topic Re: HomeKit and IFTTT in Arlo Baby

HomeKit and IFTTT

ryanpst — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 08:36:16 GMT

I saw this week that HomeKit is being brought via firmware update to the Arlo Baby - so today I went to the shops and bought one!

So far it needed a firmware update 15847 but I cannot add it to HomeKit via the 8 digit code on the bottom of the camera.

Am I doing something wrong? Or is it not available yet?

Also, after trying to link to IFTTT I’m unable to see the camera in the list. Someone else seems to reported this as a known issue but if you can confirm this is still an issue that would be great.

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

Scott2ya — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:02:09 GMT

ryanpst wrote:

Also, after trying to link to IFTTT I’m unable to see the camera in the list. Someone else seems to reported this as a known issue but if you can confirm this is still an issue that would be great.

Hasn't worked in the last two months that I've had my cameras. You can use IFTTT as the trigger (IF) but not as the action (THAT) it just shows up loading. You can use Stringify though, it's more capable in my opinion. . But Arlo doesn't allow you to change to any custom modes, only arm or disarm when using anything other that the arlo app.

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

ryanpst — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 09:03:49 GMT

Thanks Scott. I assumed the issue in IFTT was something like that.

Hopefully the HomeKit info will be coming along soon 🙂

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

JamesC — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:30:58 GMT

ryanpst,

There will be a firmware release soon allowing for Arlo Baby to integrate with Homekit. An announcement will be made when this firmware is released.

JamesC

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

sagesofrpg — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 22:42:44 GMT

I also cannot get Arlo to work with Homekit or IFTTT or Smarthings. It's odd because its in the manual but they don't work with the camera. Hum...

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

Scott2ya — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 04:58:29 GMT

See comment above about ifttt.

As far as working with smart things. I have it working with smartthings just fine. Just Google how to get it set up, it's really easy.

BUT, if you want smartthings to manage your recordings you will get a good 5-7 second delay because Arlo has to go to the cloud then go to smartthings cloud. It's better to let Arlo manage the cameras, once you have Arlo discovered in smartthings you can use the cameras motion to trigger other things like lights. That's how I have mine set up.

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

sagesofrpg — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:11:35 GMT

I was in with support the other day and they said that Arlo Baby did not work with IFTTT or SmartThings or HomeKit at this time.

What camera did you use to setup Arlo baby in smartthings?

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

Scott2ya — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 20:46:31 GMT

I only have Arlo pros. Assuming SM would discover the baby just the same as regular Arlo cameras, but I can't say for sure.

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

sagesofrpg — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 17:54:36 GMT

Sadly there is no support for IFTTT or Smarthings for Arlo baby. Even though their are instructions in the manual to connect them. Confirmed by online and phone chat.

Re: HomeKit and IFTTT

JamesC — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 18:15:34 GMT

The Arlo Baby firmware supporting Homekit is now available. Check the firmware on your Arlo baby to make sure it is on the latest version: Firmware Release Notes and be sure to download the latest version of the Arlo iOS mobile app from the app store.

JamesC