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HOFSTA

Hofsta is a boutique brand providing home automation devices, including IP cameras and smart sensors. Their cameras focus on compact design, easy setup, and integration with other smart home products. Hofsta targets tech?savvy homeowners who value minimalistic aesthetics. The brand’s solutions include cloud storage, mobile notifications, and automation triggers. Hofsta markets itself as a premium yet approachable option for modern households. How to connect to Hofsta IP cameras?

Connecting to your Hofsta IP camera

Hofsta IP camera connection options:
Try the following rtsp connection options in SmartVision to connect to Hofsta.

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.188
Default username: admin
Default password: admin

Default RTSP address Other:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/live0.264

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Hofsta IP camera

Initial setup of IP cameras starts by isolating the device from the main network and connecting it to a separate segment or directly to a laptop to avoid IP conflicts and prevent accidental external access. Identify the factory IP address and default credentials and change them right away. In large systems the same password can be used within an isolated subnet for easier management, but different passwords should be set for remote access.

RTSP Address of Hofsta IP camera

RTSP is a standard protocol for streaming video and audio over a network. It lets the camera connect to a recorder or software without vendor apps. The URL usually looks like rtsp://login:password@IP:554/path_to_stream. You can find it in the documentation, the web interface, or with SmartVision or ONVIF Device Manager.







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Hofsta compatible software

Assign a static IP address from a dedicated range, place cameras in a separate VLAN, and block direct Internet access if cloud features are not used. Use SmartVison to find Hofsta IP camera on network. Disable UPnP, DDNS, auto-updates, and any unused protocols for security reason. If the camera does not support RTSP, check if you can enable it in settings. Try HTTP streaming if supported. If not, replace the camera with a model that supports RTSP or ONVIF.

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