Node Service to Automate Mode Change for Arlo Security Cameras

[punit]

Since I could not find a simple enough service for my use case, I decided to write my own. 

You can find the code here - https://github.com/punitag/arlosrvc 

I have added instructions on how to get started in the above repository.

I have deployed the above service (with https modifications) to my own AWS instance and I am using that in combination with IFTTT, Life360 trigger and MAKER to automate my camera security system:

• Whenever both my wife and me leave the house in the morning, the ARLO system is armed.
• Whenever either of us returns home, the ARLO system is disarmed. 

Glad to share more details about my setup if there are any questions. 

Regards

[JamesC · Accepted solution]

punit,

Thanks for sharing with the community!

JamesC

[punit]

AWS Deployment Information:

I have deployed the service to an AWS instance protected by https and an SSL certificate. 

Here are the details if you would like to use it in your DIY projects. Drop me a thank you message if this helped you. 

Service Endpoint: https://gintoo.com/arm/arm or https://gintoo.com/arm/disarm

For exact details on the request refer to https://github.com/punitag/arlosrvc/

[GianniB]

Thanks for sharing this.  I cloned your repository and I ended up hosting it myself.  Since our alarm system sends arm/disarm notifications along with the user, I integrated your service to arm the cameras when anyone arms the alarm system.  When my wife or myself disarms our alarm, the cameras also get disarmed.  When anyone else disarms the alarm the camera's stay armed.  I did the integration using Zapier which has a module that monitors new e-mails to a specfic GMAIL account (IFTTT has something similar).  I looked into Life360 but didn't want to pay and am not 100% sold on geofencing yet (read it has some quirks and don't need backround apps running on my phone that will drain my battery).  But just wanted to say thanks for writing this service and making it available.  Hopefully it will continue to work as Arlo evolves.

[drao]

So great!!! I was about to write my own node service when I found your post. Thanks for even setting up a service. Finally i can trigger my Arlo via IFTTT 🙂

[Andason]

Hi.

Thanks for providing your expertise on the method used to automatically change mode of camera.

I understand how mode1 and mode0 are used as names for the armed/disarmed, but how would you go about selecting the other options:

schedule

geofencing

custom modes

Thanks for any replies.

Andason

[Hula_Rock]

This is Great...  Implementing it now.  may have to pick your brian a little