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Arm Honeywell security and trigger Alexa routine with one tap

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How this automation works

Easily secure your home and run an Alexa routine instantly with one tap. This Applet activates when you press the Button widget, arming your Honeywell Total Connect panel and sending an action to Alexa via mkZense. Perfect for setting your nighttime routine or automating home security before bed. Note: Install the IFTTT app and add the Button widget to your home screen.

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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 press the button.
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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 arm your Honeywell Total Connect security system to Stay or Away mode.
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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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.
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8 triggers, queries, and actions

Button press

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 press the button.

Total Connect security panel alarm detected

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 my Total Connect security panel receives an alarm

Total Connect security panel arming mode has changed

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 when my Total Connect security panel has been armed or disarmed.

History of Total Connect security panel alarm detections

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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 my Total Connect security panel received an alarm

History of Total Connect security panel arming mode has changed

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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 my Total Connect security panel was been armed or disarmed.

Arm my Honeywell Total Connect security panel

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 arm your Honeywell Total Connect security system to Stay or Away mode.

Run a Smart Scene in my Total Connect security panel

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 run a Smart Scene in your Honeywell Total Connect security panel.

sendAlexaActionByMkzense

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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.

Arm my Honeywell Total Connect security panel

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 arm your Honeywell Total Connect security system to Stay or Away mode.

Button press

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 press the button.

History of Total Connect security panel alarm detections

Pro plus icon
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 my Total Connect security panel received an alarm

History of Total Connect security panel arming mode has changed

Pro plus icon
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 my Total Connect security panel was been armed or disarmed.

Run a Smart Scene in my Total Connect security panel

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 run a Smart Scene in your Honeywell Total Connect security panel.

sendAlexaActionByMkzense

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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.

Total Connect security panel alarm detected

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 my Total Connect security panel receives an alarm

Total Connect security panel arming mode has changed

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 when my Total Connect security panel has been armed or disarmed.

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About Total Connect 2.0

Total Connect 2.0 gives you safety, comfort, awareness and smart home control. From anywhere, anytime control your security system, lights, locks and view live video. Connect your Total Connect 2.0 account now!

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