Is it possible to send snapshot via email on a schedule?
- Thread starter erkme73
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anotherone
Getting the hang of it
I'm not sure this would work, but you could use a scheduled python app to cause blue iris to trigger at the same time every day.
Here's a couple of examples of python scripts that will accomplish triggering a camera. The second one at github has a simple command line interface that could be just added to a cmd script.
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Here's a couple of examples of python scripts that will accomplish triggering a camera. The second one at github has a simple command line interface that could be just added to a cmd script.
GitHub - magapp/blueiriscmd: Python cmd tool that talk with Blue Iris Camera surveillance software
Python cmd tool that talk with Blue Iris Camera surveillance software - magapp/blueiriscmd
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After giving up and working on unrelated things, the fix came to me... Using the schedule tab under the camera, I created an event. I initially picked snapshot, but should have picked "trigger". Then under the alert tab, create a new "on alert" function that sends email - but only with external trigger (uncheck everything else, including motion). Then when the scheduled time arrives, the scheduled trigger fires that "on alert" function to send a single picture via email. Works perfect.
I appreciate the python routine, and ultimately, if this hadn't worked, I may have been forced to attempt that. As it is, I'm glad to keep it within BI.
I appreciate the python routine, and ultimately, if this hadn't worked, I may have been forced to attempt that. As it is, I'm glad to keep it within BI.
Multiple times per day, actually. I have a camera aimed at a pool edge to verify water level remotely at a vacation home. Owner wants to know what water level is throughout the day. I've added a trigger with the event scheduler every 3 hours.
Combined with area of interest (AOI) it's just a small area that gets sent.
Hi All, I am looking for the similar option but my required timing is monthly. So the scope is the following:
Thanks.
- cam 1 to take a snapshot once per month
- snapshot to be emailed
Thanks.
You could use the above python script to trigger the cam mentioned by @anotherone, and combine it with what @erkme73 mentioned. Then set up a task using Task Scheduler (known as a cron job in Linux/UNIX 
) and have the python script run once a month.... Check out the how to:
) and have the python script run once a month.... Check out the how to:Thanks, I was hoping for something less intenseYou could use the above python script to trigger the cam mentioned by @anotherone, and combine it with what @erkme73 mentioned. Then set up a task using Task Scheduler (known as a cron job in Linux/UNIX
like maybe a built-in option I didn't know of. I am familiar with Cron and python but will fiddle around with other options.Hi All, after the detailed look at various options I have discovered that the 'GLOBAL SCHEDULE' in setings has an option of 'EXECUTE ACTION SET EACH' where one can specify the number of minutes for the interval to repeat. I then created an action withthe 'DO' command - 'TRIGGER' and camera '#'. I then went to the desired camera settings 'TRIGGER' tab -> 'IMMIDIATE ACTIONS tab and set the action of sending the email with attached image. I then tested these settings withthe 5 min interval and they worked as desired. Now the cool part. I looked up how many minutes are in the month and the number is - 43,200 minutes in the 30-day month. I went to 'GLOBAL SCHEDULE' and pluged in 43200 in the 'EXECUTE ACTION SET EACH' minute window and saved. The system accepted the values without error. I am now testing this with 28 hr period - 1680 minute to make sure it works and if it does work with 28hr period I am pretty sure it will do with 43,200 minutes one. I will update mi findings tomorrow.
If everything tests well this is an easier way to achive a set interval email notification with the camera image without additional scripts involved. I have a very specific case use for which this setup will work best.
Cheers!
If everything tests well this is an easier way to achive a set interval email notification with the camera image without additional scripts involved. I have a very specific case use for which this setup will work best.
Cheers!
@DLONG2, you are correct! But again it depends if what you are after is - MISSION CRITICAL. In my very specific use case a MONTHLY email is not critical in terms of shifting. Also, if I upgrade the BI or detect the server reboot I make the addjustment. Not as convenient I agree.