Any advice on this I’m just looking for a brief live view on my echo show device when a person is detected on the Wyze cam. Currently, Alexa announces a person detected, but I would also like to see a brief video feed.
Thank you in advance fellow techies.
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I believe you can set this up with routines in Alexa, but it’s been awhile since I messed with routines.
Yes you certainly can but when I go to set it up it doesn’t allow me to select the option from the camera the app just freezes
R.Good
April 24, 2022, 11:14pm
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There is an issue with Alexa Routines and Wyze cams at the moment. I believe it to be on the Amazon side. I have placed tickets in both camps.
Until very recently, I could use my Wyze cameras to “filter” motion detection to specifically Person Detection only. This made it so I could have the lights in my office turn on ONLY when a person is detected, vs. our cats which don’t count for “pet immune” motion detectors because they jump into chairs and on top of tables etc.
Now when I go into Alexa to set up any routine for Wyze, it basically just blanks out. I have to cancel the request or the app itself crashes. Granted, the routine I ha…
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Didn’t realize that! Thanks, @R.Good !
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Thanks so much I believe when I’m experiencing is similar to what you said
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It seems like you know a lot about the system any idea what the three lights represent on the hub sense?
R.Good
April 24, 2022, 11:39pm
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I know a little something
Are looking for In general or are they doing something specific?
All three are just lit I saw wise’s explanation but wanted to know a little more.
R.Good
April 25, 2022, 12:00am
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Ask away…
This is the info you have seen already?
Yes doesn’t really say what they represent. Do you know?
R.Good
April 25, 2022, 12:12am
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The three lights are just that, 3 lights that provide an indicator of the status of the Hub.
When they are on and solid, your system is operating normally
If they are flashing one at a time left to right the Hub is disconnected from your network
Flashing at the same time, the hub is attempting to connect to a device, like a sensor.
No lights…there is no power.
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Thanks for explaining that!! You were very helpful.
R.Good
April 25, 2022, 12:15am
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Happy I could help. If we see anything update on the Alexa side I will update this thread.
When Amazon corrects the issue, you can do what you are asking for via a Routine. I do it when the doorbell is pressed, but you can do it with other triggers as well. Here is a link in the Tips and Tricks:
I setup the following Alexa Routines:
Trigger if Person is detected, Action: Custom Action stating “Show Driveway”.
Trigger if Person is detected, Actions: Wait for a minute (or some period of time), Custom Action “Go Home”
So when the Driveway detects a person, My Alexa Show will stream the Video feed, the second Trigger will make sure the Video feed will stop 1 minute (or a selected period of time) from when it saw the person. By doing this, the show will not continue the feed for a long p…
This is perfect thank you! My wife just accidentally set off the alarm from the basement door she didn’t know that I had it on and you can’t hear the hub when you’re downstairs. Is there any way to know if the alarm is on? Or if it has been tripped? I do have a keypad mounted next to the basement door and an echo dot nearby.
Currently HMS does not provide any Rules to attach to it. So not at this time.
@carverofchoice @R.Good , do yo have any suggestions?
R.Good
April 25, 2022, 12:53pm
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No additional rules today. But there is this wishlist
Please add additional actions to the Rules if the Home Monitoring Alarm is triggered.
For Example;
Turn on Wyze Bulbs (Set Brightness)
Set Color Bulb(s) Color to X
Flash/Strobe Bulbs
Turn on Camera Sirens
Turn on Smart Plugs
Unlock front door (If you have to make a speedy exit or allow law enforcement to get in)
PLEASE SEARCH #wishlist and #roadmap and read the How to Use the Wishlist BEFORE POSTING. If your submission is approved, don’t forget to VOTE for it.
If you are in Canada routines do not work with wyze.