Using Automations with Wyze Sense

To learn all about Automations, Shortcuts, Schedules and Device & Service Triggers, start with the article: Using Automations with the Wyze app.

How do Automations work with Wyze Sense?

Automations help control your Wyze Sense devices, making it easier to turn on/off notifications with a single tap in the app, or have a Wyze Cam upload a video to the cloud whenever a sensor opens..

• Shortcuts run actions with a tap in the Wyze app.
• Schedules control devices based on the time of day.
• Device & Service Triggers connect multiple Wyze devices so one can trigger another.
• Location Triggers control devices based on your location.

An example Shortcut with Wyze Entry Sensor

To create a shortcut to turn off notifications when Wyze Sense Entry Sensor opens.

1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap the plus sign + on the top right.
2. On the Add menu, tap Automation > Shortcut.
3. Add a name for the shortcut in the text box under the star icon.
   • Try "Turn off notifications."
4. Tap Add Action.
   1. Tap on your Wyze Entry Sensor from the list.
   2. Tap Turn off notifications.
5. When finished, tap Save.

Your shortcut will display at the top of the Automations tab. To add it to the Favorites tab, tap the star icon on the shortcut.

An example Schedule with Wyze Motion Sensor

To create a schedule to turn off motion detection every day between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. This comes in handy when you don't want motion-triggered notifications when you're home.

1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap the plus sign + on the top right.
2. On the Add menu, tap Automation > Schedule.
3. Tap Name (Optional).
   1. Enter a name for the schedule. Try "Turn off motion detection."
   2. Tap Save.
4. Tap Add Action, then the Wyze Motion Sensor you want to create a schedule for.
5. Select Turn off notifications, then Save.
6. Tap Start Time.
   • Select 6:00 PM, then Save.
7. Tap End Time (Optional).
   • Select 6:00 AM, then Save.
8. Tap Save. 

Pro Tip: You can also temporarily disable your notifications using our Snooze Notifications feature.

An example Device Trigger with Wyze Contact Sensor

To create a device trigger that uploads a video to the cloud from your Wyze Cam when the sensor opens. 

1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap the plus sign + on the top right.
2. On the Add menu, tap Automation > Device & Service Trigger.
3. Tap Name (Optional).
   1. Enter a name for the schedule. Try "Video when sensor opens"
   2. Tap Save.
4. Tap Device & Service Trigger.
   1. Select your Wyze Contact Sensor.
   2. Tap Opens, then Save.
5. Tap Add Action.
   1. Select your Wyze Cam.
   2. Tap Upload a short video to the cloud, then Save.
   3. Optionally, tap to add a Time that this trigger is active.
6. When done, tap Save.

An example Location Trigger with Wyze Entry Sensor

To create a location trigger to turn on notifications when you leave home. 

1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap the plus sign + on the top right.
2. On the Add menu, tap Automation > Location Trigger.
3. Tap Name (Optional).
   1. Enter a name for the trigger. Try "Notifications on when I leave"
   2. Tap Save.
4. Tap I leave.
5. Confirm the location displayed in the list.
6. Tap Add Action.
   1. Select your Wyze Entry Sensor.
   2. Tap Turn on notifications, then Save.
7. Optionally, tap to add a Time that this trigger is active.
8. When done, tap Save.