Alibi Cameras

This documentation instructs users on how to configure their Alibi network camera via a browser window by logging in to the camera. Users will be instructed in how to configure the camera to send alarm signals to Matrix when motion is detected. See the Add Stream documentation for instructions on how to data enter cameras within Matrix.

Important #

This document contains supplemental documentation intended to be used in conjunction with your Alibi users’ manual. This document assumes the user is familiar with the setup and use of their Alibi network camera and has a copy of the applicable manual nearby to reference when necessary.

Please Note: Unless otherwise stated, the fields mentioned within this document are required for correct setup on the camera. If any of these fields are not available to you, you may require a software update. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.

The screenshots within this documentation are of the browser interface for a Alibi ALI-NVR5232P Network Camera. Your interface may look different or have different options available. Be sure to consult your manual to confirm you are updating the correct settings.

SMTP Configuration #

This section instructs users on how to configure the camera’s SMTP settings to communicate with Matrix when triggering signals. See the Stream Management documentation for more information on camera SMTP settings.

Network Video Recorders (NVR) are configured similarly to single camera streams for SMTP communication. See the General NVR Setup documentation for more information on configuring NVRs.

Perform the following steps to configure SMTP settings to send signals.

1. Select the Configuration tab.
2. Select the Network tab located on the left-hand sidebar menu.
3. Select the Advanced Settings submenu beneath the Network tab.
4. Select the Email tab.
5. Input a brief identifier or description of the email origination into the Sender field.
6. Input the email address the notification will send from into the Sender’s Address field.
7. Input the Server address generated under the stream’s SMTP Settings into the SMTP Server field.
8. Input the Server Port number generated under the stream’s SMTP Settings into the SMTP Port field.
   • Typically, ports 25 or 26 are accepted here.
9. Select the Attached Image option.
10. Select 5 from the Interval dropdown.
11. Select one of the Receiver columns.
12. Input a brief description of the recipient into the Receiver field.
13. Select the Receiver’s corresponding Receiver’s Address column.
14. Input the Recipient address generated under the stream’s SMTP Settings into the Receiver’s Address field.
15. Select Save to complete creating the recipient.

Motion Detection Setup #

The Motion Detection functionality of your Alibi Camera has to be configured to prompt the signal to send when motion is identified in a particular area.

Perform the following steps to configure motion detection on the camera.

1. Select the Configuration tab.
2. Select the Event tab located on the left-hand sidebar menu.
   • The following steps will instruct users on creating a basic event. Consult your manual for additional instructions on smart events.
3. Select the Basic Event option.

4. Select the Motion tab.
5. Select the camera you will be editing from the Camera dropdown.
6. Select Enable Motion Detection.
7. Select Enable Dynamic Analysis for Motion.
8. Configure any additional settings on the event per your Alibi User Manual.
9. Whichever event type you select, be sure to select Send Email under the Linkage Method tab for all events you would like to be notified on.
10. Select Save to complete configuring event notifications.

After completing the above instruction sets, your Alibi camera is now configured to send signals when motion is detected.