Set Up Rules For Events - Axis Q16 Series User Manual

AXIS Q16 Network Camera Series
Configure your device
6. Select the SMB version or leave it on Auto.
7. Select Add share even if connection fails if you experience temporary connection issues, or if the share is not yet
configured.
8. Click Add.
Record and watch video
Record video directly from the camera
1. Go to Video > Image.
2. To start a recording, click
If you haven't set up any storage, click
network storage on page 12
3. To stop recording, click
Watch video
1. Go to Recordings.
2. Click

Set up rules for events

You can create rules to make your device perform an action when certain events occur. A rule consists of conditions and actions.
The conditions can be used to trigger the actions. For example, the device can start a recording or send an email when it detects
motion, or show an overlay text while the device is recording.
To learn more, check out our guide Get started with rules for events.
Trigger an action
1. Go to System > Events and add a rule. The rule defines when the device will perform certain actions. You can set
up rules as scheduled, recurring, or manually triggered.
2. Enter a Name.
3. Select the Condition that must be met to trigger the action. If you specify more than one condition for the rule, all of the
conditions must be met to trigger the action.
4. Select which Action the device should perform when the conditions are met.
Note
If you make changes to an active rule, the rule must be turned on again for the changes to take effect.
Show a text overlay in the video stream when the device detects an object
This example explains how to display the text "Motion detected" when the device detects an object.
1. Start the application if it is not already running.
2. Make sure you have set up the application according to your needs.
Add the overlay text:
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again.
for your recording in the list.
and . For instructions on how to set up network storage, see Set up
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