Akuvox R20A Video Doorbell Configuration Guide#

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)