FastID+ Insights Notifications Setup

The FastID+ Insights Notifications Setup page provides configuration parameters for external messaging platforms, which can be used to send alert notifications to external messaging and automation platforms using webhooks. This allows wash operators and managers to receive near-real-time updates when vehicles that match alert criteria are detected.

Supported Notification Integrations

  • Discord
  • Google Chat
  • Microsoft Power Automate
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Pushbullet
  • Slack
  • Telegram

Alert Criteria Configuration

When you create or edit an alert, you can define the vehicle conditions that trigger notifications. Examples include plate number, vehicle type, color, or other recognized attributes.

To use a webhook notification, select the desired webhook in the alert configuration after the webhook has been created.

Discord Integration

Discord integration sends alert notifications to a Discord server channel for monitoring and team communication.

Requirements

  • A Discord server with permission to create webhooks.
  • Access to the Discord channel that will receive notifications.

Set Up the Discord Webhook

  1. Create a webhook for the target Discord channel.
  2. Select the channel that will receive notifications.
  3. Copy the generated webhook URL.

Configure the Webhook in the LPR System

  1. Create a new webhook.
  2. Paste the Discord webhook URL.
  3. Set the HTTP method to POST.
  4. Set the content type to application/json.
  5. Enable Custom payload.
  6. Save the webhook.
  7. Create or edit an alert template.
  8. Select the Discord webhook in the webhook selection field.

Google Chat Integration

Google Chat integration sends alert notifications to a Google Chat space, which can be useful for teams using Google Workspace for operational communication.

Requirements

  • A Google Workspace account.
  • Access to Google Chat.
  • Permission to create incoming webhooks in a Google Chat space.

Set Up the Google Chat Webhook

  1. Create an incoming webhook in the target Google Chat space.
  2. Select the space that will receive notifications.
  3. Register and configure the incoming webhook.
  4. Copy the generated webhook URL.

Configure the Webhook in the LPR System

  1. Create a new webhook.
  2. Paste the Google Chat webhook URL.
  3. Set the HTTP method to POST.
  4. Set the content type to application/json.
  5. Enable Custom payload.
  6. Save the webhook.
  7. Create or edit an alert template.
  8. Select the Google Chat webhook in the webhook selection field.

Microsoft Power Automate Integration

Microsoft Power Automate can route LPR alerts into Microsoft Teams chats, Teams channels, or other automated workflows. This option is helpful when you need more flexibility than a basic direct webhook provides.

For many users, a direct Microsoft Teams notification may be easier to set up if advanced workflow processing is not required.

Requirements

  • A Microsoft 365 business account that supports Power Automate webhooks.
  • Access to Microsoft Teams.
  • Permission to create Power Automate workflows.

Set Up the Power Automate Webhook

Option A: Create the Workflow in Power Automate

  1. Open Power Automate and search for a Teams webhook template.
  2. Select a template that matches your needs.
  3. Connect your Microsoft Teams account.
  4. Select the Team and Channel, or chat, that will receive the alerts.
  5. Create the workflow.
  6. Open the workflow designer.
  7. Copy the generated webhook URL.

Option B: Create the Workflow from Microsoft Teams

  1. Open the more options menu for a Teams chat or channel.
  2. Select Workflows.
  3. Search for a webhook workflow template.
  4. Name the workflow.
  5. Select the Team and Channel, or chat, that will receive the alerts.
  6. Add the workflow.
  7. Copy the generated webhook URL.

Configure the Webhook in the LPR System

  1. Create a new webhook.
  2. Paste the Power Automate webhook URL.
  3. Set the HTTP method to POST.
  4. Set the content type to application/json.
  5. Enable Custom payload.
  6. Save the webhook.
  7. Create or edit an alert template.
  8. Select the Power Automate webhook in the webhook selection field.

After the webhook is connected to an alert, matching alerts begin appearing in the configured Teams destination or automation flow. You can review workflow status by opening the workflow management area and checking the run history.

Microsoft Teams Integration

Microsoft Teams direct webhook integration posts notifications directly to a Teams channel. This option is typically simpler than Power Automate for basic alert delivery.

Requirements

  • A Microsoft Teams account.
  • Permission to add incoming webhooks to a Teams channel.

Set Up the Teams Webhook

  1. Create an incoming webhook for the target Teams channel.
  2. Select the channel that will receive notifications.
  3. Set the webhook name and optional image if desired.
  4. Copy the generated webhook URL.

Configure the Webhook in the LPR System

  1. Create a new webhook.
  2. Paste the Teams webhook URL.
  3. Set the HTTP method to POST.
  4. Set the content type to application/json.
  5. Enable Custom payload.
  6. Save the webhook.
  7. Create or edit an alert template.
  8. Select the Teams webhook in the webhook selection field.

Pushbullet Integration

Pushbullet can send instant notifications to desktops, mobile devices, and supported web browsers. This can be useful when staff need quick notice that a vehicle matching alert criteria has entered the lane.

Requirements

  • A Pushbullet account.
  • The Pushbullet app installed on the devices that will receive notifications.
  • An API access token from the Pushbullet account.

Set Up the Pushbullet Webhook

  1. Sign in to Pushbullet.
  2. Install the Pushbullet app and sign in on each device that should receive notifications.
  3. Open your Pushbullet account settings.
  4. Go to the Access Tokens section.
  5. Select Create Access Token.
  6. Copy the generated token for later use.

Configure the Webhook in the LPR System

  1. Create a new webhook.
  2. Use the Pushbullet API URL as the webhook destination.
  3. Set the HTTP method to POST.
  4. Set the content type to application/json.
  5. Enable Custom payload.
  6. Add the required access token header.
  7. Save the webhook.
  8. Create or edit an alert template.
  9. Select the Pushbullet webhook in the webhook selection field.

Slack Integration

Slack integration sends alerts to a Slack workspace channel so team members can review notifications together.

Requirements

  • A Slack workspace with permission to create incoming webhooks.
  • Access to the Slack channel that will receive notifications.

Only alerts that include an image are forwarded to Slack.

Set Up the Slack Webhook

  1. Create an incoming webhook in Slack.
  2. Select the Slack channel that will receive notifications.
  3. Copy the generated webhook URL.

Configure the Webhook in the LPR System

  1. Create a new webhook.
  2. Paste the Slack webhook URL.
  3. Set the HTTP method to POST.
  4. Set the content type to application/json.
  5. Enable Custom payload.
  6. Save the webhook.
  7. Create or edit an alert template.
  8. Select the Slack webhook in the webhook selection field.

Telegram Integration

Telegram integration sends alerts through a Telegram bot. Depending on the webhook endpoint you choose, alerts can be delivered as text-only messages or messages that include a vehicle image.

Requirements

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

Set Up the Telegram Webhook

  1. Create a bot and obtain a bot token from @BotFather.
  2. Send a message to the bot to start the conversation.
  3. Retrieve your chat ID by checking the bot updates response.
  4. Choose the appropriate Telegram endpoint for text messages or photo messages.

Configure the Webhook in the LPR System

  1. Create a new webhook.
  2. Paste the Telegram webhook URL.
  3. Set the HTTP method to POST.
  4. Set the content type to application/json.
  5. Enable Custom payload.
  6. Enter the Telegram chat ID if prompted.
  7. Save the webhook.
  8. Create or edit an alert template.
  9. Select the Telegram webhook in the webhook selection field.