topic Re: Wired doorbell and HomeKit in Arlo Video Doorbell

Wired doorbell and HomeKit

Retired_Member — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:40:21 GMT

I just added the wired doorbell into HomeKit. Everything is working and I just set up an automation to turn on a light when motion from the doorbell is detected. I have it set up so it will only be active at night. It works but it is constantly turning the light on. Is there a way to adjust the motion sensitivity? I thought it would take the settings I have in the Arlo app for motion but it doesn’t seem to. Does anyone have an idea on how to adjust it?

Re: Wired doorbell and HomeKit

JamesC — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:55:06 GMT

atmo377,

You can adjust motion sensitivity in your modes and rules. Log in to the Arlo mobile app and navigate to Modes > select your doorbell (or base station/SmartHub if your doorbell is synced to one) then select the mode you want to edit.

JamesC

Re: Wired doorbell and HomeKit

Retired_Member — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:13:42 GMT

Your suggestion does not work. If that were the case, I would be getting recordings every time. My issues is through HomeKit setting up an automation to detect motion from the doorbell, I want the porch light to turn on for a set amount of time. What is happening is the light is turning on and no recording so adjusting the motion in the Arlo app does not affect the automation settings.