Google Assistant
Arlo
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Assistant + Arlo

Tell Google Assistant to arm your Arlo

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant 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.

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

Diagram

Tell Google Assistant to arm your Arlo
Workflow diagram: Google Assistant + Arlo integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Assistant

Google Assistant

Say a simple phrase in Google Assistant

This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase you choose. For example, say “Ok Google, I’m running late” to text a family member that you’re on your way home.

Then this action happens in Arlo

Arlo

Arm in Arlo

This Action will set your Arlo mode to Armed.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Tell Google Assistant to arm your Arlo.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Arlo to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Assistant account, using Google Assistant 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 Google Assistant

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Assistant

    Choose the following trigger: Say a simple phrase (This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase you choose. For example, say “Ok Google, I’m running late” to text a family member that you’re on your way home.).

  • Then set up an Action for Arlo

    Then set up an Action for Arlo

    Choose this action: Arm (This Action will set your Arlo mode to Armed.).

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 Google Assistant 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 Tell Google Assistant to arm your Arlo!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Arlo

    Motion detected

    This Trigger fires when your Arlo device detects motion.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Arlo

    New basic event registration

    Triggers when a new basic event registration is created

    zapier
    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.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    Say a simple phrase

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase you choose. For example, say “Ok Google, I’m running late” to text a family member that you’re on your way home.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with a text ingredient

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Post a tweet saying ‘New high score.’” **Use the $ symbol to specify where you'll say the text ingredient

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    New pushed voice message

    Triggers when invoked via Google Assistant

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with a number

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Set Nest thermostat to 68.” **Use the # symbol to specify where you'll say the number ingredient

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with both a number and a text ingredient

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Block time for ‘exercise’ at 6 PM.” **Use the # symbol to specify where you'll say the number ingredient and $ where you'll say the text ingredient

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

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Google Assistant

Google Assistant

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IFTTT

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

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