Indigo Domotics

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:27 pm**

Does anyone know of a Python way to send CCTV snapshot files via iMessage? Currently I do it with AppleScript, but since support for this is being withdrawn I need to change this.

I know I can use py-applescript, but a pure Python solution would be nice.

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:50 pm**

Python has the smtplib module to send emails. The iMessage question has been asked on reddit without a clear answer.

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2017 1:51 pm**

Being withdrawn? I've only heard strong admonitions from Jay and Matt to move to Python because they're uncertain what Apple is going to do with AppleScript. From what I can tell, it's still supported in High Sierra.

Also, please share these scripts.

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2017 2:05 pm**

Different Computers wrote:
Being withdrawn? I've only heard strong admonitions from Jay and Matt to move to Python because they're uncertain what Apple is going to do with AppleScript. From what I can tell, it's still supported in High Sierra.

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Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:10 pm**

@Different Computers

Here's one of my AppleScripts. When the doorbell rings I run a Python script to grab three CCTV snapshots 5 seconds apart, then run this script to send the images via Messages.

Code: Select all: set theAttachment1 to POSIX file "/Snapshots/snap1.jpg" set theAttachment2 to POSIX file "/Snapshots/snap2.jpg" set theAttachment3 to POSIX file "/Snapshots/snap3.jpg" tell application "Messages" send theAttachment1 to buddy "+441234567890" of service "E:mailaddress@mailserver.com" send theAttachment2 to buddy "+441234567890" of service "E:mailaddress@mailserver.com" send theAttachment3 to buddy "+441234567890" of service "E:mailaddress@mailserver.com" end tell

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:12 pm**

Thanks Jay -I saw the Reddit discussion before I posted here. I guess it's the wrapper solution for now...

Posted: **Sat Sep 09, 2017 5:21 pm**

Not sure I'd change anything on the script above since it isn't talking to Indigo...

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:57 am**

The script is currently embedded in a trigger though - so I'll have to wrap it (or change it to external).

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:13 am**

@racarter would you mind sharing the python script that collects the snapshots from the camera?

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:10 am**

racarter wrote:
The script is currently embedded in a trigger though - so I'll have to wrap it (or change it to external).

Yes, easiest approach would probably be to make it an external script file (via the Script Editor app). Indigo 7.2+ will be able to execute external AppleScript files. At this point we don't think we'll support embedded AppleScripts (even if they don't target Indigo Server).

Posted: **Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:45 am**

Thanks Matt.

@Gusten

Here's a script which works with my Hikvision DVR. I run three such scripts at 5 second intervals when the doorbell rings or when the side gate is opened, then send the images via iMessage.

Code: Select all: import urllib2 import base64 img = "/<path to image folder>/snap1.jpg" devIP = "<DVR IP address>" username = "<DVR user name>" password = "<DVR password>" request = urllib2.Request("http://%s/PSIA/Streaming/channels/101/picture" % devIP) base64string = base64.encodestring('%s:%s' % (username, password)).replace('\n', '') request.add_header("Authorization", "Basic %s" % base64string) buffer = urllib2.urlopen(request).read() f = open(img, 'wb') f.write(buffer) f.close()

Posted: **Mon Sep 11, 2017 11:56 pm**

Thanx, this wont work with my camera, mayby someone can help me

I have an Axis IP camera, and the download link for an snapshot is

Code: Select all: http://192.168.213.238/jpg/image.jpg

So i tried this

Code: Select all: import urllib2 import base64 devIP = "192.168.213.238" username = "xxxxx" password = "xxxxx" request = urllib2.Request("http://%s/jpg/image.jpg" % devIP) base64string = base64.encodestring('%s:%s' % (username, password)).replace('\n', '') request.add_header("Authorization", "Basic %s" % base64string) buffer = urllib2.urlopen(request).read() f = open(img, 'wb') f.write(buffer) f.close()

A get an HTTP Error 401: Unauthorized

if i change the path of the image to something wrong that do not exist i get

HTTP Error 404: Not found

so it seems like the script do go to the correct place, but is not able to log in?

If a use a browser, this way will work to se the image

Code: Select all: http://username:password@192.168.213.238/jpg/image.jpg

Can anyone figure out why this is not working?

/Martin

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2017 1:29 am**

@Gusten

I guess the authorisation for Axis different to Hikvision.

Try something like:

Code: Select all: base64.encodestring('%s:%s' % ('user', 'password'))[:-1]

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2017 2:35 am**

Thanx, this didn't seems to work

Code: Select all: Script Error embedded script: invalid syntax Script Error around line 5 - "buffer = urllib2.urlopen(username:password@192.168.213.238/jpg/image.jpg).read()"

Posted: **Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:46 am**

Working blind here! I've edited the code, which should remove the syntax error.

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