Hey everyone, I’ve been really impressed with my Wyze cameras, especially the V2 models. They’ve added a great layer of security to my home, but I’ve been struggling with getting the nighttime alerts to work perfectly. Let me share my experience and some tips I’ve picked up along the way.
The Challenge:
At night, I want to be alerted if the camera detects any motion, but I also use Do Not Disturb (DND) on my iPhone to keep from being woken up by random notifications. Unfortunately, iOS doesn’t allow exceptions for specific apps within DND, so I’ve had to get creative.
What I’ve Tried:
I’ve set up a secondary device dedicated solely to the Wyze app to handle these alerts. It’s a bit of a workaround, but it gets the job done. I’ve also explored using a cheap buzzer device with Wyze rules, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the extra setup hassle. If anyone has experience with this, I’d love to hear about it!
Tips for Others:
- Rule Setup: Make sure your Wyze rules are configured correctly. I’ve found that setting specific times for night alerts helps reduce false positives.
- Secondary Device: If you’re using DND, consider a secondary device for alerts. It’s an extra step, but it ensures you’re only notified when it really matters.
- Location-Based Alerts: I’ve started using location-based rules so that alerts only come through when I’m actually at home. It’s a small tweak, but it makes a big difference.
Looking Ahead:
I’m really hoping Wyze adds more customization options for alerts, like different sounds for different events. That would make nighttime alerts even more effective without being too intrusive.
If anyone has tips or tricks for improving nighttime security with Wyze cameras, I’d love to hear them! Let’s keep the conversation going and help each other make our homes safer.
Cheers,
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