--- title: "Configuration in TapHome" description: "Configure SIP video doorbell in TapHome. Setup guide for SIP server, IP camera, audio/video streaming and relay control." url: "https://taphome.com/en/docs/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/" language: en lastmod: 2026-11-06 generator: hugo ai: topics: ["sip-doorbell","ip-camera","video-intercom","onvif","remote-access","voip"] questions: ["How do I configure a SIP doorbell in TapHome?","What is the default UDP port for the TapHome SIP server?","How do I map SIP users to TapHome users?","How to add a doorbell device that is not found by ONVIF discovery?","What authentication type should I use for SIP doorbell devices?","How do I configure remote access for the doorbell outside local network?","How do I add a door open button to the doorbell screen?","Can I use my doorbell's indoor unit together with TapHome?","How to set up a video doorbell for multiple apartments?","How do I disable doorbell notifications for Service role accounts?","Can a doorbell ring switch a relay output?"] --- # Configuration in TapHome SIP server for your doorbell is Core. Since the doorbell can not call more than one number / receiver for each button, it is not possible to use the indoor unit of the doorbell in parallel with TapHome. Last updated: 2026-11-06 To set up a SIP doorbell in TapHome, add the IP Camera & Door bell interface under Settings/Hardware, which makes the Core the SIP server of your doorbell. You need a doorbell or IP camera with a static IP address and a tablet with the TapHome app, because the indoor unit of the doorbell cannot be used in parallel with TapHome. In the configuration you map the SIP users defined in the doorbell to TapHome users, add the device (found by ONVIF or by its IP address) and set its video streams, snapshot, built-in switches and action buttons. As a result, on Android and iOS the doorbell call arrives as a regular VoIP call, and you can control the relays on the doorbell and run a smart rule when it rings. ## Add new IP Camera & Door bell SIP server for your doorbell is Core. Since the doorbell can not call more than one number / receiver for each button, it is not possible to use the indoor unit of the doorbell in parallel with TapHome. Instead, a tablet with TapHome application is required. The doorbell should have static IP address. TapHome cloud is used to transfer audio and low framerate snapshots from camera, if you are receiving call outside local network via the internet. It is possible to control relays that are located on doorbell. On Android and iOS, doorbell call is received as regular VoIP phone call. In Settings/Hardware choose "Add new interface" and select IP Camera & Door bell CCU: ![IP Camera CCU](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/ip-camera-ccu.png) ## Basic parameters ![SIP Basic Settings](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-basic-settings.png) For SIP coordinator choose UDP port - default value 5060. ## User mappings There is necessary to map SIP users (phone numbers) defined in Door bell to TapHome users. For this please click on SIP user mappings. There is predefined default All users - this means that any SIP phone call will be mapped to TapHome users defined for this user: ![SIP Default User](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-default-user.png) Click on default SIP user or define new SIP user and click on it - this will open following screen with user mapping definition: ![SIP All Users](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-all-users.png) Choose groups which you want to map for SIP user or click on "Add new User" and select users from TapHome defined users: ![SIP User Choose](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-user-choose.png) After selecting user/users please return back and save the mapping changes. ## Adding devices To add IP camera or Door bell device please first set up your camera or door bell device. Follow the [device settings instructions](https://taphome.com/en/docs/integration/sip-doorbell/). When the device is set up, click on "ADD DEVICE". Select from predefined types or choose Unknown device: ![SIP Select Device](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-select-device.png) If the device is ONVIF enabled you will find it in the offered list of devices: ![SIP ONVIF Devices](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-onvif-devices.png) If your device is in the list please click on it and follow next settings. If the device is not in the list click on "ENTER IP ADDRESS" and enter device IP address in the next screen: ![SIP Device IP Address](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-device-ip-address.png) ### Device basic parameters After adding the device the service settings for the device will be opened: ![SIP Settings User Password](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-settings-user-password.png) Fill the ATTRIBUTES as for any other device. Fill then at least User and Password and select Authentication type - according to device type. Please do not change this value for predefined devices. Commonly used authentication type is Digest. Once these parameters are set click on "CHECK CONNECTION". If parameters are set correctly the device information's will be displayed: ![SIP Connection Successful](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-connection-successful.png) In case the parameters are not set correctly or the IP address of the device is not set properly or device do not support ONVIF the following screen will be displayed: ![SIP Connection Failed](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-connection-failed.png) Please check all parameters again and try again to check the device connection. ### Local network settings When all previous steps were successful, the valid local IP address is already defined. If the device uses different than default HTTP and RTSP ports, please set them accordingly: ![SIP Local Network](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-local-network.png) ### Remote network settings In case you want to use device not only in your local network there is necessary to set up remote IP address of the device. If the HTTP port and RTSP ports are routed through local router there is usually necessary to tunel these ports and set the correct tunnelled port values: ![SIP Remote Network](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-remote-network.png) ### Video streams There is possible to use two video streams from the device - for displaying the low resolution video and for displaying the high resolution video. Please select also streams type - there is necessary to use the same stream type for low and high resolution video. ![SIP Video Streams](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-video-streams.png) Clicking on the stream will for ONVIF enabled devices list the device streams. Select from this streams or select custom stream and fill it manually: ![SIP Path Low Resolution](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-path-low-resolution.png) ### Snapshot Define path to snapshot for the device. This is used for example for door bell devices to store the image when the call is initialized from the device. ![SIP Snapshot](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-snapshot.png) Again if you click on the path for ONVIF enabled devices it will display the snap shot list. ![SIP Snapshot Path](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-snapshot-path.png) ### Other ![SIP SIP](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-sip.png) ### Built in devices There is possible to use built in relays - for opening the door, switching light or alarm signalling. There are two types of supported switches - HTTP switches and ONVIF switches. ![SIP Built In Devices](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-built-in-devices.png) For know devices the HTTP switch for door open is automatically added with the main device. To add additional HTTP switch or ONVIF switch click on the "Add HTTP switch" or "Add ONVIF switch". HTTP switch is always added - and you need to fill up the parameters for http command ON and command OFF and switch off timeout in case it is monostable switch: ![SIP HTTP Switch Settings](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-http-switch-settings.png) ONVIF switches are added only if they already do not exist. ONVIF switch has so called identification token and only one switch with the same token is added automatically. ### Action buttons There is possible to configure buttons which will be displayed on the IP Camera/ Door bell main screen. Use "Add button" in ACTION BUTTONS to select the switch device from the list of devices: ![SIP Action Buttons](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-action-buttons.png) Added button is than displayed in the main screen: ![SIP Main Screen](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/sip-main-screen.png) ## Smart rule when the doorbell rings Every doorbell added under **IP Camera & Door bell (SIP)** has the value **Doorbell state** with three states: **Idle**, **Ringing** and **In call**. A [**Condition**](https://taphome.com/en/docs/smart-rules/condition/) smart rule can use it as a trigger, for example to switch on a relay of a digital output module while a guest rings. The smart rule runs on the Core, so it works even when no app is open. 1. Add a **Condition** smart rule with the doorbell as the input device. 2. Trigger: **Doorbell state** **Value equals** **Ringing**; action: the relay on. 3. The trigger applies only while the doorbell rings. When the call ends or someone answers it (**In call**), the smart rule releases the relay and does not turn it off: add a second trigger that turns it off, or set the relay's **Default values** to off. For a short pulse instead, use the event trigger **Value changed to** **Ringing** with a **One-time action**. The state changes only for a call from a doorbell added here as a device. A classic bell button wired to a binary input is an ordinary push button for the smart rule. **Available** — TapHome Next 2026.1.36599+; older versions have the **Doorbell ring action** smart rule, which the update converts to **Condition**. ## Video doorbell for multiple apartments - The video doorbell at the entrance needs to have buttons or keyboard. - The doorbell requires a separate Core. - LAN network is necessary for communication with the Core in the apartments. Alternatively, the central Core can be online and communicate with Core in the apartments via cloud. ## Disabling ring for the Service role - In Settings -> Hardware -> **IP Camera & Door bell (SIP)** -> SIP user mappings -> Default SIP user -> disable Service role - Settings -> All users -> make sure that your Service account only has Service permissions and not also User and Admin permissions. ![Service Role Settings 1](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/service-role-1.jpg) ![Service Role Settings 2](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/service-role-2.jpg) ![Service Role Settings 3](https://taphome.com/documentation/integration/sip-doorbell/configuration/service-role-3.jpg)