Add an Action
Use this guide to set up a new action that triggers alerts or forwards data based on various conditions.
Step-by-Step Guide
Navigate to Actions: Locate and click the "Actions" option in the menu to access the actions section.
Click the + Arrow: In the actions section, click the "+" arrow, generally at the top right, to create a new action.
Enter Action Name: Type a unique name for your action for easy identification.
Select Action Type: Choose between "Alert" and "Forward Data to External System."
If Forwarding Data
4.1 Enter URL: Provide the URL to which the data will be forwarded.
4.2 Enter Header Tags: Add any necessary HTTP header tags for the external endpoint in JSON format
If Alert
Choose Alert Condition: Select the condition that will trigger the alert (Temperature, Humidity, Distance, Battery Level, Motion, CO2, Button Pressed/Alarm Triggered, Door/Window Open).
For Temperature, Humidity, Distance, CO2:
- Set Threshold: Input the value that will trigger the alert.
- Above/Below: Choose whether the alert triggers when the condition goes above or below the threshold.
For Motion:
- Out of Hours: Optionally, set the alert to trigger only outside of specified hours.
Select Contacts: Choose which of your saved contacts will receive this alert.
Choose Applicable Device: Select the device from your account that this action applies to.
Click Save: After setting all parameters, click "Save" to finalize the action.