enable/disable camera with JSON command

tomgru

Young grasshopper
May 2, 2016
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I use JSON to send a command to my home automation setting to trigger an event.

Is there anyway I can use a JSON command from my home automation setup to trigger an event back to BI that disables/enables a camera, without using profiles?

thanks.

EDIT... I found this in the help.
enable:true or false enable or disable the camera

but not entirely sure what the command line would look like. Will keep searching, but any advice or pointers greatly appreciated.

EDIT2: it looks like I can do this with an HTTP command, but this doesn't seem to be working either
http://192.168.1.155:81//admin?CameraShortName=x&enable=0
 
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I'm trying to imagine what it is you are wanting to do and why. The home automation system will turn on cameras based on motion sensors?
 
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Looks like tomguru is using HomeSeer as his home automation system. Enabling and disabling cameras is something we do based on who is home (WAF).

@tomguru, there is a Blue Iris PI for HS3 - we use it and it works well.


Yep... you got it. I already have my other event set up similarly, so didn't want to but the PI for just this. (besides, Spud has enough of my money for other PIs :-) )