300-435 Question 294
Select 3A retail chain is using Meraki MV smart cameras to monitor foot traffic in their stores. They want to use the MV Sense API to gather real-time data about motion events and analyze customer movement patterns. What is required to enable and use the MV Sense API effectively for this purpose?
- A
The Meraki MV camera must have an active MV Sense license.
- B
The MV Sense API must be enabled through the Meraki dashboard.
- C
The camera must be connected to the same VLAN as the client application accessing the API.
- D
A valid API key must be generated and used for authentication when accessing the MV Sense API.
- E
The MV camera must support Object Detection mode to gather motion-based analytics.
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
To use the MV Sense API effectively, key requirements include an active MV Sense license, enabling the API in the Meraki dashboard, and using an API key for authentication. These steps ensure proper configuration and secure access to motion event data and other analytics. The camera's VLAN or Object Detection mode is not specifically required for this use case.
- A. Correct.
Correct: An active MV Sense license is required to utilize the MV Sense API and access its data and features.
- B. Correct.
Correct: MV Sense API needs to be enabled in the Meraki dashboard to allow API access to camera data.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect: The MV Sense API can be accessed over the internet, so the camera doesn't need to be on the same VLAN as the client application.
- D. Correct.
Correct: A valid API key is necessary to authenticate and securely interact with the MV Sense API.
- E. Incorrect.
Incorrect: Object Detection mode is not required to gather motion events. MV Sense API provides motion analytics independently of this feature.