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Monza

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#310639 8-Nov-2023 10:08
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Over the years whenever PBtech had a sale I would pick up a relatively cheap (eg a DCS-930L for $45) D-Link security camera. For what I need they worked fine and could set them up that when they detected movement it would send an email with a photos. 

 

This all worked fine until last year Gmail closed down the ability for 'less secure apps' to log in automatically. Does anyone know of a email service (ideally free) that still allows this? I've already tried Hotmail too. In the Dlink settings there is options to use either SSL-TLS or STARTTLS as per How do setup email notifications on my mydlink camera | D-Link UK

 

The cameras have the option to use a FTP server which I could set up on my media server at home but then not so easy to access from phone when not home etc.

 

 


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MarkM536
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  #3157419 8-Nov-2023 19:41
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Monza:

 

This all worked fine until last year Gmail closed down the ability for 'less secure apps' to log in automatically. Does anyone know of a email service (ideally free) that still allows this?

 

 

Gmail does still allow less secure apps, but you need to enable 2FA on your Google account and then create an application password.

 

I use Gmail just fine with my CCTV and other devices after setting an app password.

 

 

 

A video I did a few years ago as shown here:

 


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