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ParkPow Notifications Setup Guide

ParkPow offers the functionality to send alert notifications based via webhooks, by using different services and platforms. This enables users to receive real-time alerts when vehicles of interest are detected, directly on their preferred communication channels. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up notifications for the supported platforms.

Supported Platforms​

PlatformInstructions
PushbulletIntegration Steps
SlackIntegration Steps
TelegramIntegration Steps
DiscordIntegration Steps
Microsoft Power AutomateIntegration Steps
Microsoft TeamsIntegration Steps
Google ChatIntegration Steps

Pushbullet​

Description​

Pushbullet allows you to receive real-time push notifications on your desktop, Android and iOS devices, and web browsers. Ideal for instant alerts when vehicles of interest are detected. Their API can be used for totally custom notifications.

Requirements​

  • A Pushbullet account (free or paid)
  • Pushbullet app installed on devices where you want to receive notifications
  • API access token from your Pushbullet account

Webhook Setup Steps​

  1. Sign in to Pushbullet

  2. Install the Pushbullet app and login with your account on all devices where you want to receive notifications

  3. Create your Pushbullet API token:

    • Go to your account's settings
    • Navigate to the "Access Tokens" section
    • Click "Create Access Token"

    Pushbullet Token

  4. Copy the generated token for use in ParkPow configuration

ParkPow Configuration​

  1. Create a new Webhook in ParkPow

  2. Configure the webhook with the following settings:

    • URL: https://api.pushbullet.com/v2/pushes
    • HTTP Method: POST
    • Content Type: application/json
    • Custom payload: Check this checkbox (required)
    • Headers: Add the following header, replacing <your_access_token_here> with your actual Pushbullet token: 
      {
        "Access-Token": "<your_access_token_here>"
      }

    Webhook setup for Pushbullet

  3. Save the webhook configuration

  4. Create a new ParkPow alert

    • Select the Pushbullet webhook from the Webhooks drop-down menu

You will now receive notifications when matching vehicles are detected:

Alert notification

Slack​

Description​

Slack integration enables you to receive ParkPow alerts directly in your Slack workspace channels. Perfect for team collaboration and monitoring.

Requirements​

  • A Slack workspace with permissions to create incoming webhooks
  • Access to the Slack channel where you want to receive notifications
caution

Only alerts that have an image will be forwarded to Slack. Please make sure that clients that send data to ParkPow are configured to send images along with the vehicle data. Please refer to Snapshot Webhook Guide and Stream Webhook Guide for more information.

Webhook Setup Steps​

  1. Follow the Slack Incoming Webhooks Guide to create a webhook
  2. Select the channel where you want to receive ParkPow notifications
  3. Copy the generated webhook URL

ParkPow Configuration​

  1. Create a new Webhook in ParkPow
  2. Configure the webhook with the following settings:
    • URL: Paste the Slack webhook URL you obtained
    • HTTP Method: POST
    • Content Type: application/json
    • Custom payload: Check this checkbox (required)
  3. Save the webhook configuration
  4. Create a new ParkPow alert
    • Select the Slack webhook from the Webhooks drop-down menu

Telegram​

Description​

Telegram integration allows you to receive ParkPow alerts through Telegram bots. Supports both text-only messages and messages with vehicle images.

Requirements​

  • A Telegram account
  • Access to @BotFather to create a bot
  • Your Telegram Chat ID

Webhook Setup Steps​

  1. Create a bot and get a Bot token from @BotFather
  2. Start a conversation with your bot by sending it any message
  3. Get your Chat ID by visiting the following URL in your browser (replace <Insert_Token_Here> with your bot token): 
    https://api.telegram.org/bot<Insert_Token_Here>/getUpdates
  4. Look for the "chat":{"id": field in the response to find your Chat ID
  5. Choose your webhook URL based on your preference:
    • For text-only alerts (without image): 
      https://api.telegram.org/bot<Insert_Token_Here>/sendMessage
    • For alerts with vehicle images: 
      https://api.telegram.org/bot<Insert_Token_Here>/sendPhoto

ParkPow Configuration​

  1. Create a new Webhook in ParkPow
  2. Configure the webhook with the following settings:
    • URL: Paste the Telegram webhook URL you created (either sendMessage or sendPhoto)
    • HTTP Method: POST
    • Content Type: application/json
    • Custom payload: Check this checkbox (required)
    • Telegram Chat ID: Enter your Chat ID in the field that appears
  3. Save the webhook configuration
  4. Create a new ParkPow alert
    • Select the Telegram webhook from the Webhooks drop-down menu

Discord​

Description​

Discord integration enables you to receive ParkPow alerts in your Discord server channels. Ideal for community monitoring and team notifications.

Requirements​

  • A Discord server with permissions to create webhooks
  • Access to the Discord channel where you want to receive notifications

Webhook Setup Steps​

  1. Follow the Discord Webhooks Guide to create a channel webhook
  2. Select the channel where you want to receive ParkPow notifications
  3. Copy the generated webhook URL

ParkPow Configuration​

  1. Create a new Webhook in ParkPow
  2. Configure the webhook with the following settings:
    • URL: Paste the Discord webhook URL you obtained
    • HTTP Method: POST
    • Content Type: application/json
    • Custom payload: Check this checkbox (required)
  3. Save the webhook configuration
  4. Create a new ParkPow alert
    • Select the Discord webhook from the Webhooks drop-down menu

Microsoft Power Automate​

Description​

Microsoft Power Automate integration allows you to create automated workflows that post ParkPow alerts to Microsoft Teams channels or chats. Provides advanced customization options for alert formatting and routing.

Requirements​

danger

Some Teams plans like the free version lack this feature. Power Automate webhooks are available with Microsoft 365 for business plans such as "Microsoft 365 Business Basic" or higher.

  • Microsoft 365 for business account
  • Microsoft Teams access
  • Permissions to create Power Automate workflows

Webhook Setup Steps​

Option A: Configuration from Power Automate​

  1. In Power Automate templates tab, search for "teams webhook"

  2. Select a template that matches your requirements

    automation-templates

  3. Connect your Microsoft Teams Account then click Continue

    connect teams

  4. Select the Teams' Team and Channel (or Chat for other templates) to post the alerts then click Create

    Teams Chat or Channel

  5. To view the webhook URL, click Edit to load the designer, then click the first item in the designer

    workflow details power automate designer

  6. Copy the webhook URL for ParkPow configuration

Option B: Configuration from Teams​

  1. Click on the More options button of a chat or channel, then select Workflows

    more options workflows

  2. Search for "webhook" then select the desired template

    search templates

  3. Update the workflow name as desired then click "Next"

    template name

  4. Select the Teams' Team and Channel (or Chat for other templates) to post the alerts then click Add Workflow

    Teams Chat or Channel

  5. Copy the shown webhook URL then click Done

    copy webhook

ParkPow Configuration​

  1. Create a new Webhook in ParkPow
  2. Configure the webhook with the following settings:
    • URL: Paste the Power Automate webhook URL you obtained
    • HTTP Method: POST
    • Content Type: application/json
    • Custom payload: Check this checkbox (required)
  3. Save the webhook configuration
  4. Create a new ParkPow alert
    • Select the Power Automate webhook from the Webhooks drop-down menu

New ParkPow alerts will start appearing in your configured Teams channel or chat:

sample alert

tip

  • To edit the workflow and view more info, click on the chat/channel More options > Workflows > Manage

    manage workflows

  • Use the Run History of a workflow to check if ParkPow alerts are reaching Power Automate and processing successfully

Microsoft Teams​

Description​

Microsoft Teams direct webhook integration allows you to post ParkPow alerts directly to Teams channels using incoming webhooks. This is a simpler alternative to Power Automate for basic notifications.

Requirements​

  • Microsoft Teams account
  • Permissions to add incoming webhooks to a Teams channel

Webhook Setup Steps​

  1. Follow the Microsoft Teams Incoming Webhook Guide
  2. Select the channel where you want to receive ParkPow notifications
  3. Configure the webhook name and optional image
  4. Copy the generated webhook URL

ParkPow Configuration​

  1. Create a new Webhook in ParkPow
  2. Configure the webhook with the following settings:
    • URL: Paste the Teams webhook URL you obtained
    • HTTP Method: POST
    • Content Type: application/json
    • Custom payload: Check this checkbox (required)
  3. Save the webhook configuration
  4. Create a new ParkPow alert
    • Select the Teams webhook from the Webhooks drop-down menu

Google Chat​

Description​

Google Chat integration enables you to receive ParkPow alerts in your Google Chat spaces. Perfect for teams using Google Workspace.

Requirements​

  • Google Workspace account
  • Access to Google Chat
  • Permissions to create incoming webhooks in a Google Chat space

Webhook Setup Steps​

  1. Follow the Google Chat Incoming Webhook Guide
  2. Select the space where you want to receive ParkPow notifications
  3. Register and configure the incoming webhook
  4. Copy the generated webhook URL

ParkPow Configuration​

  1. Create a new Webhook in ParkPow
  2. Configure the webhook with the following settings:
    • URL: Paste the Google Chat webhook URL you obtained
    • HTTP Method: POST
    • Content Type: application/json
    • Custom payload: Check this checkbox (required)
  3. Save the webhook configuration
  4. Create a new ParkPow alert
    • Select the Google Chat webhook from the Webhooks drop-down menu

Alert Criteria Configuration​

When creating a ParkPow alert, you can define specific criteria to filter which vehicles will trigger notifications. This allows you to customize alerts based on license plates, vehicle types, colors, or other attributes.

For detailed instructions on configuring alert criteria, please refer to the ParkPow Alert Configuration Guide. In order to use the notification webhooks, make sure to select the desired webhook from the Webhooks drop-down menu during alert creation.

Troubleshooting​

For any issues related to notifications, please refer to the ParkPow FAQ or contact our support team at [email protected].

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