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- | This object allows to control HVAC devices: | + | This object allows to control HVAC devices: |
* **Controller type** Selection among three possible models: | * **Controller type** Selection among three possible models: | ||
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* //KNX interface extended:// This controller allows to set mode and speed using 1 bit objects.\\ | * //KNX interface extended:// This controller allows to set mode and speed using 1 bit objects.\\ | ||
- | If Controller type is ”Mitsubishi AG 150” the following property will appear to | + | If Controller type is ”Mitsubishi AG 150” the following property will appear to define the device address:\\ |
- | | + | * **IP address** HVAC controller IP address.\\ |
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* **Devices** List of HVAC devices linked to the system. | * **Devices** List of HVAC devices linked to the system. | ||
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This object is needed to configure SMTP server parameters to send email messages from the server (used to send alerts, reports etc.). | This object is needed to configure SMTP server parameters to send email messages from the server (used to send alerts, reports etc.). | ||
- | * **SMTP server** Default server hostname of the desired e-mail service, for example | + | * **SMTP server** Default server hostname of the desired e-mail service. For Gmail the server is "smtp.gmail.com" |
- | * **Server port** Default server listening port, for example, for Gmail accounts "587". | + | * **Server port** Default server listening port. This port is usually 25 for not encrypted connection. For Gmail, use port 465 for SSL and 587 for TLS. |
- | * **From** E-mail address specified in the sender field; if this property is empty in the e-mail will appear noreply@thinknx.com in the from field. | + | * **From** E-mail address specified in the sender field; if this property is empty in the e-mail will appear noreply@thinknx.com in the from field. |
- | * **Authentication** Enable or disable SMTP user authentication by means of username and password.\\ If the property ”Authentication” is set to ”Enable”, | + | * **Authentication** Enable or disable SMTP user authentication by means of username and password. It is necessary to enable it when using Gmail server. \\ If the property ”Authentication” is set to ”Enable”, |
- | * Username: E-mail address used as username of the e-mail account. | + | * Username: E-mail address used as username of the e-mail account |
* Password: Password of the e-mail account. | * Password: Password of the e-mail account. | ||
- | * **Use SSL** If enabled, use SSL encription to connect with the server. | + | * **Use SSL** If enabled, use SSL encription to connect with the server. Must be enabled with Gmail. |
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+ | Please note that when Gmail is used with Pop3 apps like Thinknx Server, it is required to enable "Allow less secure apps" from within your Gmail account. | ||
+ | Here's how to find this Gmail security option: | ||
+ | * Open your web browser, e.g., Internet Explorer, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, etc. | ||
+ | * Go to https:// | ||
+ | * Sign into your account. | ||
+ | * Scroll down to the "Less secure app access" | ||
+ | * Turn this option " | ||
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+ | After configuring the Email Account in System, you can now send emails through a generic button or using the Report object as well. | ||
+ | * When using the Generic Command button, select Internal Services --> Email Account --> Your Email Account object --> Send email to recipients and fill the parameters as desired. | ||
+ | * When using the Report object, select Report from System tab, and disable the Default SMTP in the parameters. Then select your Email Account from the dropdown list instead. | ||
==== Object commands ==== | ==== Object commands ==== | ||