Does the PC have to be continuously running/on for email alerts? Does the computer you install on require a wired internet connection to work?
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Hi David, Yes the PC needs to be running for BI to work period. One of the features of BI is that alert via email, text, mms, etc. But all that goes out the window if the PC is off, or the BI software is not running at all. I recommend a laptop because it has a dedicated battery. Also you can hide it behind your desk better than a desktop. I also prefer wired over wireless for everything just because it's more stable that way.
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In order for email alerts generated by the Blue Iris software, yes the computer needs to be running continuously. It can't issue email alerts from the Blue Iris software unless it is actively running on a computer. Depending on which camera you are using, it may have built-in capabilities to directly send email alerts itself. The computer running the Blue Iris software can connect to the internet either wirelessly or wired. Just as long as the Blue Iris software has a way to connect to the internet.
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Yes, the computer that the software is installed on will need to always remain on for email and all other alerts and motion activated video recording. A UPS battery backup is also a good idea for unexpected power outages, as the program can only be restarted at the computer it's installed on. You can use a hard wired or a WiFi laptop, as long as it has internet access. A wired connection would most likely be much faster.
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The Mailbug does not have WiFi capabilities. It connects like your landline telephone with a piece of wire to your telephone wall jack. Yes you do have to use their email services. However, I vaguely remember that on setup you have the capability to reach out and grab email from another account. I could be wrong on that.
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It sends me txt and e-mail alerts to my phone. Other than that I do not know. My tech guy set it up. It does work exceptionally well though.
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I'm not sure if the software natively supports email. If not, you can use your favorite scripting language. There is a Python driver for the device here (http://neon-society-electronics.com/?p=44) which I have used before, and a Python email library here (https://docs.python.org/2/library/email-examples.html). It shouldn't take more than a couple lines to assemble a working system.
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Not at all, although you'll miss out on a lot of the stuff like Internet Browsing, direct access to POP email, that sort of thing. I can carry it around with me all day and get nice little beeps and tinkles as email arrives - no need to go to a computer to check email. It has plenty of other nice functions (Mobile Office, Bluetooth connectivity, calendar etc). Bennett
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Yes, you just need local network connection. Note that if you want email setup on it you would need internet.
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no it sends message to email on motion detection but i found it easier to run from the computer as it functioned better, was using ispy as it is a freeware and helped fix the issue with the delay in recording.
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Yes, The email alerts are quite delayed and I found them to be unusable for actual notification purposes if you wanted to react to the detection.
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I am sure one IT guy is going to check sooner or later, so I will answer The unit can be configured to log into an SMTP server and send mail directly. No agent is needed to run on any local workstation like some of the older HP units. Under the configuration screens (via Web UI) you can enter your settings and setup the default scan settings. While not as responsive as Xerox, canon, or some of the other higher end full size copiers, this is a relief from a SMB perspective that no other software is needed than what is running on the machine itself and a simple network cable.
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Nope, I had no issues and I had a bunch of other programs running (MS office, etc) at the same time. It depends on your internet connection more.
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Sorry to take so long to answer been having problems with my email but no they come on with motion and when you stop it goes out
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after you plug it in the PC, you have to follow the instruction appear in each page, after you finish the configuration and you connected it to your email, you can use it by the Ethernet port
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You need a computer and a monitor:) You will need an internet connection to activate the software
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No it is not. Also, we were unsuccessful getting it to stream or setting up alerts to cell and email.
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It's free. I've never tried to add more e-mails, but you can use the IFTTT (If This Then That) app and website to setup recipes to run as well. IFTTT is also free and gives you even more options for notifications and updates. I get a notification and e-mail every time motion is sensed in my garage. Sends me an e-mail to two pictures shortly after the motion is sensed so I can get a sense for what the motion was.
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The e-mail alert is ready to be sent within a few seconds. The only time I have ever had delays was when the camera could not get to the mail server due to internet problems.
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Yes, you can configure the RAID management software to send an email in case of some kind of event. Also the controller emits a steady beep noise in case of RAID failure (I did have a drive fail on me) so if you're anywhere in the vicinity of the server, you'll know!