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Create your own Location and TP-Link Router 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.

12 triggers, queries, and actions

Device Connects

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 previously-connected device connects to your TP-Link router.

Device Disconnects

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 previously-connected device disconnects from your TP-Link router.

New Device Connects

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 new device connects to your TP-Link router.

You enter an area

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 enter an area you specify.

You enter or exit an area

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 enter or exit an area you specify.

You exit an area

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 exit an area you specify.

History of Device Connections

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 every time a new device connects to your TP-Link router.

History of device connects

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 a previously-connected device connects to your TP-Link router.

History of device disconnects

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 a previously-connected device disconnects from your TP-Link router.

Activate Shortcut

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 shortcut you've created on Deco M9 Plus for smart home devices to perform actions.

Prioritize Device

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 prioritize a device connected to your TP-Link router for a specified duration (1 hour by default).

Prioritize Online Activity

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 prioritize a certain type of online activity on your network, maintaining a fast connection of what's important.

Activate Shortcut

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 shortcut you've created on Deco M9 Plus for smart home devices to perform actions.

Device Connects

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 previously-connected device connects to your TP-Link router.

Device Disconnects

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 previously-connected device disconnects from your TP-Link router.

History of Device Connections

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 every time a new device connects to your TP-Link router.

History of device connects

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 a previously-connected device connects to your TP-Link router.

History of device disconnects

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 a previously-connected device disconnects from your TP-Link router.

New Device Connects

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 new device connects to your TP-Link router.

Prioritize Device

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 prioritize a device connected to your TP-Link router for a specified duration (1 hour by default).

Prioritize Online Activity

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 prioritize a certain type of online activity on your network, maintaining a fast connection of what's important.

You enter an area

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 enter an area you specify.

You enter or exit an area

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 enter or exit an area you specify.

You exit an area

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 exit an area you specify.

More on Location and TP-Link Router

About Location

Location allows apps and websites to use information from cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS networks to determine your approximate location. This service requires downloading the IFTTT app for iPhone or Android. Locate your phone or find your mobile device.

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About TP-Link Router

Every day, TP-Link routers provide reliable internet connections in homes all over the world. Enjoy doing what you love with the smooth connection and larger coverage they offer for your home’s Wi-Fi. Learn more about IFTTT-supported routers from TP-Link.

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