Using Automations with Wyze Light Strip

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 the Wyze Light Strip?

Automations help automate your Wyze Light Strip, making it easier to turn it on/off with a single tap in the app, have it turn on/off at a scheduled time or when triggered by another device.

• 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 the Wyze Light Strip:

To create a shortcut to turn off your Wyze Light Strip 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 light strip."
4. Tap Add Action.
   1. Tap on your Wyze Light Strip from the list.
   2. Tap Turn off, 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 the Wyze Light Strip:

To create a schedule to turn on your Wyze Light Strip every day at 5:00 PM.

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 Wyze Light Strip you want to create a schedule for.
4. Select Turn on, then Next.
5. Tap Name (Optional).
   1. Enter a name for the schedule. Try "Turn on light strip."
   2. Tap Save.
6. Tap Start Time.
   • Select 5:00 PM, then Save.
7. Tap Save.

An example Device Trigger with Wyze Light Strip:

To create a device trigger that turns off your Wyze Light Strip when a Wyze Cam detects motion.

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 "Turn off the light strip"
   2. Tap Save.
4. Tap Device & Service Trigger.
   1. Select your Wyze Cam.
   2. Tap Detects motion, then Save.
5. Tap Add Action.
   1. Select your Wyze Light Strip.
   2. Tap Turn off, then Save.
6. When finished, tap Save.

An example Location Trigger with Wyze Light Strip

To create a location trigger to turn on Wyze Light Strip 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 on light strip 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 Light Strip.
   2. Tap Turn on, then Save.
7. Optionally, tap to add a Time that this trigger is active.
8. When done, tap Save.