How to get status of plug?

[ahagouel]

Hey there! First time posting.

I’m using IFTT to do some cool stuff with my plug, mostly driven through code. However, something I need to be able to do is query for status – is the plug on or off – at a given moment.

I can’t seem to figure out how I might do this, and since there’s no open API to directly query the device I’m a bit lost. I realize that it’s possible since the app can clearly show me the status of the plug AND allow me to flip it with a tap, so I am hoping to figure out how to expose that first bit of functionality.

Any pointers are greatly appreciated.

[dr.know]

Hi @ahagouel and welcome to the Communnity forum!
There is a bit of problem to resolve. Here is the update:

Service Advisory: Wyze devices missing from the app and login difficulties - 10/21/20

UPDATE 10/21/20 5:44 PM PT - Some people’s devices are becoming visible and then disappearing again. We’re still not done resolving this and are working to get this stable for everyone as soon as possible. UPDATE 10/21/20 5:21 PM PT - We found a problem with token validation and have resolved it. The service is returning to normal though it may take a little time for your devices to be visible again. Thank you for your patience. We’re looking into the cause of Wyze devices missing from the Wy…

[Jason21271]

@ahagouel

I don’t believe there is currently a way to query the status, you can turn on and turn off through IFTTT but not see the status.

[ahagouel]

Can’t believe you’re confirming my fears!

If not through IFTT, any ideas on how I might I get device status programmatically?

[Jason21271]

I am not sure, there are many smart people here and hopefully if someone does know they will chime in.

[noelportugal]

If you want to do it with some code you can use my unofficial node package https://github.com/noelportugal/wyze-node.

[ahagouel]

Legendary. I’ll check this out, it’ll actually come in handy with other pieces around the experience like network delays interacting via IFTT.

I get the business case that exposing an API to these devices decreases interaction through the app / partnerships, but wow would it be useful for devs.