gmail-pi-ping

Program, allows pi to detect unread emails and turns led on accordingly

Installation:

1. Download Files And Place In Document Folder (/home/pi/Documents)
2. Update Email Details
3. Go to https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps?utm_source=google-account&utm_medium=web&hl=en_GB and enable less secure apps.
4. Update Crontab (Below)
5. Install Hardware (Images Below)
6. Let It Run!

Hardware Image

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0176/3274/files/LEDs-BB400-1LED_bb_grande.png?6398700510979146820

Crontab

1. run command $ sudo crontab -e
2. add line (* * * * * python /home/pi/Documents/gmail_python/check_messages.py)
3. save and exit

Any errors message me