To learn all about Rules, Shortcuts, Schedules and Device Triggers, start with the article: Using Rules with the Wyze app.
How do Rules work with the Wyze Plug?
Rules help automate your Wyze Plug, 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 Triggers connect multiple Wyze devices so one can trigger another.
An example Shortcut with the Wyze Plug
To create a shortcut turn off your Wyze Plug with a single tap from the Home screen:
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule, then select Shortcut from the list.
- Tap the Wyze Plug you want to create a shortcut for.
- Add a name for the shortcut in the text box under the star icon.
- Try "Turn off plug"
- Tap the + plus sign next to Action.
- Tap on your Wyze Plug from the list.
- Tap Turns Off, then Save.
- When finished, tap Save.
Your shortcut will display with a star icon at the top of the Home screen.
An example Schedule with the Wyze Plug
To create a schedule to turn on your Wyze Plug every Sunday at 12:00 PM.
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule, then select Schedule from the list.
- Tap the Wyze Plug you want to create a schedule for.
- Select Turn On, then Next.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional).
- Enter a name for the schedule. Try "Turn on plug Sundays"
- Tap Save.
- Tap Start Time.
- Select 12:00 PM, then Save.
- Under Every, uncheck every day except Sunday in the list.
- Tap Save.
An example of Device Trigger with Wyze Plug
To create a device trigger that turns off your Wyze Bulb when your Wyze Plug has been off for 3 hours.
- 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).
- Enter a name for the schedule. Try "Turn off bulb and plug"
- Tap Save.
- Tap Device Trigger.
- Select your Wyze Plug.
- Tap Has been off for.
- Select 3 hours, then tap Save.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Action.
- Select your Wyze Bulb.
- Tap Turn Off, then Save.
- When finished, tap Save.