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Gmail new SMTP IP address: July 2016 Change the SMTP server to 74.125.136.109 and it will all work again

There have been some DNS issues in the last week in your area Lymebayalarms... related to the broadband infrastructure not Gmail

Gmail have made some changes to help prevent machine to machine type communications. In the T&C's I believe it says that Gmail is for personal human use. The changes suggested above currently work, but I's suggest keeping on top of any amendments if you use on customer sites... Alternatively, buy a domain from someone like UK2.net for £4 and use that.

Generally, if things seem too good to be true they are... They're called clawbacks. if you decide to do it, setup an LLP and make sure you don't give any guarantees on your house etc even for the bank! once bitten twice shy

Yes it supports the IP cameras in addition to the turbo/analogue channels. if/when you want more IP channels then you turn one analogue channel off to get 1 extra IP channel. At the Hikvision roadshow they said the new Turbo 3.0 does 3MP and soon to have 5MP and fisheye too! Existing recorders also support smart features and ANPR for free! On Turbo 1.0 product make sure you buy the HQHI model. On Turbo 3.0, you'll probably want the HUHI models HD-TVI is an open standard so you're not limited to one manufacturer should the worst happen!

Consultant called Robyn. Pretty knowledgable chap - have had several conversations with him at shows and events.

good shout, the cable length limitation of RS232 is a bit of a pain...

If you could reset the development clock and have your dream integration setup what would it be? Pick anything from intruder, access, cctv, intercom, voip, gates, home automation, lights, audio etc. How would you do it? Which system would be your primary module eg intruder or CCTV? how would you interact with it? is an App a neccessary extension? Is there anything out there that you'd like to do that isn't available now?