Fing
Arlo
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Fing + Arlo

Stop Arlo watching when we're at home

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Fing and Arlo

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts 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.

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

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Fing

Fing

A user arrived in Fing

This trigger fires when a user is detected in or nearby your network.

Then this action happens in Arlo

Arlo

Disarm in Arlo

This Action will set your Arlo mode to Disarmed.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Stop Arlo watching when we're at home.

Part I

Configure Applications

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

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Fing to IFTTT.

    Connect Fing to IFTTT.

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

  • Connect Arlo to IFTTT.

    Connect Arlo to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Arlo account, using Arlo 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 Fing

    Choose the following trigger: A user arrived (This trigger fires when a user is detected in or nearby your network.).

  • Then set up an Action for Arlo

    Then set up an Action for Arlo

    Choose this action: Disarm (This Action will set your Arlo mode to Disarmed.).

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 Fing and Arlo.

  • 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 Stop Arlo watching when we're at home!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Arlo

    Motion detected

    This Trigger fires when your Arlo device detects motion.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Arlo

    New basic event registration

    Triggers when a new basic event registration is created

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Arlo

    New contact

    Triggers when a new contact is created

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Arlo

    Updated contact

    Triggers when an existing contact is updated

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Arlo

    Updated basic event registration

    Triggers when an existing basic event registration is updated

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Arlo

    Low battery reported

    This Trigger fires every time Arlo reports low battery level on the selected Arlo device.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Fing

    Turn on internet access

    Resume the access to internet for a given user or category.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Fing

    Play led effect

    This action will play a light effect on Fingbox LED.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Fing

    Pause internet access

    Suspend the access to internet for a given user or category.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Fing

    A user arrived

    This trigger fires when a user is detected in or nearby your network.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Fing

    Everyone left

    This trigger fires when no one of a user group is detected in or nearby your network.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Fing

    Internet outage event happened

    Trigger requires you only to have a free Fing Account, you don't need a Fingbox to use this!Trigger fires when there is an Internet outage event on your ISP impacting your location, both when it starts and it is resolved.

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    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

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

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