I have several Wyze cameras that announces from Alexa that “Person Detected (Camera Name)”. I don’t remember how I set that up. I have a friend that really likes that. I purchased three V3 Cameras for him. I have the cameras set up and getting good pictures, now I am trying to get the announcem…

Camera settings in the Alexa app. [image]

WildBill, Thanks for the reply. This old 75 year old is a little slow. I went into the Alexa app, went to settings, have not found Announcements. Not sure what I’m doing wrong.

First make sure you have/still have the WYZE skill installed in your Alexa app https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/11/19/20972973/amazon-echo-alexa-how-to-add-skills-smart-home-games-sounds After ensuring its there or installing/reinstalling go back to the main/home pag…

Probably already configured since some cameras already work. @mudpuppy45 go select the camera from devices then click the gear icon at the top to reach settings. It’s the camera settings not App. [image]

I thought that too, then saw “for a friend” :grinning:

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions and help. I have one V3 and the rest V2 using app on iPhone, the friend has 3 new V3 using on Samsung. I will go back to his house hopefully tomorrow and try all this and report back. Thanks again. Mudpuppy45

Great tutorials by @R.Good and @WildBill . Again, as @Newshound noted none of this will work without the paid add-on CamPlus service that your friend might not have. You might be using the legacy free/name-your-price person detection that is not available to newer users. In any case, agreed it’s a…

Thanks everyone, I forgot to get back to you yesterday. I went back to my friends house, did what you suggested and Alexa is now talking. Thanks for your help. mudpuppy45

Is there a way to toggle camera notifications through an alexa or google assistant routine?

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