EMB ERJ 170/175 ER/LR
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Distraction
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Inflight Event / Encounter Unstabilized Approach
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
We were cleared for a visual approach Runway XXL in ZZZ instructed to maintain 3000 ft. [until] ZZZZZ and 170 kts to follow traffic. Weather was clear and we were admiring the view and doing some sightseeing when we realized that the approach was not armed which kept us high on the approach. The PF (Pilot Flying) immediately disconnected the autopilot and called for the extension of landing gear and soon after lowered flaps on speed to get back on the approach. Tower approved S turns and we did two turns before getting on final course. PF had positive control the whole time as we landed without any incident and proceeded to our gate. At the gate we had a long discussion on our mistakes and the importance of the Stabilized Approach Criteria as it is emphasized in [Operations Manual] and [Flight Manual]. We agreed that a go-around would [have] been warranted.Be extra aware of complacency especially during nice weather. Always keep Stabilized Approach Criteria in mind; [be] ready to Go Around if it's not [met].
EMB-175 flight crew reported conducting an unstabilized approach.