LAN access without cloud dependency

[ArunasuraFR]

Hello,

First of all, thank you for providing a module to integrate IMOU cameras with Home Assistant. However, I noticed that the current implementation requires using IMOU’s cloud API, which comes with additional costs.

Many IMOU cameras are already connected to the local network (LAN), and it would be much more efficient and cost-effective to allow direct local access instead of relying on the cloud. This would provide several benefits:

• Lower latency: Faster access to video streams and controls.
• Better privacy & security: No need to expose camera data to external servers.
• No extra costs: Avoid paying for API access when the hardware is already on the local network.

Would it be possible to implement an option for direct LAN access, bypassing the cloud API ? This would greatly enhance the user experience and make this HACS integration more attractive in case the cameras are connected to the LAN. If the camera access is request over WAN, the API access still the best option.

Thank you for considering this request!

Regards

[emehtata]

I agree. I am about to return the Doorbell back to store as it does not meet my needs, does not work without cloud and I thought there would be at least ONVIF support.

[labaland]

Pls add this!

I agree. I am about to return the Doorbell back to store as it does not meet my needs, does not work without cloud and I thought there would be at least ONVIF support.

Do you have Video Doorbell 2s 2k? Do you also get the errors when turning on/off switches?
And can u see a constant live video stream in ha? Or only the latest motion detection? :) thx!

[kerozen54]

Yes, this will be great.
i am trying to set this integration for the first time (was using unofficial one until today) and i can not set it (request failed) after entering the appid and appsecret.
This will be far more simple to have the choice to use local api or cloud api with home assistant.

[mrlordziemniak]

true! this is shame that i got LAN camera and i can acces it on my own network without cloud

[db-bauhaus]

would love this as well – currently using ONVIF but I am missing feautures like privacy mode toggle

[ArunasuraFR]

Is @Imou-OpenPlatform has checking this issue ?

[Jonsonmon]

Yes, please make it local...

[LaTrappe]

Agree, was hoping for this when i discovered Imou had its own integration. For some reason I cannot use the local LAN stream of my DB-2S. Anyhow, here to follow.

[Cippo2019]

HI... I am not able to open a new issue, I am writing here just to undestand, sorry. If I click new issue there is only a link to hacs (generic) and it is not possible open a new issue in that repo . :-(

[RestOp]

I would buy this cameras, bus also. only if they will be LOCAL. Now it would buy again Tapo, as they work perfekt local.

[DonMazon]

It seems this camera was not as useful as i thought. I cannot extract any data from it, only flip configuration switches on/off. And i keep receiving mails frim IMOU Life that my account is using up "resources" 1000nds per day, and will start debiting once "credits" run out..? Am i missing something here?

[kamraman]

im also open with this

[maurodani76]

It seems this camera was not as useful as i thought. I cannot extract any data from it, only flip configuration switches on/off. And i keep receiving mails frim IMOU Life that my account is using up "resources" 1000nds per day, and will start debiting once "credits" run out..? Am i missing something here?

You will loose bidirectional changes BUT, in Home Assistant, you can: go to the integration, open the 3dots menu (not the gear...), go to system option and disable the second option (I can't tell you the exact name, I have Italian translation).
This stops any api request for devices status update and you do not have tons of api connection that end soon your monthly free credit.
You will see devices update only when you move switches in HA

[Imou-OpenPlatform]

Currently, the IMOU integration in Home Assistant uses a periodic refresh mechanism to ensure that device attribute statuses remain synchronized in real time. This is why you are seeing a high number of API requests and receiving usage notifications.
In the next release, we plan to make the refresh interval configurable, allowing you to adjust the frequency based on your needs. This will help reduce API calls and minimize resource consumption. Thank you for your feedback — we are committed to improving the experience.

[ArunasuraFR]

Currently, the IMOU integration in Home Assistant uses a periodic refresh mechanism to ensure that device attribute statuses remain synchronized in real time. This is why you are seeing a high number of API requests and receiving usage notifications. In the next release, we plan to make the refresh interval configurable, allowing you to adjust the frequency based on your needs. This will help reduce API calls and minimize resource consumption. Thank you for your feedback — we are committed to improving the experience.

Why didn't allow direct access, without any cloud API ? The cameras is .. in the LAN.