This automation scenario allows you to connect Arlo and ClickSend SMS
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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Arlo and ClickSend SMS can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
When this trigger fires in Arlo
This Trigger fires when your Arlo device detects motion.
Then this action happens in ClickSend SMS
This action will send an SMS message
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send SMS when your Arlo cam detects motion.
Part I
First, we need to connect Arlo and ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Arlo to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Arlo account, using Arlo credentials.
Connect ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your ClickSend SMS account, using ClickSend SMS credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Arlo
Choose the following trigger: Motion detected (This Trigger fires when your Arlo device detects motion.).
Then set up an Action for ClickSend SMS
Choose this action: Send SMS (This action will send an SMS message).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Arlo and ClickSend SMS.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Send SMS when your Arlo cam detects motion!
Triggers when a new incoming sms is received.
This trigger fires when an SMS is received
Triggers when a new incoming SMS is received.
Incoming sms is received
Triggers when user enter credential.
Triggers when a dynamic dropdown is selected to get the users lists.
This Action will set your Arlo mode to Armed.
This Action will set your Arlo mode to Disarmed.
This Action will start recording with the selected camera.
Update an existing contact
Update an existing registration
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