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 Wyze Cam v3?
Rules help automate your Wyze Cam v3, making it easier to upload a video to the cloud with a single tap in the app, turn off motion detection at a scheduled time, or turn off the camera when another device is triggered.
- 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 Wyze Cam v3
To create a shortcut to upload a video to the cloud 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.
- Add a name for the shortcut in the text box under the star icon.
- Try "Record a video"
- Tap the + plus sign next to Action.
- Tap on your Wyze Cam v3 from the list.
- Tap Upload a short video to the cloud.
- Tap Save.
- When done, tap Save.
Your shortcut will display with a star icon at the top of the Home screen.
An example Schedule with Wyze Cam v3
To create a schedule to turn off motion detection every weekday between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. This comes in handy when you don't want motion-triggered notifications when you're home.
- Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
- Tap Add Rule, then select Schedule from the list.
- Tap the Wyze Cam v3 you want to create a schedule for.
- Select Turn off motion detection, then Next.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional).
- Enter a name for the schedule. Try "Turn off motion detection"
- Tap Save.
- Tap Start Time.
- Select 6:00 PM, then Save.
- Tap Add End Time.
- Select 6:00 AM, then Save.
- Uncheck the box next to Sunday and Saturday.
- When done, tap Save.
An example Device Trigger with Wyze Cam v3
To create a device trigger that turns on your Wyze Bulb when your Wyze Cam detects motion.
- 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 "Cam turns on bulb"
- Tap Save.
- Tap Device Trigger.
- Select your Wyze Cam v3.
- Tap Detects motion, then Save.
- Tap the + plus sign next to Action.
- Select your Wyze Bulb.
- Tap Turn On, then Save.
- When done, tap Save.