# Scrypted — High-Performance Smart Home Video Platform

> Scrypted is a self-hosted smart home video integration platform. It bridges IP cameras to HomeKit, Google Home, and Alexa with hardware-accelerated transcoding and local AI object detection.

## Install

Save in your project root:

# Scrypted — High-Performance Smart Home Video Platform

## Quick Use
```bash
docker run -d --name scrypted 
  -p 10443:10443 
  -v /path/to/scrypted:/server/volume 
  koush/scrypted:latest
# Open https://localhost:10443
```

## Introduction
Scrypted is a high-performance video integration platform that connects IP cameras and other smart home devices to major ecosystems like Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa. It runs locally with hardware-accelerated video transcoding.

## What Scrypted Does
- Bridge any ONVIF or RTSP camera to HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home, or Alexa
- Hardware-accelerated video transcoding via GPU, Intel Quick Sync, or Apple VideoToolbox
- Local AI-powered object detection for people, vehicles, animals, and packages
- Two-way audio support for compatible cameras and doorbells
- Plugin system for extending device support and automation

## Architecture Overview
Scrypted is written in TypeScript and runs on Node.js. It uses a plugin architecture where each device type (camera, sensor, doorbell) is handled by a dedicated plugin. Video streams are processed through FFmpeg with hardware acceleration. The web console provides device management and live preview.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Install via Docker, npm, or as a Home Assistant add-on
- Pass through GPU devices for hardware-accelerated transcoding
- Add cameras by entering their RTSP or ONVIF URLs
- Enable HomeKit pairing via QR code scan from the iOS Home app
- Configure object detection with the built-in OpenVINO or CoreML plugin

## Key Features
- Sub-second camera loading in HomeKit and Google Home
- HomeKit Secure Video recording with iCloud storage
- Night vision and motion zone configuration via web UI
- NVR plugin for continuous local recording and timeline view
- Automation scripting with JavaScript or TypeScript

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Frigate** — NVR-focused with Coral TPU support; Scrypted excels at HomeKit and multi-ecosystem bridging
- **Home Assistant** — broad home automation; Scrypted specializes in video performance
- **MotionEye** — simple motion detection UI; Scrypted adds smart home integration and AI detection
- **Shinobi** — open-source NVR; Scrypted provides faster stream loading and ecosystem bridges

## FAQ
**Q: Does Scrypted require a cloud subscription?**
A: No. All processing runs locally. HomeKit Secure Video uses your iCloud storage.

**Q: Which cameras are supported?**
A: Any camera with RTSP or ONVIF support works. Specific plugins exist for Amcrest, Hikvision, Reolink, Ring, and others.

**Q: Can I use it with Home Assistant?**
A: Yes. Scrypted runs as a Home Assistant add-on or alongside it, feeding camera streams via HomeKit or MQTT.

**Q: Does it support GPU acceleration?**
A: Yes. NVIDIA, Intel Quick Sync, AMD VAAPI, and Apple VideoToolbox are all supported.

## Sources
- https://github.com/koush/scrypted
- https://docs.scrypted.app

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