How this automation works
Anytime grandma posts to her blog, light up my littleBits ugly christmas sweater.
If
Any new post
Trigger ingredients
PostTitle
PostUrl
PostContent
PostImageUrl
Tags
PostPublished
Then
Activate Output
Action fields
device_id
Services used in this Applet
Create your own Tumblr (legacy) and littleBits 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.
23 triggers, queries, and actions
Any new post
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 create any new post on your public Tumblr blog.
Every N posts
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 after you post a set number (N) of items on your public Tumblr blog. You may also select a specific type of post.
New audio post
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 create a new audio post on your public Tumblr blog.
New like
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 like any public Tumblr post.
New link post
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 create a new link post on your public Tumblr blog.
New photo post
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 create a new photo post on your public Tumblr blog.
New post on a blog you follow
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 a blog you follow adds a new post.
New post tagged
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 create any new post on your public Tumblr blog with a tag you specify.
New quote post
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 create a new quote post on your public Tumblr blog.
New text post
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 create a new text post on your public Tumblr blog.
New video post
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 create a new video post on your public Tumblr blog.
Turned Off
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 your cloudBit's input goes from high to low.
History of when input dropped
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 your cloudBit's input goes from high to low. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
Activate Output
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 the output of your cloudBit for 3 seconds.
Create a link post
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 link post on your Tumblr blog.
Create a photo post
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 photo post on your Tumblr blog.
Create a quote post
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 quote post on your Tumblr blog.
Create a text post
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 text post on your Tumblr blog.
Create a video post
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 video post on your Tumblr blog from the given URL to a YouTube video, a Vimeo video, a URL to a video file, or an embed code.
Create an audio post from URL
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 an audio post on your Tumblr blog from the given URL to an MP3 file.
Deactivate Output
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 deactivate the output of your cloudBit.
Set Output Level
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 set the output of your cloudBit to the specified level for the specified length of time.
Activate Output
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 the output of your cloudBit for 3 seconds.
Any new post
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 create any new post on your public Tumblr blog.
Create a link post
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 link post on your Tumblr blog.
Create a photo post
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 photo post on your Tumblr blog.
Create a quote post
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 quote post on your Tumblr blog.
Create a text post
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 text post on your Tumblr blog.
Create a video post
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 video post on your Tumblr blog from the given URL to a YouTube video, a Vimeo video, a URL to a video file, or an embed code.
Create an audio post from URL
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 an audio post on your Tumblr blog from the given URL to an MP3 file.
Deactivate Output
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 deactivate the output of your cloudBit.
Every N posts
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 after you post a set number (N) of items on your public Tumblr blog. You may also select a specific type of post.
History of when input dropped
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 your cloudBit's input goes from high to low. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
New audio post
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 create a new audio post on your public Tumblr blog.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
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About Tumblr (legacy)
Tumblr is your canvas. Post text, photos, GIFs, videos, live videos, audio, anything. Applets can bring content to your Tumblr from all your different social medias, and help you manage your Tumblr likes.
Tumblr is your canvas. Post text, photos, GIFs, videos, live videos, audio, anything. Applets can bring content to your Tumblr from all your different social medias, and help you manage your Tumblr likes.
About littleBits
littleBits is an opensource library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets for prototyping, learning and fun. Connect your littleBits Cloud module to every thing on the internet!
littleBits is an opensource library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets for prototyping, learning and fun. Connect your littleBits Cloud module to every thing on the internet!