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Build your own Android SMS and SkyBell Gen5 automations
Triggers (If this)
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Any new SMS received
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
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Button Pressed
This trigger fires when your SkyBell doorbell button is pressed.
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Any new SMS sent
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
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Motion Detected
This trigger fires when your SkyBell detects motion according to the rules you have set up in the SkyBell app.
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New SMS received from phone number
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.
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New SMS sent to phone number
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device to a phone number you specify.
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New SMS received matches search
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
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New SMS sent matches search
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.








Actions (Then that)
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Set LED Color
Change the LED color and intensity of your SkyBell doorbell.
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Send an SMS
This Action will send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.
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Disable Indoor Chime
This action will turn off any internally wired doorbell chime connected to your SkyBell doorbell.
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Enable Indoor Chime
This action will turn on any internally wired doorbell chime connected to your SkyBell doorbell.
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Ring the doorbell
Have your SkyBell device ring as if motion was detected, or a button was pressed.





How to connect Android SMS and SkyBell Gen5
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About Android SMS
Android SMS is a native service that allows you to receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages on your device and send messages to other phone numbers. Standard carrier rates may apply. This service requires the IFTTT app for Android.
Android SMS is a native service that allows you to receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages on your device and send messages to other phone numbers. Standard carrier rates may apply. This service requires the IFTTT app for Android.
About SkyBell Gen5
SkyBell is a high-definition video doorbell that lets homeowners enjoy new levels of security, control and convenience wherever they are in the world. End-users can remotely check doorbell activity on the SkyBell Gen5 app and see, hear and speak to visitors at their doors from their iPhone or iPad or Android device. Homeowners can turn off their indoor chime and receive notifications on their devices; perfect for when someone is sleeping.
SkyBell is a high-definition video doorbell that lets homeowners enjoy new levels of security, control and convenience wherever they are in the world. End-users can remotely check doorbell activity on the SkyBell Gen5 app and see, hear and speak to visitors at their doors from their iPhone or iPad or Android device. Homeowners can turn off their indoor chime and receive notifications on their devices; perfect for when someone is sleeping.