Getting started
The Irisity Alarm Filter is built to filter incoming alarms. The easiest way to get cameras and alarms into the system is to simply start sending alarms.
For all the nitty-gritty details, please refer to the API Documentation. Here we'll focus on the most common use cases.
Send alarms to the Irisity Alarm Filter over HTTPS or SMTP (email). Most cameras are supported out of the box. If you run into issues, please reach out and Submit a support request.
Use HTTPS when supported
When supported by the sending device, we recommend transmitting alarms over HTTPS. That gives the fastest and most secure point-to-point delivery. We also provide a flexible SMTP endpoint since email sending is supported by most security devices out there.
Logged in as an account administrator, API keys and SMTP credentials are easily accessible in the account settings popup. Click the top account node in the folder tree to the left, then click the Settings cog icon next to the account name.
In the resulting dialog, you can easily copy and manage credentials and keys.
Security: Create multiple keys and credentials
For security reasons, we recommend that you never share keys and credentials with multiple parties, as well as frequently rotate them. In the unlikely event that a key leaks, it will then be easy to delete that API key and only have to reconfigure a small subset of cameras and devices. This is also true if you have third parties helping out with setup and installation.
Now everything is ready to start configuring cameras. Move on to Adding cameras to configure your first camera!