Integration of the Meraki platform creates additional video capabilities for Elements. The Meraki integration may be requested on the Marketplace page.

A Meraki integration requires a license and may affect the system operating costs. Contact your VAR for more information.

Meraki Configuration

Before using Meraki in Elements, install and configure the Meraki products according to the manufacturer documentation.

Elements Configuration

Configuration of the Meraki connector is done in the customer portal.

Meraki API Key

  1. Obtain the API key using the Meraki dashboard. For more information, refer to the manufacturer documentation, Cisco Meraki Dashboard API.
  2. On the Marketplace page, under Cisco Meraki, select Manage.
  3. Enter the Meraki API Key.
  4. Select Save.

Add the Meraki Connector

  1. On the Devices page, select Add > Meraki Connector.
  2. On the configuration screen, enter a descriptive Name for the device.
  3. For the Organization, choose the Meraki organization.
  4. For the Network, choose the Meraki network.
  5. Select Done.

Add a Camera

Meraki cameras may be added to Elements.

  1. On the Meraki Connector, select Add a Meraki Camera.
  2. On the configuration screen, enter a descriptive Name for the device. This name will be used to identify the camera in the Elements system.
  3. Select the camera. The cameras are listed based on the MAC address or camera name configured in the Meraki system.
  4. Select Done.

After the camera has been successfully added in Elements and is online, viewing its details will display a snapshot of the video from the camera. Select Open Cisco Meraki Dashboard to view the video.

Meraki cameras may be added to monitor spaces or elevators; however, they may not be added to the dashboard video view.

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