often don't show up in automatic discovery. This is normal - continue to the next step.
After the scan completes, you'll see a list of discovered devices. Your LaView camera probably won't be in this list.
Select "Manually configure ONVIF device" at the top of the list.
Now you'll see a form to configure your camera. Fill it in with these details:
- Name: Choose a friendly name (e.g., "Garage Camera", "Front Door", etc.)
- Host: Enter the IP address from the LaView app ONVIF settings
- Port: Enter
8000(this is the key - LaView uses port 8000 for ONVIF, not the standard port 80) - Username: Enter
admin(this is the default username) - Password: Enter the password you set in the LaView app
Click "SUBMIT"
Home Assistant will connect to your camera and add it to your system. You should now see:
- Two camera entities (PROFILE_1 and PROFILE_2)
- PROFILE_1: High resolution (2880×1620) - May be laggy
- PROFILE_2: Lower resolution (640×352) - More responsive
Tip for HomeKit users: If you're bridging to Apple HomeKit, use PROFILE_2 for better performance on mobile devices.
Double-check these common issues:
- Port number: Make sure you entered
8000, not80or554 - Username: Must be
admin(lowercase) - Password: Use the password you set in the LaView app's ONVIF settings
- ONVIF enabled: Verify the "Onvif Switch" is toggled ON (green) in the LaView app
- Network: Camera and Home Assistant must be on the same network
By default, Home Assistant may disable PROFILE_2. You can enable it in the device settings if you want both streams available.
- PROFILE_1 (High-res): Better for recordings, but requires more bandwidth and processing power
- PROFILE_2 (Low-res): Better for live viewing and HomeKit integration, more responsive
For those interested in the technical specifics:
- ONVIF Port: 8000 (non-standard)
- RTSP Port: 5543 (non-standard)
- Default Username: admin
- Video Encoding: H.264/H.265
- Audio: G.711 codec, 8kHz
If this guide helped you, consider:
- Sharing it with others who have LaView cameras
- Adding your camera model to the comments so others know it works
- Contributing improvements to this guide
Camera Models Confirmed Working:
- LaView F1 (model: IPCamera, manufacturer: Happytimesoft)
Feel free to add your model in the comments!
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