How to Integrate a Grandstream GDS3725 with Home Assistant (Local & Secure)
If you’re building a local, privacy-first smart home in Australia, integrating the Grandstream GDS3725 IP Video Door System with Home Assistant is a rock-solid choice. This setup gives you fast local control, powerful automations, and zero cloud reliance—ideal for security-focused homes and professional installs.
Using Home Assistant and HACS, you can unlock advanced features like doorbell-triggered lighting, instant mobile alerts, and seamless integration with Zigbee and LAN devices available from Oz Smart Things.
Step 1: Install Home Assistant
Home Assistant is the backbone of a reliable smart home system, offering unmatched flexibility and local control.
👉 Official installation guide:
https://www.home-assistant.io/installation/
Recommended Hardware (Available at Oz Smart Things)
For stability and long-term reliability, we recommend running Home Assistant on dedicated hardware such as:
- Home Assistant Green (ideal plug-and-play option)
- Mini PC or NUC
- Raspberry Pi with SSD
👉 Browse Home Assistant hardware & accessories at:
https://www.ozsmartthings.com.au/collections/home-assistant
Step 2: Install HACS (Home Assistant Community Store)
HACS allows you to install powerful community integrations not included by default—such as Grandstream Home.
👉 Installation guide:
https://hacs.xyz/docs/use/
Once installed:
- Restart Home Assistant
- You’ll see HACS appear in the sidebar
HACS is essential for advanced integrations and is commonly used alongside Zigbee coordinators, relays, and sensors from Oz Smart Things.
Step 3: Install the Grandstream Home Integration via HACS
- Open HACS from the sidebar
- Search for “Grandstream”
- Select Grandstream Home
- Click Download
- Restart Home Assistant
This enables native communication between Home Assistant and the Grandstream GDS3725.
👉 Pair this with local networking gear and PoE hardware available from Oz Smart Things for best performance.
Step 4: Configure the Grandstream GDS3725 Device
- Go to Settings → Devices & Services
- Click Add Integration
- Search for “GDS”
- Select your Grandstream GDS3725
- Enter the Admin Password
To enable live video inside Home Assistant:
- Enter your RTSP username and password when prompted
Once complete, the GDS3725 will appear as a local device—no cloud, no latency.
Step 5: Create Smart Automations (Highly Recommended)
This is where Home Assistant really comes alive.
- Go to Settings → Automations & Scenes
- Click Create Automation
- Configure:
- Trigger: Doorbell press, motion detected
- Condition: Time of day, presence detection
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Action:
- Turn on Zigbee lights
- Send push notifications
- Unlock a smart lock
- Trigger a relay or siren
Perfect Automation Pairings from Oz Smart Things
- Zigbee smart lights & dimmers
- Zigbee relays and dry-contact modules
- Zigbee smart locks
- Motion and door sensors
👉 View Zigbee devices compatible with Home Assistant:
https://www.ozsmartthings.com.au/collections/zigbee
Why Use Home Assistant with Grandstream?
✔ Fully local control
✔ No subscriptions or cloud dependence
✔ Faster response times than Wi-Fi devices
✔ Works seamlessly with Zigbee, LAN, and PoE hardware
✔ Ideal for Australian homes, installers, and small businesses
When paired with Zigbee coordinators, Home Assistant Green, and local automation hardware from Oz Smart Things, this setup delivers professional-grade reliability.
Final Thoughts
Integrating the Grandstream GDS3725 with Home Assistant creates a secure, scalable access control solution that grows with your smart home.
Start with:
- One door station
- One Zigbee light
- One automation
Then expand into a fully interconnected smart home ecosystem—local, private, and built to last.
👉 Explore Home Assistant hardware, Zigbee devices, and automation accessories at:
https://www.ozsmartthings.com.au