Using Automations in the Wyze app

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What are Automations?

Automations let you automate your Wyze devices. With Automations, you can do things like turn off multiple devices with a single tap in the app, set a specific time of day to record an event video, or even have your lights turn on when a door is opened.

There are 4 types of Automations:

• 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 run actions based on the user's physical location.

To create an Automation:

1. In the Wyze app, tap Home, then tap the plus sign + on the top right.
2. On the Add menu, tap Automation.
3. Select the type of automation you'd like to create. 
   • Shortcut
   • Schedule
   • Device & Service Trigger
   • Location Trigger
4. Follow the on screen steps to create the automation.

To edit an Automation:

1. Tap Home, then the Automations tab.
2. Tap on the automation in the list.
3. Tap on the Shortcut, Schedule, Device Trigger, or Location Trigger you would like to edit.
4. Make your changes, and tap Save.

What are Shortcuts?

Shortcuts are actions controlled by tapping an icon from the Favorites tab of the Wyze app.
Example: Turn off all Wyze Bulbs with a single tap before going to bed.

To create a Shortcut:

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.
   • Tap the star icon to change it to a different icon.
4. Tap the + plus sign next to Add Action.
5. Select the actions you want to trigger when you tap the shortcut.
   • You must add at least one action to create a shortcut.
   • There is no limit to how many actions you can add to a shortcut.
6. To save the action, tap Save.
7. To add another action tap the + plus sign next to Add Action again.
8. When finished, tap Save.

To use a Shortcut:

1. Tap Home in the Wyze app, then locate your shortcut on the Favorites tab.
2. Tap the shortcut icon. That's it!

What are Schedules?

Schedules let you set specific times when an action occurs.
Example: Turn on notifications from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, when you're away from home.

To create a Schedule:

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 the plus sign + next to Name (Optional).
   1. Give the schedule a name (ex: Vacuum after bedtime) and tap Save.
4. Tap the plus sign + next to Add Action.
5. Select an option below Universal or Device Actions:
   
   • Universal action (ex. Turn on Notifications)
     1. Tap Start Time, select a time, and tap Save to set a start time.
     2. Tap End Time (Optional), select a time, and tap Save to set an end time.
     3. Tap the bubbles on each day you do not want the action to occur. 
        • By default, the action will occur every day of the week.
        • If green, the action will occur on that day.
     4. Tap Save to confirm.
   • Device action (ex. Wyze Cam v4, Wyze Switch, etc.)
     1. Tap the device you want the action to occur on.
     2. Tap the action(s) you want to occur (Ex: Turn off).
     3. Tap Save.
     4. Tap Start Time, select a time, and tap Save to set a start time.
     5. Tap End Time (Optional), select a time, and tap Save to set an end time.
     6. Tap the bubbles on each day you do not want the action to occur. 
        • By default, the action will occur every day of the week.
        • If green, the action will occur on that day.
     7. Tap Save to confirm.

What are Device Triggers?

Device triggers allow one device to trigger an action in another device. "If this happens, then that will happen."
Example: When the Wyze Sense Motion Sensor on the back porch detects motion, the lights turn on.
Example #2: With Cam Plus, when your Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 detects a person, it plays a Motion Warning "Hi, you are currently being recorded."

To create a Device Trigger:

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 the plus sign + next to Name (Optional).
   • Give the automation a name (ex: Door opens, lights on) and tap Save.
4. Tap the plus sign + next to Device & Service Trigger.
   1. Select the device you want to trigger the action. (Ex: Wyze Entry Sensor)
   2. Tap the action that must occur. (Ex: Opens)
   3. Tap Save.
5. Tap the plus sign + next to Add Action.
   1.  Select the device you want the action on. (Ex: Wyze Bulb)
   2. Tap the action that will result. (Turns on)
   3. Tap Save.
6. Optional: Tap the toggle next to Time to restrict when the trigger is active.
7. Tap Save to save the automation.

*For Wyze Cam Floodlight v2 and Pro, and Wyze Cam OG, you must subscribe to Cam Plus to select the trigger(s): Detects a pet, vehicle, package, or a person.

What are Location Triggers?

Location Triggers allow a device to trigger based on a certain location.
Example: When you get close to home, your Wyze Air Purifier will turn on.

To create a Location Trigger:

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 the plus sign + next to Name (Optional).
   • Give the automation a name (ex: John arrives) and tap Save.
4. Select either I arrive or I leave.
5. Tap Set Location.
   • You can adjust the geofence as low as 500 ft or as high as 1400 ft.
6. Tap the plus sign + next to Add Action.
   1.  Select the device you want the action on. (Ex: Wyze Plug)
   2. Tap the action that will result. (Turns on)
   3. Tap Save.
7. Tap Save to save the automation.