Music button
How this automation works
Easily keep track of activities with this button. Each time you press it, a highlight event will be logged for the activity you specify. The activity should be defined as a singular noun. Examples: 'dog walk', 'gym visit', 'bike ride'
If
Button press
Trigger ingredients
ShareURL
Latitude
Longitude
LocationMapURL
LocationMapImageURL
OccurredAt
Then
Log a highlight event
Action fields
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16 triggers, queries, and actions
Button press
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.
FocusTime session finishes
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires at the end of a Focus Time session.
FocusTime session starts
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a FocusTime session is started.
New alert delivered
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.
New daily summary is available
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
New highlight is added
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time you add a new highlight event in RescueTime.
New weekly summary is available
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires when a new weekly summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
History of alerts delivered
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time a RescueTime alert goes off.
History of daily summaries available
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
History of FocusTime session being started
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
The query returns a list of events when FocusTime session was started.
History of highlights added
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you add a new highlight event in RescueTime.
History of weekly summaries available
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new weekly summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
End current FocusTime session
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will cancel an active FocusTime session in RescueTime. If there is not an active FocusTime session, it will do nothing.
Log a highlight event
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.
Log offline time
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will log offline time to your RescueTime account.
Start a FocusTime session
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will start a FocusTime session in RescueTime.
Button press
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.
End current FocusTime session
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will cancel an active FocusTime session in RescueTime. If there is not an active FocusTime session, it will do nothing.
FocusTime session finishes
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires at the end of a Focus Time session.
FocusTime session starts
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a FocusTime session is started.
History of alerts delivered
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time a RescueTime alert goes off.
History of daily summaries available
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
History of FocusTime session being started
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
The query returns a list of events when FocusTime session was started.
History of highlights added
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of every time you add a new highlight event in RescueTime.
History of weekly summaries available
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when a new weekly summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).
Log a highlight event
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will create a new highlight or action log entry. Highlight events show up as a list of accomplishments in your reports. Action events are similar, but they can be grouped and categorized as well.
Log offline time
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will log offline time to your RescueTime account.
New alert delivered
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.
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About Button widget
Make buttons and control other services with a single tap. This service creates widgets that you can use from the home screen of your Android or iOS device.
Make buttons and control other services with a single tap. This service creates widgets that you can use from the home screen of your Android or iOS device.
About RescueTime
RescueTime tracks the time you spend on different applications and websites and gives you helpful reports showing how you spend your time on your computer and mobile devices.
RescueTime tracks the time you spend on different applications and websites and gives you helpful reports showing how you spend your time on your computer and mobile devices.