Keyboard Shortcuts
HomeBe·at viewport windows on macOS support keyboard shortcuts for quick camera control. These work whenever a viewport window is focused.
Viewport Shortcuts
These shortcuts work in any viewport layout (1×1, 2×2, 3×3, etc.).
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 – 9 | Expand or collapse the camera at that grid position |
| Escape | Collapse the currently expanded camera |
| T | Toggle always-on-top (pin window above all others) |
| F | Toggle fullscreen mode |
| Ctrl+Tab | Cycle to the next viewport window |
| Shift+Ctrl+Tab | Cycle to the previous viewport window |
Single Camera Shortcuts
These shortcuts are available when a viewport displays a single camera (1×1 layout or an expanded camera).
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| M | Toggle audio mute |
| L | Toggle the associated light |
| S | Take a screenshot |
| + / = | Zoom in (PTZ or digital) |
| - | Zoom out (PTZ or digital) |
| 0 | Reset zoom to 1× |
| ← → ↑ ↓ | Pan camera (PTZ or digital) |
Note: If your camera supports PTZ, the zoom and arrow keys control the physical camera. Otherwise, they control digital zoom and panning. PTZ always takes priority when available.
Global Shortcuts
Global shortcuts work from anywhere in macOS, even when HomeBe·at is not focused. You can assign custom key combinations to these actions per camera in the app's Camera Settings.
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Viewport | Opens a 1×1 viewport window showing the assigned camera. If the viewport is already open, it brings it to the front. |
| Trigger Alert | Simulates a motion detection alert for the assigned camera, triggering the configured alert behavior. |
Tip: Global shortcuts are configured per camera. Open the app settings, select a camera, and assign key combinations in the Shortcuts section.