Timelines Create a new Event. Location You enter an area.

Create event in Timelines whenever you enter an area

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How this automation works

Set your desired geofence, and an event will be created in Timelines.io every time you enter.

If
Location

You enter an area

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 enter an area you specify.
OccurredAt LocationMapImageUrl LocationMapUrl DeviceName
Then
Timelines

Create a new 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 Timeline Event.
title timeline_id event_at description

Services used in this Applet

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6 triggers, queries, and actions

You enter an area

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 enter an area you specify.

You enter or exit an area

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 enter or exit an area you specify.

You exit an area

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 exit an area you specify.

Get all Events of a Timeline

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.
Select all Events of a Timeline.

Create a new 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 Timeline Event.

Create a new Event with Values

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 Timeline Event with Values to track.

Create a new 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 Timeline Event.

Create a new Event with Values

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 Timeline Event with Values to track.

Get all Events of a Timeline

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.
Select all Events of a Timeline.

You enter an area

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 enter an area you specify.

You enter or exit an area

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 enter or exit an area you specify.

You exit an area

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 exit an area you specify.

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About Location

Location allows apps and websites to use information from cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS networks to determine your approximate location. This service requires downloading the IFTTT app for iPhone or Android. Locate your phone or find your mobile device.

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About Timelines

Timelines offers an easy yet comprehensive approach to track and visualize time-based data. You can create infinite Timelines and move quickly through time.

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