Once the camera image has successfully uploaded to the server, the image will appear next to the WeatherCam credentials. An example for the Nest Camera is referenced below. Program an upload interval of 60 seconds or greater.Įnter the static URL associated with your camera hosting software. – The maximum upload interval is one minute. – Select passive mode (PASV), if available. – Some cameras like Foscam may require you enter the server header, rather than. Enter these credentials into your camera’s ftp network settings. The website automatically generates the servername, username and password. URL: If you are hosting on another website, provide a URL.FTP: Most network cameras include FTP upload.Next, choose the format for your camera (FTP or URL):
WeatherCam images can be uploaded, viewed, and shared on as well as the Ambient Weather on iOS and Android apps.Īs of December 29, 2021, for FTP cameras Ambient now offers time lapse video of the uploaded screen shots with weather data overlayįrom the dev ices panel, select Add WeatherCam. More than one alert can be set for the same parameter. Alert is not set because 5 minutes ago, the alert was already sent. If Wind Speed is greater than 20, send an alert. Here is an example scenario with the Notification Time Window set to 10 minutes. This is useful for parameters like wind speed, that change often and rapidly. The Notification Time Window is the minimum time after an alert can be repeated for the same condition. This prevents repeated alerts for the same parameter. Once the value falls within the normal range, the alert is reset, and an alarm can be sent again once outside the range again. If the value exceeds (greater than or less than) the alert amount, a text or email is sent. Text or Email alerts can be sent when a specific parameter is out of range. To set alerts, login to your account and select the Alerts page: We hope you enjoy using this new skill from Ambient Weather. You can ask for your indoor weather report as well by saying, "indoor conditions." This will provide you with your outdoor weather report. Say: "Alexa, ask Ambient Weather… weather report." Once the Ambient Weather Skill has been enabled for Amazon Alexa, you can begin asking questions about your indoor and outdoor weather conditions. Sign in to your Amazon account and add the Ambient Weather Skill at no cost.ĭownload the Ambient Weather Amazon Alexa Skill. offers a customizable dashboard of your conditions and sensors along with a large interactive weather community where you can share your own forecasts and connect with stations in your area.
Use the MAC address you acquired in the previous step to register your account!ĭon't forget to return to your personal dashboard once you've completed setting up Amazon Alexa.