Alert Configuration

Configure intelligent notifications and alert preferences for your video surveillance system

Notification Types

Email Alerts

Receive notifications via email with optional attachments

Instant or batched delivery
Rich HTML formatting
Image attachments
Multiple recipients

SETUP:

Add email addresses in Dashboard → Settings → Notifications

SMS Notifications

Critical alerts sent directly to your mobile phone

High-priority alerts only
Global phone number support
Message rate limiting
Delivery confirmation

SETUP:

Configure phone numbers and verify via SMS code

Webhook Integration

Send alerts to your own systems and applications

JSON payload format
Retry mechanism
Custom headers
Signature verification

SETUP:

Provide webhook URL and configure authentication

Alert Severity Levels

C

Critical

Immediate

Immediate attention required - high confidence detections

Common Examples:

Security breaches
Equipment failures
Safety incidents

Notification Channels:

SMSEmailWebhook
W

Warning

Within 5 minutes

Potential issues that should be reviewed

Common Examples:

Unusual activity
Zone violations
System alerts

Notification Channels:

EmailWebhook
I

Info

Batched hourly

General notifications and system status updates

Common Examples:

Daily summaries
System updates
Maintenance

Notification Channels:

Email

Alert Setup Guide

1

Configure Notification Channels

Set up your preferred notification methods

Navigate to Dashboard → Settings → Notifications
Add email addresses for alerts
Configure phone numbers for SMS (optional)
Set up webhook URLs for system integration
2

Set Alert Levels

Choose which events trigger notifications

Define what constitutes Critical vs Warning alerts
Set confidence thresholds for each level
Configure alert frequency and cooldown periods
Test each alert level with sample events
3

Configure Zone-Specific Rules

Customize alerts for different detection zones

Access zone settings from your stream configuration
Set different alert levels for different zones
Configure zone-specific notification preferences
Enable or disable alerts for specific times
4

Test & Monitor

Verify alert delivery and optimize settings

Send test alerts to verify delivery
Monitor alert frequency and adjust thresholds
Review alert logs for false positives
Fine-tune settings based on actual usage

Alert Scheduling

Configure different alert rules based on time and schedule

Business Hours

Different alert rules during work hours

Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM

Lower sensitivity for normal activity
Email alerts for most events
SMS only for critical issues

After Hours

Enhanced security during off-hours

Evenings, Weekends, Holidays

Higher sensitivity for any activity
Immediate SMS for all detections
Email alerts with image attachments

Maintenance Mode

Reduced alerts during scheduled maintenance

As needed for system updates

Critical alerts only
Suppress routine notifications
Log events for later review

Webhook Integration

Integrate Perimi alerts with your existing systems using webhooks. Each alert sends a JSON payload to your specified endpoint.

Example Webhook Payload
{
  "alert_id": "alert_123456",
  "stream_id": "stream_abc",
  "stream_name": "Main Entrance Camera",
  "timestamp": "2024-01-14T10:30:00Z",
  "alert_level": "critical",
  "confidence": 0.95,
  "detection_type": "motion",
  "zone_name": "Entry Zone",
  "image_url": "https://storage.perimi.ai/alerts/123456.jpg",
  "metadata": {
    "object_count": 1,
    "zone_coordinates": [[100, 100], [400, 300]],
    "duration": 5.2
  }
}

Webhook Configuration

URL:https://your-system.com/perimi-webhook
Method:POST
Content-Type:application/json

Security Features

HMAC signature verification
Custom authentication headers
Automatic retry with backoff
Delivery confirmation

Ready to Configure Alerts?

Start with basic email notifications and expand to advanced webhook integrations

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