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Camera "too" sensitive when turning off a light #461

@CedarTree72

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@CedarTree72

Hello. New to HB world. I'm using Camera-UI to trigger turning on a light switch in my Garage when motion triggered. Works easily. However, I also have HomeKit turn off the light after 15 mins, at which time the Camera sees the turning off of the light as "motion", and retriggers the light. Sometimes it works fine, but usually not. I think Apple is handling the motion logic so I can't tweak that sensitivity down. The camera (Amcrest brand) allows me to send an email when motion is detected, and does allow me to change the motion sensitivity in theory. Is there a plugin that can get an email (with subject line for example that says "Garage Camera" triggered) and translate that into turning on the light? So I can rely on the camera's motion sensor and not Apple's? Or does an HTTP or MQTT server help somehow (with total ignorance of how to set that up!).

(EDIT) Also, all my IP cameras feed into BlueIris security system, so not sure if that is another route I should explore? BlueIris can send emails, etc. when a true motion event occurs. But no idea how to pursue that any further...

THANKS!!!

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