documentation/content/applications/general/iot/devices/camera.md
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# Connect a camera
A camera can be connected to an {abbr}`IoT (Internet of Things)` box with an Odoo database in just a
few steps. Once a camera is connected to an {abbr}`IoT (Internet of Things)` box, it can be used in
a manufacturing process, or it can be linked to a quality control point/quality check. Doing so
allows for the taking of pictures when a chosen quality control point/check has been reached, or
when a specific key is pressed during manufacturing.
## Connection
To connect a camera to an {abbr}`IoT (Internet of Things)` box, simply connect the two via cable.
This is usually done with a {abbr}`USB (Universal Serial Bus)` cable of some sort.
If the camera is [supported](https://www.odoo.com/page/iot-hardware), there is no need to set up
anything, as it'll be detected as soon as it's connected.
```{image} camera/camera-dropdown.png
:align: center
:alt: Camera recognized on the IoT box.
```
## Link camera to quality control point in manufacturing process
In the {menuselection}`Quality app`, a device can be set up on a {guilabel}`Quality Control Point`.
To do that, navigate to the {menuselection}`Quality app --> Quality Control --> Control Points` and
open the desired {guilabel}`Control Point` that'll be linked to the camera.
On the control point form, edit the control point by selecting the {guilabel}`Type` field, and
clicking on {guilabel}`Take a Picture` from the drop-down menu. Doing so reveals a field called
{guilabel}`Device`, wherein the attached *device* can be selected. {guilabel}`Save` the changes, if
required.
```{image} camera/control-point-device.png
:align: center
:alt: Setting up the device on the quality control point.
```
The camera is now useable with the selected quality control point. When the quality control point
is reached during the manufacturing process, the database prompts the operator to take a picture.
```{image} camera/serial-number-picture.png
:align: center
:alt: Graphic user interface of the device on the quality control point.
```
:::{note}
Quality control points can also be accessed by navigating to {menuselection}`IoT App -->
Devices`. From here, select the device. There is a {guilabel}`Quality Control Points` tab, where
they can be added with the device.
:::
:::{tip}
On a quality check form, the {guilabel}`Type` of check can also be specified to {guilabel}`Take a
Picture`. Navigate to {menuselection}`Quality app --> Quality Control --> Quality Checks --> New`
to create a new quality check from the {guilabel}`Quality Checks` page.
:::
:::{seealso}
- {doc}`/applications/inventory_and_mrp/quality/quality_management/quality_control_points`
- {doc}`/applications/inventory_and_mrp/quality/quality_management/quality_alerts`
:::
## Link camera to a work center in the Manufacturing app
To link a camera to an action, it first needs to be configured on a work center. Navigate to
{menuselection}`Manufacturing app --> Configuration --> Work Centers`. Next, go to the desired
{guilabel}`Work Center` in which a camera will be used to reveal that specific work center's detail
form. From here, add the device in the {guilabel}`IoT Triggers` tab, in the {guilabel}`Device`
column, by clicking {guilabel}`Add a Line`.
Now, the camera device can be linked to the {guilabel}`Action` column drop-down option labeled
{guilabel}`Take a Picture`. A key can also be added to trigger the action.
:::{important}
The first trigger listed is chosen first. The order of triggers matters, and they can be dragged
into any desired order.
:::
:::{note}
On the {guilabel}`Work Order` screen, a status graphic indicates whether the database is
correctly connected to the camera.
:::
:::{seealso}
{ref}`workcenter_iot`
:::