Automate Rhombus API operations using Make.com’s (formerly Integromat) visual workflow builder. Alternative to writing custom code for common integration patterns.
Quick Start
Connect in Make
Add Rhombus module in Make.com, authenticate with your API key
Build Scenario
Add modules, configure actions, test and activate
Available Modules
Access Control
| Module | Function | API Equivalent |
|---|
| Add Users to Group | Add users to access control groups | POST /api/accesscontrol/addUsersToAccessControlGroup |
| Create Group | Create new access control group | POST /api/accesscontrol/createAccessControlGroup |
| Assign Credential | Assign unassigned credential to user | POST /api/accesscontrol/assignUnassignedCredential |
| Delete User | Remove user from organization | DELETE /api/user/deleteUser |
Camera & Video
| Module | Function | API Equivalent |
|---|
| Create HTTP Stream | Generate raw HTTP video stream | POST /api/camera/createRawHttpStream |
| Create Seekpoint | Add custom marker to video timeline | POST /api/camera/createCustomSeekpoint |
| Get AI Thresholds | Retrieve AI confidence thresholds | GET /api/camera/getAINormalizedConfidenceThresholds |
| Get Hardware Details | Fetch camera hardware specifications | POST /api/camera/getHardwareDetailsForMultipleCameras |
Sensors
| Module | Function | API Equivalent |
|---|
| Get BLE Base Stations | Retrieve Bluetooth sensor base stations | GET /api/sensor/getBaseStationsForBleSensors |
Universal
| Module | Function |
|---|
| Make API Call | Execute any Rhombus API endpoint with custom parameters |
All modules map to Rhombus REST API endpoints. See API Reference for detailed endpoint documentation. Authentication
# Get API key from Rhombus Console
https://console.rhombussystems.com/settings/api-management/
# Use in Make.com connection
API Key: YOUR_RHOMBUS_API_KEY
Base URL: https://api2.rhombussystems.com
Treat API keys as passwords. Each key has full API access with your account permissions.
Common Patterns
Employee Onboarding
HR System → Make.com → Rhombus
1. Trigger: New employee in HRIS
2. Create/update access group
3. Assign credential
4. Log to audit system
Video Stream Integration
Schedule → Make.com → Rhombus → Analytics Platform
1. Trigger: Scheduled interval
2. Get camera list
3. Create HTTP streams
4. Send URLs to analytics system
Temporary Access
Check-in System → Make.com → Rhombus
1. Trigger: Visitor check-in
2. Add to temporary access group
3. Schedule removal (time-based)
4. Send notification when access expires
| Feature | Purpose |
|---|
| Routers | Branch workflows based on conditions |
| Filters | Execute modules conditionally |
| Iterators | Process arrays item-by-item |
| Aggregators | Combine multiple operations |
| Error Handlers | Catch and handle failures |
| Webhooks | Trigger scenarios from external events |
Pricing
| Plan | Operations/Month | Use Case |
|---|
| Free | 1,000 | Testing, personal use |
| Core | 10,000+ | Small teams |
| Pro | Custom | Production workloads |
Each module execution = 1 operation. A 5-module scenario running 100 times = 500 operations.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Auth fails | Verify API key is active at console.rhombussystems.com |
| Module errors | Check execution history for error details; verify required fields |
| Rate limits | Rhombus API: 1000 req/hr. Add delays between operations if hitting limits |
| Data mapping | Use Make.com’s data structure viewer; verify field paths |
When to Use Make vs Custom Code
| Use Make.com When | Write Custom Code When |
|---|
| Standard CRUD operations | Complex business logic required |
| Connecting existing apps | Building custom UI/UX |
| No-code team members | Need sub-second latency |
| Rapid prototyping | Highly customized workflows |
| Visual workflow preferred | Version control critical |
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