IFTTT (If This Then That) is a free cloud-based service that connects your Arlo account to your smart home devices so that they interact in the ways you want.
For example, when you use the conditional if-then Applet shown in the following image, “if arlo, then hue,” your smart lights will turn on when your Arlo camera detects motion:
When Arlo is connected to your IFTTT account, you can use a smart home device to announce motion or audio alerts, start/stop recording, announce when your wire-free cameras are low on battery, and more.
Set up and use Arlo with IFTTT
To create an IFTTT account:
- Download the IFTTT app on iOS or Android, or visit https://ifttt.com/.
- Sign up for an IFTTT account and follow the prompts to create an account.
To implement an Arlo Applet that was shared by another user:
- Launch the IFTTT app or visit https://ifttt.com/.
- Sign in to your IFTTT account.
- Tap or click Get More.
- Search for Arlo, and connect your Arlo account.
The Arlo Channel page displays. - Review the popular Arlo Applets.
- Click an Applet icon.
Note: Choose an Applet that calls for apps and devices that you already use. - Follow the prompts to implement the Applet.
To create a new Applet:
- Launch the IFTTT app or visit https://ifttt.com/.
- Tap or click Get more.
- Tap or click the + icon at the top.
- Follow the prompts to create your own Applet.
Last Updated:08/18/2020
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Article ID: 1075729
