Using Rules with Wyze Cam v3

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.

1. Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
2. Tap Add Rule, then select Shortcut from the list.
3. Add a name for the shortcut in the text box under the star icon.
   • Try "Record a video"
4. Tap the + plus sign next to Action.
   1. Tap on your Wyze Cam v3 from the list.
   2. Tap Upload a short video to the cloud.
   3. Tap Save.
5. 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.

1. Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
2. Tap Add Rule, then select Schedule from the list.
3. Tap the Wyze Cam v3 you want to create a schedule for.
4. Select Turn off motion detection, then Next.
5. Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional).
   1. Enter a name for the schedule. Try "Turn off motion detection"
   2. Tap Save.
6. Tap Start Time.
   • Select 6:00 PM, then Save.
7. Tap Add End Time.
   • Select 6:00 AM, then Save.
8. Uncheck the box next to Sunday and Saturday.
9. 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.

1. Tap Home, then the + plus sign on the top left.
2. Tap Add Rule, then select Device Trigger from the list.
3. Tap the + plus sign next to Name (Optional).
   1. Enter a name for the schedule. Try "Cam turns on bulb"
   2. Tap Save.
4. Tap Device Trigger.
   1. Select your Wyze Cam v3.
   2. Tap Detects motion, then Save.
5. Tap the + plus sign next to Action.
   1. Select your Wyze Bulb.
   2. Tap Turn On, then Save.
6. When done, tap Save.