Note: If you are using gmail as an SMTP server, you may need to enable "less secure apps" on the account you are using as "sender". For instructions click HERE.

Step 1: Log into the Web-based configuration of the camera.



Step 2: Click Setup > Mail

Step 3: Enter you E-Mail Settings

• SMTP Server Address: This is the domain name or IP address of your external e-mail server (e.g. smtp.gmail.com).
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• SMTP Server Port: This is the port used by your e-mail provided for sending email (gmail users - use 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS))
• Sender e-mail Address: This is the e-mail address of the person sending the camera snapshots. (your email address) 
• Receiver e-mail Address: This is the e-mail address of recipient for the SMTP server. (Who the email is being sent to)
• User Name: This is your username for your sender email account (gmail users - do not include @gmail.com)
• Password: This is the password for your sender email account (enter 16 character app password from gmail if using 2-step verification)
• Use SSL-TLS/STARTTLS: This needs to be enabled if your email provider requires TLS authentication (gmail users - use SSL-TLS)

Note: If the above information is not entered correct, this feature will not work. Please check with your email provider for the correct settings.

Step 4: Enable e-mailing images to email account: Choosing Always will start sending snapshots to the recipient's e-mail account right away. Choosing Schedule will allow you to schedule when to start and stop the sending of snapshots to the recipient's e-mail account.

Step 8: Set Email Interval: How often emails/snapshots are sent

Step 9: Click Test: This will send a snapshot to the e-mail account that you have configured in the E-mail section. If you have configured the SMTP account correctly, you will be able to send a test file to the e-mail account of the recipient.

Step 10: Click Save settings.




 

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