Toggle a WeMo switch
When WattTime notices that marginal emissions are high (meaning the power you are using is being generated by a high carbon emissions producer), we will turn your switch off. When we see that the opposite is true, we'll turn your switch back on.
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Create your own WeMo Smart Plug and WattTime workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
10 triggers, queries, and actions
Change switch state
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 switch should be turned on or off.
Switched off
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 your WeMo Switch is turned off.
Switched on
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 your WeMo Switch is turned on.
History of Switched off
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 times when your WeMo Switch was turned off.
History of Switched on
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 times when your WeMo Switch was turned on.
Toggle on/off
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 toggle a WeMo Switch on or off.
Turn off
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 turn a WeMo Switch off. If the WeMo Switch is already off, it will remain off.
Turn off then on
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 turn a WeMo Switch off then immediately back on.
Turn on
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 turn a WeMo Switch on. If the WeMo Switch is already on, it will remain on.
Turn on then off
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 turn a WeMo Switch on then immediately back off.
Change switch state
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 switch should be turned on or off.
History of Switched off
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 times when your WeMo Switch was turned off.
History of Switched on
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 times when your WeMo Switch was turned on.
Switched off
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 your WeMo Switch is turned off.
Switched on
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 your WeMo Switch is turned on.
Toggle on/off
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 toggle a WeMo Switch on or off.
Turn off
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 turn a WeMo Switch off. If the WeMo Switch is already off, it will remain off.
Turn off then on
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 turn a WeMo Switch off then immediately back on.
Turn on
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 turn a WeMo Switch on. If the WeMo Switch is already on, it will remain on.
Turn on then off
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 turn a WeMo Switch on then immediately back off.
More on WeMo Smart Plug and WattTime
About WeMo Smart Plug
Wemo is the simple way to a smarter home. The Wemo Wi-Fi enabled Smart Plug lets you turn lights and electronic devices on or off from anywhere, no hub or subscription required. The Wemo Smart Plug pairs with Google Home or Amazon Alexa for voice control and gives you tons of options for scheduling and automation. Works with Wemo Switch and Wemo Mini smart plugs.
Wemo is the simple way to a smarter home. The Wemo Wi-Fi enabled Smart Plug lets you turn lights and electronic devices on or off from anywhere, no hub or subscription required. The Wemo Smart Plug pairs with Google Home or Amazon Alexa for voice control and gives you tons of options for scheduling and automation. Works with Wemo Switch and Wemo Mini smart plugs.
About WattTime
When your refrigerator runs or your AC turns on, some power plant or wind-farm or solar plant somewhere will increase their power output to supply the power your device needs. WattTime can determine which energy provider will increase output to supply your need, and so can determine if extra power you use a given moment will come from a renewable or high-carbon-emissions source. This information changes very often (on the order of every five minutes) so having a real-time service like WattTime to inform your devices WHEN to use power can allow you to use the same amount of electricity but dramatically reduce your carbon footprint!
When your refrigerator runs or your AC turns on, some power plant or wind-farm or solar plant somewhere will increase their power output to supply the power your device needs. WattTime can determine which energy provider will increase output to supply your need, and so can determine if extra power you use a given moment will come from a renewable or high-carbon-emissions source. This information changes very often (on the order of every five minutes) so having a real-time service like WattTime to inform your devices WHEN to use power can allow you to use the same amount of electricity but dramatically reduce your carbon footprint!