# Question about camera newsitem **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Created:** [June 24, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741 "2019-06-24T09:45:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Cuflee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cuflee/32/12515_2.png) [@Cuflee](https://community.homey.app/u/Cuflee)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/1 "2019-06-24T09:45:41Z")
Hi, I was just reading the newsletter and the web article about camera’s available within Homey ([https://blog.athom.com/introducing-homey-cameras/?utm\_source=Homey+Newsletter&utm\_campaign=418ab02271-EMAIL\_CAMPAIGN\_2017\_01\_05\_EN\_COPY\_01&utm\_medium=email&utm\_term=0\_ac5b24c2f6-418ab02271-107092393&mc\_cid=418ab02271&mc\_eid=76969bad59](https://blog.athom.com/introducing-homey-cameras/?utm_source=Homey+Newsletter&utm_campaign=418ab02271-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_01_05_EN_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ac5b24c2f6-418ab02271-107092393&mc_cid=418ab02271&mc_eid=76969bad59)) It indicates: _Naturally, this works for many brands and types of cameras. You can choose from a range of expensive security cameras to cheap IP cams. Either way, Homey creates a premium experience for all devices._ But I don’t see a link to a listing of supported brands and models? What should a camera support in order to use it within Homey? At [https://www.athom.com/nl/talks-with-homey/](https://www.athom.com/nl/talks-with-homey/) clicking the security camera there are only 2 camera’s. Is that everything that’s supported? ---
**Author:** ![Michael](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/michael/32/110520_2.png) [@Michael](https://community.homey.app/u/Michael)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 9:58am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/2 "2019-06-24T09:58:34Z")
When i do a quick search at [apps.athom.com](http://apps.athom.com) I see there’s a foscam and dahua app so i think Homey supports more brands. (Check the potential brand you wanna buy at the apps website and check if it supports the features you want/need) ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 10:18am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/3 "2019-06-24T10:18:36Z")
I too am struggling to get this to work. If I add a Virtual IP cam, and enter the ip + credentials, I get a device in Homey and - in the setting of that device - can see the image / snapshot of the camera. However; this device does not show up in my flows… How to use this virtual camera + the picture it shows (takes?) Is this virtual IP camera now replaced with the new introduced camera features? I miss some documentation and explanation… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![PaN13k](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/pan13k/32/12381_2.png) [@PaN13k](https://community.homey.app/u/PaN13k)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 10:25am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/4 "2019-06-24T10:25:28Z")
There is a little bit more informtation in topic: [Homey Cameras](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-cameras/14732) You need a snapshot url for HTTP. ---
**Author:** ![PaN13k](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/pan13k/32/12381_2.png) [@PaN13k](https://community.homey.app/u/PaN13k)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 10:26am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/5 "2019-06-24T10:26:14Z")
Same issue here. Can add the camera’s (after experimental function on), but no flow card… ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 10:36am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/6 "2019-06-24T10:36:05Z")
> [@PaN13k](#): > > There is a little bit more informtation in topic: [Homey Cameras](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-cameras/14732) Thanks @PaN13k Adding the cam is not a problem. Now we need to be able to make flows 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Osorkon](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/osorkon/32/43026_2.png) [@Osorkon](https://community.homey.app/u/Osorkon)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 10:43am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/7 "2019-06-24T10:43:36Z")
> [@Eternity](#): > > Now we need to be able to make flows You can use the Then Section to send an image via push or Telegramm. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/2X/f/ff95021fc12ac8359babd9b19d34350c3c80d802.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/2X/d/d2147674dafd07db40c855f3a65afdad5d319b47.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Eternity](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/eternity/32/102113_2.png) [@Eternity](https://community.homey.app/u/Eternity)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 10:49am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/8 "2019-06-24T10:49:29Z")
Thanks! > [@Osorkon](#): > > You can use the Then Section to send an image via push or Telegramm. ---
**Author:** ![Tangodelta](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tangodelta/32/9471_2.png) [@Tangodelta](https://community.homey.app/u/Tangodelta)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2019, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/9 "2019-06-24T13:03:35Z")
Follow this link to generate http URL to your camera type: [https://public-camera.com/en/how-to-connect-ipcamera.html](https://public-camera.com/en/how-to-connect-ipcamera.html) ---
**Author:** ![Tom1989](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tom1989/32/13626_2.png) [@Tom1989](https://community.homey.app/u/Tom1989)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2019, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/10 "2019-10-26T17:04:26Z")
Hi! Is it possible to make a flow which sends a snapshot via ftp to my NAS? F.e.: If the doorbell rings - then send snap to… Or is there any other possibility to save snapshots? Many thx in advance! ---
**Author:** ![Cuflee](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cuflee/32/12515_2.png) [@Cuflee](https://community.homey.app/u/Cuflee)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2019, 9:06am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/11 "2019-10-28T09:06:41Z")
Interesting, I would like to know as well :-). I have the Netatmo welcome now and it has build-in functions to upload to dropbox or FTP location on movement or unrecognized faces. Perhaps a doorbell like the RING already has these functions built-in as well, but it would indeed be great if we can use flows within Homey to determine when to post the snapshot / video frames somewhere. ---
**Author:** ![Tom1989](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tom1989/32/13626_2.png) [@Tom1989](https://community.homey.app/u/Tom1989)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/12 "2019-10-29T13:02:17Z")
Has anyone a solution for? Thx! ---
**Author:** ![INSTAR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/instar/32/15530_2.png) [@INSTAR](https://community.homey.app/u/INSTAR)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2019, 8:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/question-about-camera-newsitem/14741/13 "2019-11-14T08:57:41Z")
Hello @Eternity, we wrote a guide on how to add an IP camera to your Homey controlled smarthome - it is specifically written for INSTAR HD and Full HD cameras, but can be used with any camera that can be controlled through a local HTTP interface. All that it needs doing is replacing the CGI commands: > [@Homey and INSTAR HD/Full HD Cameras](https://community.homey.app/t/homey-and-instar-hd-full-hd-cameras/18076): > > Hello Homey Forum, we have uploaded a guide for the use of INSTAR HD / Full HD IP cameras together with the Homey Gateway. Our primary goal was to create a bridge between wireless (Z-Wave, Zigbee) sensors and actuators and our IP cameras and to automate camera functions through the gateway. A short overview of how an integration can look like can be point_right [found here](https://wiki.instar.com/Software/Home_Automation/Athom_Homey/?utm_source=forum&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=Homey). The full article deals with the following points: Adding your Cameras Snapshot to the Homey UI Control your Camera ma…