Create an event

You can create an event that triggers a rule on the Senstar Symphony Server.

When the Senstar Symphony Server receives input from a device, it can trigger a rule. Different devices can trigger rules in different ways. For additional information on devices, see the manufacturer's documentation.

  1. In the Senstar Symphony Server configuration interface, click Rules > Events.
  2. Click New Event.
  3. Type a name for the event.
  4. To add a device, perform the following tasks:
    1. Click Add Devices.
    2. Select the device.
    3. Click OK.
  5. Perform one of the follow tasks:
    • If you add a camera, select the video engine and configure how it triggers a rule.
    • If you add a metadata device, select the input and configure how it triggers a rule.
    • If you add an access control device, select the readers and inputs, and configure how they trigger a rule.
  6. Click Save.