Cache450 (Customer) asked a question.
I use Gmail to send out my emails and text alerts from cmore ea9. But I have recently received notification on those gmail accounts that after may 30, 2022 that using the "less secure apps" option will no longer be available. Im assuming that will stop cmore from sending out emails for my ALERTS. Is there a work-around coming to alleviate this or is there another good option available to send emails
Hi @Cache450 (Customer)
I would then set up a Restricted Gmail SMTP server.
https://support.google.com/a/answer/176600?hl=en#zippy=
Here is a post on how to do this.
https://accautomation.ca/brx-plc-email-text-sms-messaging-gmail/
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
Per Google's support site:
After May 30, 2022, there are 3 steps needed to continue device access to Gmail.
Notes:
This is not an official procedure, but the attached covers how to use App Passwords with Gmail. I have tested this successfully.
Awesome! This is great! I had not worked with this panel for a couple of years and it used to send emails for alarms....then it stopped. Thank you so much for the detailed instructions. I would never have found it in Google without your help.
This is now a Knowledge Article covering C-more, Productivity and Do-more/BRX.
I have put together a YouTube Short Video on this information.
https://youtube.com/shorts/r9WxLTNDz24
The following posts will deal with Gmail accounts on the controllers.
C-More EA9 Sending Email
https://accautomation.ca/c-more-ea9-hmi-series-panel-sending-email/
C-More Series of HMI
https://accautomation.ca/series/c-more-hmi-series-panel/
BRX Do-More PLC Sending Email
https://accautomation.ca/brx-plc-email-text-sms-messaging-gmail/
BRX Do-More Series of PLC
https://accautomation.ca/series/brx-do-more-plc/
Productivity 1000 PLC (PAC) Sending Email
https://accautomation.ca/productivity-1000-series-plc-email-and-text-communication/
Productivity PLC Series
https://accautomation.ca/series/productivity-1000-plc/
Regards,
Garry
Hello Garry. I have a Productivity 2000 PLC and i have an TLS handshake error when i try to send an email. I tried the CA certificat of Gmail but nothing
I have seen all your tutoriel about send an email with a productivity 1000 plc.
Please another suggestion of solutions?
Hi @Armel23 (Customer)
I would check your DNS settings.
Use the google settings of 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4
I hope this helps you out.
Regards,
Garry
Email and Text Communication – Video
Google is removing “Less Secured Apps” in the mail app. (Gmail) If you are using this to send email from your controller, you must enable 2-step verification. This will then give you the option to generate an “App Password” for your controller or program.
Gmail Less Secure App Access – App Passwords
The PLC doesn't create the account. You create a Gmail account, enable MFA, generate an app password for device type "other" and enter than into the password field in PLC.