So, if you read the docs then what you finally figured out was the right way to add a camera to HomeKit is the way you are supposed to do it, add an accessory, add a code and get a camera. Now, as for this question:
bsp9493 wrote:The home kit bridge server however, is no longer connecting.
I'm not sure what that means. Can you elaborate on what isn't connecting? Is it starting in Indigo? Any logs? Did you add it to HomeKit and it's not responding? Inquiring minds want to know .