Display Camera When Motion Is Detected
With Controller Hub in Controller for HomeKit, your iPhone or iPad can automatically open a camera livestream when motion is detected or a switch is pressed.
Start Event
Create a workflow and add a motion sensor, button press, or any other trigger as the start event.
Steps
Add the Step "Call URL"
Use the "openURL" action and Controller for HomeKit URL scheme to open the desired camera. Replace camera and home placeholders with your own names and replace spaces with %20.
controllerforhomekit://v1/cameras/[Camera Name]?home=[Home Name]Example for camera "Entrance Camera" in home "Controller Headquarter":
controllerforhomekit://v1/cameras/Entrance%20Camera?home=Controller%20HeadquarterAdd a Wait Time
Add a wait step, for example one minute, to keep the camera stream visible for a defined duration.
Add Another "Call URL" Step
Use "openURL" again to navigate back to your preferred view, such as the accessories overview.
controllerforhomekit://v1/accessories/?home=[Home Name]
Final Overview
When motion is detected, the camera livestream opens automatically. After the wait time, the workflow returns to your default view.
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