topic Re: Automating mode changes in Arlo

Automating mode changes

LenShustek — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:43:15 GMT

I'd like a quicker way to turn on motion detection (ie "change mode") when I leave the house -- something simpler than firing up an app or browser and clicking through a bunch of menus. Something really simple, like a hidden toggle switch behind the door. (Or for more sophistication, having my Control4 system do it when I press the "depart" button on its keypad.)

So the question is:are there any ways to change mode other than having a human navigate screen menus? I suppose I could connect the toggle switch to a Raspberry Pi and program it to log on to the Arlo portal and simulate mouse movements and key clicks, but that's not very elegant or robust.

Re: Automating mode changes

TomMac — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 17:10:57 GMT

At this time, no... The fastest method for me is on the phone.

but there has been requests for 'geo-fences' and keyfobs to turn all on. Maybe it will happen down the road with the two usb ports that have been waiting for options.

Re: Automating mode changes

LenShustek — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:30:14 GMT

Ok, thanks.

I've dusted off my 3-year-old Raspberry Pi ($30), and I've learned how to write a script that will start a web browser (Epiphany) and simulate mouse movements and keystrokes. I'll experiment with controlling my Arlo and report back here in a while.

Re: Automating mode changes

LenShustek — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 18:24:35 GMT

It took me longer than I expected, but I've successfully turned the Raspberry Pi into a simple "push here to enable motion sensing" switch for my Arlo.

For the details, see https://github.com/LenShustek/ArloCamera

-- Len

Re: Automating mode changes

TomMac — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 22:10:43 GMT

Very nice... good work.

Re: Automating mode changes

LenShustek — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 21:46:14 GMT

Two updates:

- I verified that my switchbox works with more than one camera.

- I added a second light to the box, so you know whether motion sensing is on or off.

The details are at https://github.com/LenShustek/ArloCamera

Re: Automating mode changes

punit — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 20:31:15 GMT

Was in the same boat as you.

Created a service for that -> https://community.netgear.com/t5/Arlo-Wire-Free-camera/Node-Service-to-Automate-Mode-Change-for-Arlo-Security-Cameras/m-p/1047025/highlight/true#M2255