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Triggers (If this)
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Internet Outage event happened
Trigger requires you only to have a free Fing Account, you don't need a Fingbox to use this!
Trigger fires when there is an Internet outage event on your ISP impacting your location, both when it starts and it is resolved.
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Any new SMS received
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
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Someone arrived
This trigger fires when someone of a user group is detected in or nearby your network.
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Any new SMS sent
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
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Everyone left
This trigger fires when no one of a user group is detected in or nearby your network.
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New SMS received from phone number
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.
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A user arrived
This trigger fires when a user is detected in or nearby your network.
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New SMS sent to phone number
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device to a phone number you specify.
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A user left
This trigger fires when a user is no more detected nearby.
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New SMS received matches search
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
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A Fingbox is back online
This trigger fires when a fingbox get re-connected to the network. This is usually an indication that the network connectivity came back online
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New SMS sent matches search
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
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A Fingbox goes offline
This trigger fires when a fingbox get disconnected from the network. This is usually an indication that the network connectivity is not working
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New device found
This trigger fires when a new device is detected in your network.
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Internet Speed dropped
This trigger fires when an Internet speed drop or slow down is detected, on download or upload channel.
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Device is ON
This trigger fires when a device is detected ON in your network.
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Device is OFF
This trigger fires when a device is detected OFF (offline) in your network.
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Internet IP changed
This trigger fires when your public Internet IP changes.

Internet Outage event happened
Trigger requires you only to have a free Fing Account, you don't need a Fingbox to use this!
Trigger fires when there is an Internet outage event on your ISP impacting your location, both when it starts and it is resolved.

Any new SMS received
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.

Someone arrived
This trigger fires when someone of a user group is detected in or nearby your network.

Any new SMS sent
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.

Everyone left
This trigger fires when no one of a user group is detected in or nearby your network.

New SMS received from phone number
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.

A user arrived
This trigger fires when a user is detected in or nearby your network.

New SMS sent to phone number
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device to a phone number you specify.

A user left
This trigger fires when a user is no more detected nearby.

New SMS received matches search
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.

A Fingbox is back online
This trigger fires when a fingbox get re-connected to the network. This is usually an indication that the network connectivity came back online

New SMS sent matches search
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.

A Fingbox goes offline
This trigger fires when a fingbox get disconnected from the network. This is usually an indication that the network connectivity is not working

New device found
This trigger fires when a new device is detected in your network.

Internet Speed dropped
This trigger fires when an Internet speed drop or slow down is detected, on download or upload channel.

Device is ON
This trigger fires when a device is detected ON in your network.

Device is OFF
This trigger fires when a device is detected OFF (offline) in your network.

Internet IP changed
This trigger fires when your public Internet IP changes.
Queries (With)
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History of internet speed drops
This query returns a list of instances when internet speed dropped or slow down was detected, on download or upload channel. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
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History of someone arrived
This query returns a list of when someone of a user group was detected in or nearby your network.
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History of everyone leaving
This query returns a list of times when no one of a user group is detected in or nearby your network.
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History of Internet Outage events
This query returns a list of events when there was an Internet outage event on your ISP impacting your location, both when it starts and it was resolved. You only need to have a free Fing Account, you don't need a Fingbox to use this!
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History of users left
This query returns a list of time when a user was no longer detected nearby.
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History of devices found
This query returns a list of when a new device is detected in your network.
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History of a user arrived
This query returns a list of when a user was detected in or nearby your network.
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History of device is ON
This query returns a list of when a device was detected ON in your network.
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History of A Fingbox is back online
This query returns a list of when a fingbox get re-connected to the network.

History of internet speed drops
This query returns a list of instances when internet speed dropped or slow down was detected, on download or upload channel. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.

History of someone arrived
This query returns a list of when someone of a user group was detected in or nearby your network.

History of everyone leaving
This query returns a list of times when no one of a user group is detected in or nearby your network.

History of Internet Outage events
This query returns a list of events when there was an Internet outage event on your ISP impacting your location, both when it starts and it was resolved. You only need to have a free Fing Account, you don't need a Fingbox to use this!

History of users left
This query returns a list of time when a user was no longer detected nearby.

History of devices found
This query returns a list of when a new device is detected in your network.

History of a user arrived
This query returns a list of when a user was detected in or nearby your network.

History of device is ON
This query returns a list of when a device was detected ON in your network.

History of A Fingbox is back online
This query returns a list of when a fingbox get re-connected to the network.
Actions (Then that)
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Turn on Internet access
Resume the access to internet for a given user or category.
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Send an SMS
This Action will send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.
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Pause Internet access
Suspend the access to internet for a given user or category.
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Play LED effect
This action will play a light effect on Fingbox LED.

Turn on Internet access
Resume the access to internet for a given user or category.

Send an SMS
This Action will send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.

Pause Internet access
Suspend the access to internet for a given user or category.

Play LED effect
This action will play a light effect on Fingbox LED.
How to connect Android SMS and Fing
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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 Fing
Fing helps you get more from your internet experience and smart home set-up. Connect with Fing Internet Outage Alerts and be in the know when your internet is down. Got a Fingbox? Fingbox's powerful presence detection technology uses your family's comings and goings to automate your favourite IFTTT-enabled devices and services.
Fing helps you get more from your internet experience and smart home set-up. Connect with Fing Internet Outage Alerts and be in the know when your internet is down. Got a Fingbox? Fingbox's powerful presence detection technology uses your family's comings and goings to automate your favourite IFTTT-enabled devices and services.