Send a web request TO WebCoRE?

[markplewis]

1) Give a description of the problem
I’m starting to use Blue Iris to manage all of my web cams. Blue Iris can be configured to send a web service request when a connected camera detects motion. I’d like to send a request to WebCoRE when a camera detects a motion event. Is there a way to send a web request to WebCoRE? I know Ask Alexa can fire WC pistons but I don’t know how that’s actually being done.

2) What is the expected behavior?
I’d like to configure Blue Iris to send a web request to WebCoRE to run pistons that sound alarms, turn on lights, etc. when my cameras detect motion. The manufacture of the cameras I’m using releases firmware updates that break ST DTH integration, so I’m considering replacing them with cameras that play well with ST and WC, but wanted to see of there are options that would save me from having to buy all new cameras.

3) What is happening/not happening?
Nothing (yet).

[c1arkbar]

Create your piston. In the piston settings turn off all subscriptions so that it will only fire when called upon.

Save it. Now in the piston viewing window you will see a link to execute the piston externally. This is the link you use in blue iris.

[markplewis]

Thank you! I was able to do in 30 seconds what I spent hours trying to do yesterday using SmartApps. If anyone else is interested, Blue Iris allows you to send a web request when a camera detects motion. By sending a command to run a WC piston, you can effectively use your existing cameras as outdoor motion sensors and turn on lights, set off sirens, etc when motion is detected. And since my cameras allow me to specify very specific areas to monitor for motion, I’m getting virtually no false motion detection alerts.

[GatVlieg]

Post your piston perhaps…?

Thanks
J

[Gopack2]

What kind of cams are you using… this may be of interest for the future?

[Robin]

FAQ - Integrating Blue Iris CCTV Web Server with ST and webCoRE

[markplewis]

I use Foscams in the house and Amcrest 3MP bullets outside. The Amcrests provide a wide angle of view, which is both good and bad. Good because you can see an expansive area but bad because it makes it difficult to see detail unless the subject is very close to the camera. I lke the image quality I get from the Amcrests but will not likely buy that brand again due to buggy firmware and (IMHO) a general lack of attention to testing and innovation. The hardware build is nice, though. I’m about to add 4 more cameras and have a Reolink on the way. It has 4x optical zoom with a motorized lens which will allow me to zoom in or zoom out depending on the area I’m monitoring. If it works well, I’ll buy more.

If you’re interested, here’s a grab from one of the Amcrests:

[markplewis]

Here you go. Basically, it turns on every light in the house, sets off a siren, and uses IFTTT to call with a message saying motion has been detected. We use something similar to monitor doors after we’ve gone to bed.