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What are Rules?
Rules let you automate your Wyze devices. With rules, 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 Rules:
- Shortcuts run actions with a tap in the Wyze app.
- Schedules control devices based on the time of day.
- Device Triggers connect multiple Wyze devices so one can trigger another.
- Location Triggers run actions based on the user's physical location.
To create a Rule:
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule.
- Select the type of Rule you'd like to create.
- Shortcut
- Schedule
- Device Trigger
- Location Trigger
- Follow the on screen steps to create the rule.
To edit a Rule:
- Tap Home, then the pencil icon on the top right.
- Tap Edit Rules.
- Tap on the Shortcut, Schedule, Device Trigger, or Location Trigger you would like to edit.
- Pick which type of Rule you want to create from the menu.
- Add actions by tapping the + plus sign.
- Delete actions by tapping on the red
icon, then Delete to confirm.
- Rearrange actions by dragging the three lines
icon next to the action.
- Delete a rule by tapping Delete Rule, then Delete to confirm.
What are Shortcuts?
Shortcuts are actions controlled by tapping an icon from the Home screen of the Wyze app.
Example: Turn off all Wyze Bulbs with a single tap before going to bed.
To create a Shortcut:
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule, then select Shortcut from the list.
- 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.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Action.
- 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.
- To save the action, tap Save.
- To add another action tap the + plus sign next to Action again.
- When finished, tap Save.
To use a Shortcut:
- Tap Home in the Wyze app, then locate your shortcut at the top of the screen.
- 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:
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule, then select Schedule from the list.
- Select the universal action or device you want to be triggered.
- Universal action (ex. Unmute Notifications)
- Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional) to add a name for the schedule.
- Tap Start Time, select a time, and tap Save to set a start time.
- Tap Add End Time, select a time, and tap Save to set an end time.
- Tap the checkmarks next to each day you want to the action to occur.
- By default, the action will occur every day of the week.
- Tap Save to confirm.
- Device action (ex. Wyze Cam, Wyze Bulb, etc.)
- Select the action(s) you want to occur.
- Tap Next.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional) to add a name for the schedule.
- Tap Start Time, select a time, and tap Save to set a start time.
- Tap Add End Time, select a time, and tap Save to set an end time.
- Tap the checkmarks next to each day you want to the action to occur.
- By default, the action will occur every day of the week.
- Tap Save to confirm.
- Universal action (ex. Unmute Notifications)
What are Device Triggers?
Device triggers allow one device to trigger an action in another device.
Example: When the Motion Sensor on the back porch detects motion, it turns on the lights.
To create a Device Trigger:
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule, then select Device Trigger from the list.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional) to add a name for the schedule.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Device Trigger to select a device.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Action to add actions.
- Optional: Tap the toggle next to Time to restrict when the trigger is active.
- Tap Save to save the trigger.
What are Location Triggers?
Location Triggers allow the device to trigger based on a certain location.
Example: When you enter your neighborhood, your Wyze Air Purifier will turn on.
To create a Location Trigger:
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule, then select Location Trigger from the list.
- Select either Enter or Exit.
- Tap Set Location.
- You can adjust the geofence as low as 500 ft or as high as 1400 ft.
- Tap Add Action > choose the product > select the action.
- Tap Save.