How I Integrated Wyze Cam into My Dashboard for Real-Time Monitoring

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Hey everyone! I wanted to share a cool workaround I came up with to get a live snapshot from my Wyze Cam onto my dashboard. It’s a bit of a hack, but it works perfectly and I thought it might inspire others or even lead to a more streamlined solution!

The Goal

I wanted to have a real-time snapshot of my Wyze Cam displayed on my Hubitat dashboard. While Wyze doesn’t natively support this feature, I knew there had to be a way to make it happen using some creative thinking and existing tools.

The Solution

After some research and trial and error, here’s what I came up with:

  1. BlueStacks Android Emulator:

    • I installed BlueStacks on my PC to run the Wyze app. This allowed me to simulate the mobile experience on my desktop.

  2. Tasker Automation:

    • Using Tasker on BlueStacks, I set up a profile that triggers every 10 minutes. The task within this profile does the following:
      • Opens the Wyze app.
      • Simulates taps to navigate to the desired camera.
      • Takes a photo using the camera’s snapshot feature.

  3. File Management:

    • After taking the photo, Tasker moves the image to a shared folder between BlueStacks and my Windows PC. This ensures the photo is accessible outside the emulator.

  4. Scheduled Script:

    • I wrote a simple script that runs every 2 minutes to copy the latest snapshot from the shared folder to my Dropbox account. This keeps the image updated and accessible online.

  5. Dashboard Integration:

    • Finally, I added an image tile to my Hubitat dashboard, pointing it to the publicly shared Dropbox link of the snapshot. This gives me a real-time view of my Wyze Cam directly on my dashboard!

The Result

It was a bit of a journey, but the end result is fantastic! I can now glance at my dashboard and see a live snapshot of my Wyze Cam. Plus, I set up a similar widget on my phone for quick access. It’s been incredibly useful for monitoring my home while I’m away.

Looking for Feedback

If anyone has suggestions on how to make this process smoother or knows of a more direct method, I’d love to hear about it! Also, if you’re interested in the specific Tasker configurations or the script I used, feel free to ask and I’ll be happy to share the details.

Happy automating everyone! :rocket: