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How to get motion events from FOSCAM security cameras

Written by Ondrej Lanc

This article explains how to set up built-in motion detection in FOSCAM cameras.
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  1. Log into the camera administration panel

  2. Click to Settings

  3. Navigate to Network / Mail Settings

  4. Check Enable checkbox

  5. Fill in required boxes - SMTP Server, SMTP Port, Transport Layer ("None"), Need Authentication ("No"), SMTP Username/Password leave blank, First Receiver according to this article.  Check screenshot below.

6. Click the Test button to verify the settings
7. Click the Save button
8. Detector / Action Detection (or Motion Detection)
9. Check Enable checkbox
10. Set Sensitivity to Medium or High depending on your needs
11. Make sure Send E-Mail is checked
12. Use Set Detection Area and mark with red the area you are interested in
13. Set time schedule - mark red the operating times - and click the ALL button
14. Click the Save button
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Now, you should see events in your mobile app. Be sure you have activated the Cloud Recording App.
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Please note that different FOSCAM models might have a slightly different user interface.


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