Applies to: SightMind
Summary:
This article explains how to access and manage SightMind event notifications, including viewing the notification list, playing back recorded event videos, and setting up notification preferences.
Step By Step Guide:
Viewing Notification List
To view the event notification list, click the notification () icon.
The Notification center panel will appear, displaying the latest events sorted from the top.
NOTE: Only events within the past 24 hours are listed.
To view a complete list of events:
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Select an event item to view the Event page.
- Click the downward arrow () to access detailed information about the selected event.
A | Total number of unacknowledged events |
B | Events are grouped under Today or Yesterday according to the time the event occurred. (Notification center only displays events within the last 24 hours.) |
C | An orange dot indicates an unacknowledged event |
D | Playback the event video |
E |
Dashboard name and widget name (If an event occurred based on multiple rules, the name of each dashboard and widget is shown.) |
If you choose an event item from the Notifications center panel, you will find a comprehensive list of events for the selected type.
Playing Back Event Videos
To playback an event video in the Notification center:
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Hover your mouse pointer over the thumbnail image to reveal the Play button.
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Click Play.
The Playback window opens where you can view the following information:
- Device name and channel number (in a gray circle) where the event was detected
- Name of the rule associated with the event
- Event type and time when the event occurred
- Location of the device where the event was detected
NOTE: You can manage the device name and location through Cloud Portal. If you
need to adjust the rules that trigger events, visit each camera individually.
Setting Up Notifications
To setup notifications:
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Click the Settings () icon to open the Notification setup window.
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Toggle On Web push to receive web push notifications when an event occurs.
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Toggle On Email to receive event information via your email when an event occurs.
- In Event filter, select the event type for which you want to receive notifications in the Notification center.