Using Automations with Wyze Cam Outdoor

To create a shortcut to turn off notifications with a single tap from the Home screen.

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 Cam Outdoor from the list.
   2. Tap Turn off notifications, then Save.
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 Cam Outdoor

To create a schedule to turn on motion detection every day between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. This comes in handy when you want motion-triggered events outside 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 on motion detection."
   2. Tap Save.
4. Tap Add Action, then the Wyze Cam Outdoor you want to create a schedule for.
5. Select Turn on motion detection, 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 Cam Outdoor

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 "Upload a video when door opens"
   2. Tap Save.
4. Tap Device & Service Trigger.
   1. Select your Wyze Entry Sensor.
   2. Tap Opens, then Save.
5. Tap Add Action.
   1. Select your Wyze Cam Outdoor.
   2. Tap Upload a short video to the cloud, then Save.
6. When done, tap Save.

An example Location Trigger with Wyze Battery Cam Pro

To create a location trigger to turn off notifications on Wyze Cam Outdoor when you arrive 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 "Turn off notifications when I arrive"
   2. Tap Save.
4. Tap I arrive.
5. Confirm the location displayed in the list.
6. Tap Add Action.
   1. Select your Wyze Cam Outdoor.
   2. Tap Turn off notifications, then Save.
7. Optionally, tap to add a Time that this trigger is active.
8. When done, tap Save.