briis/unifiprotect v0.5.3

Version 0.5.3

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Fix for Issue #88 - The function for saving a Camera Snapshot works fine for most people, but it turns out that the image it saves is only refreshed every 10-15 seconds. There might be a way to force a new image, but as the Protect API is not documented I have not found this yet. If you need the guaranteed latest image from the Camera, there is a way around it, and that is to enable Anonymous Snapshots on each Camera, as this function always gets the latest image directly from the Camera.

This version introduces a new option where you can enable or disable anonymous snapshots in the Unifi Integration. If enabled, it will use a different function than if disabled, but it will only work if you login to each of your Cameras and enable the Anonymous Snapshot.

To use the Anonymous Snapshot, after this update has been installed, do the following:

1. Login to each of your Cameras by going to http://CAMERA_IP. The Username is ubnt and the Camera Password can be found in Unifi Protect under Settings.
2. If you have never logged in to the Camera before, it might take you through a Setup procedure - just make sure to keep it in Unifi Video mode, so that it is managed by Unifi Protect.
3. Once you are logged in, you will see an option on the Front page for enabling Anonymous Snapshots. Make sure this is checked, and then press the Save Changes button.
4. Repeat step 3 for each of your Cameras.
5. Now go to the Integrations page in Home Assistant. Find the Unifi Protect Widget and press options.
6. Select the checkbox Use Anonymous Snapshots and press Submit

Now the Unfi Protect Integration will use the direct Snapshot from the Camera, without going through Unfi Protect first.

Changed size for Non Anonymous Snapshots so that G4 Pro Cameras are now saving snapshots in 3840x2160 size and all other in 1920x1080