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iOS Shortcuts Shortcut automation started. PowerView® Automation (Legacy) Activate Scene.

Activate PowerView scene when an iOS Shortcut automation starts.

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How this automation works

Automate your smart shades by activating a PowerView scene instantly when an iOS Shortcut automation begins. This runs whenever your selected Shortcut automation is triggered, seamlessly connecting your Apple ecosystem with PowerView® Automation. Perfect for customizing shade positions as part of your daily routines or home scenes for convenience and comfort.

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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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
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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 activate an individual Room Scene.
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Create your own PowerView® Automation (Legacy) and iOS Shortcuts 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.

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Shortcut automation started

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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Activate Multiple Room Scene

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 activate a Multiple Room Scene.

Activate Scene

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 activate an individual Room Scene.

Turn off all Schedules

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 globally disable all Scheduled Scenes.

Turn on all Schedules

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 globally enable all Scheduled Scenes.

Activate Multiple Room Scene

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 activate a Multiple Room Scene.

Activate Scene

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 activate an individual Room Scene.

Shortcut automation started

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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Turn off all Schedules

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 globally disable all Scheduled Scenes.

Turn on all Schedules

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 globally enable all Scheduled Scenes.

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About PowerView® Automation (Legacy)

Intelligent Shades That Simplify Your Life. Imagine a world where window treatments adjust to your needs, creating the perfect room ambiance morning, noon and night. That’s the beauty of PowerView® Automation from Hunter Douglas. Compatible with Legacy PowerView Automation only. Not compatible with PowerView Gen 3 Automation.

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About iOS Shortcuts

A shortcut provides a quick way to get things done with your apps, with just a tap or by asking Siri. Shortcuts can automate a wide variety of things on your iOS devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.

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