Hello everyone, I’m excited to share my experience with setting up smart event recording on my Wyze cameras using OpenHAB. For those who haven’t explored this yet, it’s a game-changer for home security and monitoring!
I recently upgraded my setup to take advantage of Wyze’s Smart Detection feature, which filters out unwanted motion events like passing cars or pets. This has significantly reduced the number of false alerts I receive. However, I noticed that the event recording wasn’t working as smoothly as I hoped. After some research and tweaking, I found a solution that perfectly integrates with OpenHAB.
Here’s how I set it up:
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Configuration in Wyze: I ensured that the Smart Detection settings were enabled on my Wyze app. This filters out non-human detections and focuses only on relevant motion.
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Integration with OpenHAB: I used the MQTT binding in OpenHAB to connect my Wyze cameras. This allows me to receive real-time updates and control the cameras directly from my OpenHAB dashboard.
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Event Logging: I implemented a rule in OpenHAB to trigger notifications only when Smart Detection detects a person. This reduces noise and ensures I’m only alerted when necessary.
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Recording Management: To avoid clutter, I set up a daily cleanup rule that deletes old recordings, keeping my storage efficient.
This setup has been a huge time saver and has made my home security system much more reliable. I’d love to hear how others are enhancing their camera setups with smart features!
Happy automating! 