Arlo
Gmail
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Arlo + Gmail

Arlo motion detection

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Arlo and Gmail

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 Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Arlo motion detection
Workflow diagram: Arlo + Gmail 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 Gmail

Gmail

Send an email in Gmail

This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Arlo motion detection.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Arlo and Gmail 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 Gmail to IFTTT.

    Connect Gmail to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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 Gmail

    Then set up an Action for Gmail

    Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).

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 Gmail.

  • 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 Arlo motion detection!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Gmail

    New email

    Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.

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  • Gmail

    New email matching search

    Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.

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    triggerbyzapieralbatopipedream
  • Gmail

    New labeled email

    Triggers when you label an email.

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    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • Gmail

    New attachment

    Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Gmail

    Watch emails

    Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Gmail

    New starred email

    Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.

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    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Arlo

    Arm

    This Action will set your Arlo mode to Armed.

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  • 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.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Arlo

    Update contact

    Update an existing contact

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    actionbyzapier
  • Arlo

    Update registration

    Update an existing registration

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    actionbyzapier
  • Arlo

    Find contact

    Finds a contact by searching

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    actionbyzapier

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