Summary

You can assign specific webcams to individual lodgings so pet parents can see the exact space their pet is in. You can also choose whether webcam access is free or a paid service on the reservation.

Before You Begin

Finish these steps first:

• Register with the Webcam Provider
• Configure Gingr for Integrated Webcams

Warning: If you use a webcam service other than iDogCam, abcKam, or PB&J TV, HTML webcams support public viewing only. You cannot link cameras to specific lodgings unless you use an integrated provider.

Steps

Set Up Webcams for Lodgings

1. Go to Left-hand Navigation: Admin » Manage Areas/Lodging.
2. Scroll to the Area you want and expand it.
3. Select the pencil icon near the Lodging.
4. Find the Camera field and select Click to select under your integrated camera type.

   

5. Choose the camera for that Lodging.
6. Select Save.

Charge for Webcams as an Additional Service

To charge for lodging-specific cameras, link them to a paid service on the reservation. When this is set up, pet parents can see their pet's lodging camera only if the webcam service is on the reservation.

1. Create an additional service for webcam access. See Create an Additional Service.
2. Go to Admin » Reservation Types & Services Configuration.
3. Select the Reservation Type.
4. Find your Webcam Service and select Edit Settings.
5. Scroll to Customer Portal Options.
6. Turn on Use for Webcams.

   

7. Select Save.
8. On the same page, select Rates next to your Webcam Service.

   

9. In the slide-out menu, select the location, find your Webcam Service, and enter the rate.
10. Save your changes.

Related Articles

• Webcams Feature Overview
• Configure Gingr for Integrated Webcams How-To
• Configure Public Cameras How-To