How this automation works
Philips Hue lights will turn red and flash when you receive an alarm SMS send by your alarm system. This will scare anyone who tries to sneak into your house! Fully customizable, choose your lights, your color and the SMS phrase that will activate your lights.
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Trigger ingredients
Change color
Action fields
Blink lights
Action fields
Services used in this Applet
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More on Android SMS and Philips Hue
About Android SMS
Android SMS is a native service that allows you to receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages on your device and send messages to other phone numbers. Standard carrier rates may apply. This service requires the IFTTT app for Android.
Android SMS is a native service that allows you to receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages on your device and send messages to other phone numbers. Standard carrier rates may apply. This service requires the IFTTT app for Android.
About Philips Hue
Philips Hue connected bulbs and bridge let you to take full control of your lighting. Whatever you want to do with your lighting, Hue can.
Philips Hue connected bulbs and bridge let you to take full control of your lighting. Whatever you want to do with your lighting, Hue can.