Vera Alerts Android Client 3.02

Apps & Remote Access VeraAlerts
#1

I hope I have now fixed the problems with accessing Pictures and Videos attached to alerts.

I previously used a quick solution, and around the time I released the code, MCV added more forwarding servers … Now I use the published process!

Sorry it took so long … I have had some other priorities.

Still need to work at improving the video frame rate.

Let me know how it works …

#2

Keep up the good work, appreciated

#3

Hi Richard
How do I view the video…mx player says it cant play the file on my android device

#4

Use the Vera Alerts app to view the file.

#5

Tried that too and nothing but a white screen with control buttons on the bottom…it could be my connection tho

#6

Not sure if this is related, but I noticed that local network connection is not working… What can I send you to help diagnose if necesary?

#7

Richard

i have the same, only the white mediaplayer with control buttons shown below. no video or pictures available.

do we need to upgrade the VeraAlert app on the VERA as well?

#8

You need VeraAlerts 3.0 plugin in the Vera side.
You need Vera Android 3.02

Get the pictures working first … they are standard jpg files. Lots of applications should be able to read these … including the Vera Alerts Application.

Do you have a File explorer on your Phone ?
Do you have any files in:
/sdcard/Pictures/VeraAlerts/

If not then there is a communications problem …
If you have any jpg file you should be able to open it with Vera Alerts. (Use the open with option if you already have a default application for jpg files).

#9

Hi Richard
I have tried the Picture option and still the same result…the pictures/veraalerts folder is empty as well.
I have entered my login details correctly…any ideas what could be the issue?

#10

I guess I will have to add some local logging options so I can see what’s happening.
But the fact that the folder is empty tells me that it’s a communications problem.

Are you sure the UserId, Password, and Serial number are all correct ?
This fetches the data through CP.MIOS.com and needs all of that info to locate your vera. A picture is too big to send with the message … so I have to go back and fetch it.

#11

[quote=“RichardTSchaefer”]I guess I will have to add some local logging options so I can see what’s happening.
But the fact that the folder is empty tells me that it’s a communications problem.

Are you sure the UserId, Password, and Serial number are all correct ?
This fetches the data through CP.MIOS.com and needs all of that info to locate your vera. A picture is too big to send with the message … so I have to go back and fetch it.[/quote]
Yes I am certain the login details are correct

Edit: just tried to double check the settings but the Vera alerts app on my galaxy s 2 crashes whenever I try to enter the settings page

#12

Make sure you send a crash report … I can lookup the problem and fix that too …

#13

I sent a few :slight_smile:

#14

I have some problems to to open the picture.

It is send by the Vera alerts 3.0 app.
And I recieve a sound on my Google nexus (android 4.2.2)
Sometimes the picture shows, but most of the times the picture can’t be found.
It even isnt in de folder /sdcard/Pictures/VeraAlerts/

Is there a way to check what is going on (android app)

Andr?

#15

I have to add some debugging to the app to see why the connection is not working.

#16

I have a problem receving messages.
I can recive internal messages but aperntly not process notifications.
My phone provider called “3”, in Denmark, does not offer email to sms. No other provider in Denmark does, I am told. Is this the problem ?
However I should be able to recive standard sms from US.
Maybe I have done somthing wrong in my settings ?
Regards
CE

#17
I can recive internal messages but aperntly not process notifications.
Does this mean you get messages like [b]Vera Startup[/b] ? In Vera Settings ... toggle the [b]Process Notifications[/b] and [b]Internal Alerts[/b] settings. At times the initial settings do not get set properly ... and even though they show checked ... they really are not.
#18

Thanks Richard
I will try again.
Yes, I can get a message when vera starts.
I thought the other messages was sent over MCV. It seems I cannot get them.
Regards
Carl Erik

#19

No, it still does not work.
I can send a test but I am not notified by devices.
They are in the notification configuration and the proces notification is checked.
Regards
CE

#20

Hi Richard
It seems that I am still having issues with {timestamp} function as aux message. I am using the lastest versions as far as I’m aware