Akuvox

Configuration instructions for integrating an Akuvox R20A video doorbell with the TapHome home automation system, including SIP account configuration, RTSP streaming, and HTTP API setup.

Overview

This documentation covers configuring an Akuvox R20A video doorbell with TapHome home automation system.

Device Setup (Akuvox Web Interface)

Intercom - Basic Settings

Set Push Button key number to 111
Configure Max Call Time to 2 minutes (TapHome Core enforces 2-minute limit)
Enable “Push To Hang Up” for immediate call termination

Intercom - Relay Settings

Set Relay Delay in seconds (matching TapHome HTTP switch settings)
Enable Packet parser for door switch control
Configure username as “admin” with matching device password

Intercom - RTSP Configuration

Enable RTSP Server
Disable RTSP Audio (transmitted via SIP instead)

Intercom - HTTP API

Enable Packet parser
Set Auth Mode to Digest

Account - Basic Settings

Select Account 1 and enable it
Set User Name to 112
Configure SIP Server 1 to TapHome Core IP address
Use static IP addresses for both devices and doorbell
Set Transport Type to UDP
Status should show “Registered” when configured correctly

Account - Advanced Settings

Enable PCMU audio codec
Enable Auto Answer
Enable Anonymous Call with rejection disabled
Set SIP port range: minimum 16384, maximum 16400

Network Configuration

Change from DHCP to Static IP mode for stability

Phone - Call Features

Set Auto Answer Mode to Audio
Set Multicast Codec to PCMU
Enable Direct IP with port 5060

Phone - Voice Settings

Adjust Mic and Speaker Volume (recommended: volume 15 for speaker)

TapHome App Configuration

Video Stream Settings

Low resolution: /live/ch00_1
High resolution: /live/ch00_0
Snapshot path: /picture.jpg
Enable SIP

HTTP Switch Parameters

Set OnHttpPath to: "/fcgi/do?action=OpenDoor&UserName=admin&Password=xxxx&DoorNum=1"
Switch Off Time must match device Relay Delay value (in milliseconds)