Arlo
ClickSend SMS
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Arlo + ClickSend SMS

Send SMS when your Arlo cam detects motion

About this workflow template

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.

Arlo and ClickSend SMS can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Send SMS when your Arlo cam detects motion
Workflow diagram: Arlo + ClickSend SMS integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Arlo

Arlo

Motion detected in Arlo

This Trigger fires when your Arlo device detects motion.

Then this action happens in ClickSend SMS

ClickSend SMS

Send SMS in ClickSend SMS

This action will send an SMS message

How to set up this workflow

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

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Arlo and ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Arlo to IFTTT.

    Connect Arlo to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Arlo account, using Arlo credentials.

  • Connect ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.

    Connect ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your ClickSend SMS account, using ClickSend SMS credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Arlo

    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

    Then set up an Action for ClickSend SMS

    Choose this action: Send SMS (This action will send an SMS message).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    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 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!

Supported triggers and actions

  • ClickSend SMS

    New incoming sms

    Triggers when a new incoming sms is received.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • ClickSend SMS

    Sms received

    This trigger fires when an SMS is received

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • ClickSend SMS

    Watch sms messages

    Triggers when a new incoming SMS is received.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • ClickSend SMS

    Incoming sms is received

    Incoming sms is received

    integrately
    triggerbyintegrately
  • ClickSend SMS

    Get account

    Triggers when user enter credential.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • ClickSend SMS

    Fetch lists

    Triggers when a dynamic dropdown is selected to get the users lists.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Arlo

    Arm

    This Action will set your Arlo mode to Armed.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Arlo

    Disarm

    This Action will set your Arlo mode to Disarmed.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Arlo

    Start recording

    This Action will start recording with the selected camera.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Arlo

    Update contact

    Update an existing contact

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Arlo

    Update registration

    Update an existing registration

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Arlo

    Find contact

    Finds a contact by searching

    zapier
    actionbyzapier

Apps you need

ClickSend SMS

ClickSend SMS

SMS Marketing

A cloud-based service that lets you send and receive SMS, Email, Voice, Fax via API worldwide

ClickSend SMS is a cloud-based business communication software that allows you to send and receive SMS, MMS, voice, email, direct mail, and more worldwide. It is equipped with a global SMS gateway and fast delivery, making business messaging easy. Get access to a full communications suite and receive 24/7 free support.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.