topic Help routines, schedules and notifications in Arlo Pro 5S 2K

Help routines, schedules and notifications

KileyKiley — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:46:14 GMT

Use case: 4 camera inc. doorbell.

I want notifications at night and not during the day.

Can this be done:

1) at sunrise and during the day: no notifications from patio camera. I want it triggered by motion and sound.

2) at sunset and during the night:

notifications from the patio camera. I want it triggered by motion and sound.

I have tried creating an automation/routine schedule (Arlo, get your words consistent) when > sunrise, then > customize device: turn on all the next page. But, during the day I still get patio camera notifications.

I have been a software eng for 20 years. This app is driving me nuts. Arlo, hire a user experience company and fix this app.

Looking for help, thanks.

Re: Help routines, schedules and notifications

StephenB — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:40:02 GMT

@KileyKiley wrote:

Can this be done:

1) at sunrise and during the day: no notifications from patio camera. I want it triggered by motion and sound.

2) at sunset and during the night:

notifications from the patio camera. I want it triggered by motion and sound.

Modify "Arm Home" to arm the patio camera, but not send notifications

https://kb.arlo.com/000062777/About-Arlo-Routines-Modes-Rules-and-Automations

Then change the schedule automations to change the mode to Arm Away at sunrise, and Arm Home at sunset. instead of using customize device).

@KileyKiley wrote:

I have been a software eng for 20 years. This app is driving me nuts.

You're not alone, automations are a mess. Buggy, and IMO the user experience simply isn't well thought out.

Re: Help routines, schedules and notifications

KileyKiley — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:46:15 GMT

I haven’t tried that. TBH, hadn’t thought of modifying the mode like that. I will apply this today and follow up. Thank you for the advice.

Re: Help routines, schedules and notifications

KileyKiley — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:31:59 GMT

Above is the solution! Thank you very much. I have no idea how to use routines correctly and have given up trying to figure it out. I have the solution to my problem and can move on with life.

I cannot recommend this app at all. The cameras are very good and I’ve always been pleased with the wireless set up and performance of the cameras. The app is horrible: confusing, misleading, inconsistent, and frustrating.