Summary

You can connect your webcams to Gingr so customers can watch live streams in the customer portal. This article covers the integrated webcam providers: iDogCam, abcKam, and PB&J TV.

Before You Begin

You choose whether customers can see public webcams for free or must pay. By default, public cameras are free. To charge for public camera access during a reservation stay:

1. Go to Left-hand Navigation: Admin » Webcams.
2. Turn on Require Webcam Service for Public Cameras.

   

This setting applies to all locations in your app. When it is on, Gingr checks whether a reservation includes the webcam service before it shows the cameras to pet parents.

Tip: If you use a webcam system that is not integrated, such as a third-party service with its own embed code, see Configure Gingr for HTML Webcams.

Steps

1. Get your Kennel ID from iDogCam, abcKam, or PB&J TV.
2. Go to Left-hand Navigation: Admin » Webcams.
3. If you have more than one location, select the location from the dropdown so you change the right settings.
4. Enter your Kennel ID in the matching field:
   • iDogCam: the iDogCam Kennel ID field.
   • abcKam: the abcKam Kennel ID field.
   • PB&J TV: the PB&J Kennel ID field.

   

iDogCam Two-Way Authorization Code

iDogCam has an optional two-way authorization code. It makes customers enter an auth code to view live camera feeds, which adds another layer of security.

Related Articles

• Webcams Feature Overview
• Configure Public Cameras How-To
• Configure Lodging-Specific Cameras How-To