Automations in Enhanced Interface

Automations in Enhanced Interface

Introduction


The Automations tab is only available in the enhanced interface. It allows you to automate responses to events detected by your cameras or sensors, making your security system more proactive and efficient.

Term

What it is

Alerts

Notifications are generated when a Rule is triggered.

Action

The “Then” part of an automation: Defines what happens when a rule is triggered. 

Rules

The “If” part of an automation: Defines the conditions that must be met.


Pre-setup Instructions


Setup Instructions: As the system works with Rules (if something happens) and Actions (then do this), it's recommended to set up an Action first, then create a Rule and link the created action.


  1. Automations is only available in the Enhanced Interface.

  2. Only Admin users (super users) can access and set up the Automations.

  3. Automations are enabled by default on the Enhanced interface.


How to Set Up an Action


  1. Navigate to Automations → Actions and set up the Action with the following steps

    1. Click on either the “Add action” Button, or the Black Plus sign in the top right of the page to create an action.

    2. Create an Action name

    3. Select action type (example: sent notifications)

    4. Set Re-arm (if required) 

    5. Set the maximum Notifications you want per hour

    6. Select notification type (example: push or email, or both)

    7. Select Recipients, you can scroll or search for them by name.

    8. Add Action

    9. Save Changes

Extra notes on actions: 

  • Actions can be edited at any point in time. To edit, navigate to Actions and click the three dots “...” and select “Edit Action.”  Then make your adjustments, then click “Save Changes,” and you will get a pop-up that your changes have been successfully saved. 

  • You can also turn the status on and off.

  • The number of adding actions is unlimited

  • If there is a duplicate user in multiple actions, they will receive multiple notifications for all actions they are assigned to 


How to Set Up a Rule


  1. Once Actions is set up, the rule can be created. To create a rule, navigate to Automations → Rules and click on the black plus (top right corner)

    1. Create Rule Name

    2. Select Source

      1. Video (example: intrusion detection or person detection) 

      2. Devices (example: status or input triggered) 

      3. VSP (example: vehicle allowed / not allowed or license plate count)

      4. Sensors (example: overheating, hard drive ) 

    3. Select Priority from 1 to 10, based on your personal preference. 

    4. Add Notes (optional, if required)

    5. Set up the Conditions

    6. Choose Alert Type (differs per source). There is Intrusion detection, Loitering, Motion detection, Motion region detection, Object line cross, Vehicle detection, and person detection. 

    7. Select When alert should occur (example: on / off schedule, 24/7, etc.) You can select Custom, and add particular days of the week, “Periods,” and adjust the times you would like. 

    8. Select which cameras the rule should be applied to. You can choose multiple cameras here. 

    9. Add the desired action. You can select multiple actions per rule as you need. And you can create an action from the rules page by clicking on the small plus sign next to this action's dropdown. 

    10. You will then click “Add Rule”

  • You can adjust the status of the rule from on to off, and Rules can be edited at any point in time. To edit, navigate to Rules and click the three dots “...” and select “Edit Rule” 

  • You can add multiple actions to a single rule

  • To see the rules, you need to select the filter on the top page (Automations → Rules → First Drop-down)