Unlock Hubitat device when an SMS matches search
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28 ready-made Android SMS and Hubitat Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Android SMS can start an automation with "Any new SMS received", and IFTTT can then run "Change Mode" on Hubitat.-
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Change Hubitat mode when SMS matches a keywordby
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Send an SMS when Hubitat mode changesby
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Send an SMS when a Hubitat device opensby
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Turn on Hubitat device and send SMS when SmartThings presence detectedby
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Unlock Hubitat device when an SMS with a specific keyword arrivesby
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Send an SMS when motion is detectedby
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Turn on Hubitat device when SMS matches keywordby
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Create your own Android SMS and Hubitat 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.
33 triggers, queries, and actions
Any new SMS received
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
Any new SMS sent
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
Device closes
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your Hubitat device closes.
Device opens
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your Hubitat device opens.
Device turns off
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your Hubitat device turns off.
Device turns on
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your Hubitat device turns on.
Mode changes
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when the Hubitat mode changes.
Motion is 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when new motion is detected.
Motion is no longer 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when motion is no longer detected.
New SMS received from phone number
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.
New SMS received matches search
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
New SMS sent matches search
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
History of Device turned off
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 Hubitat device turned off.
History of Mode changes
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 the Hubitat mode has changed.
History of temperature rises above
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 the temperature rises above the specified threshold. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
Recent history of device opens
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 recent times when your Habitat device opened.
Recent history of Device turns on
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 recent Hubitat device turns on events.
Change Mode
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 change Hubitat's mode.
Close a 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 close a Hubitat device.
Dim a 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 change a device's dimmer level.
Lock a 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 lock a Hubitat device.
Open a 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 open a Hubitat device.
Send an SMS
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 send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.
Turn off a 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 turn off your Hubitat switches, lights, sirens, strobes, etc.
Turn on a 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 turn on a device attached to your Hubitat Elevation system.
Unlock a 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 unlock a Hubitat device.
Any new SMS received
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
Any new SMS sent
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
Change Mode
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 change Hubitat's mode.
Close a 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 close a Hubitat device.
Device closes
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your Hubitat device closes.
Device opens
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your Hubitat device opens.
Device turns off
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your Hubitat device turns off.
Device turns on
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your Hubitat device turns on.
Dim a 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 change a device's dimmer level.
History of Device turned off
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 Hubitat device turned off.
History of Mode changes
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 the Hubitat mode has changed.
History of temperature rises above
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 the temperature rises above the specified threshold. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Any new SMS received
Any new SMS sent
Device closes
Device opens
Device turns off
Device turns on
Mode changes
Motion is detected
Motion is no longer detected
New SMS received from phone number
New SMS received matches search
New SMS sent matches search
New SMS sent to phone number
Presence is detected
Presence is no longer detected
Temperature drops below
Temperature rises above
Water is detected
Water is no longer detected
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Change Mode
Close a device
Dim a device
Lock a device
Open a device
Send an SMS
Turn off a device
Turn on a device
Unlock a device
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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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.
About Hubitat
Hubitat Elevation is a powerful home automation platform that works with your connected devices. Hubitat is a local solution, not cloud-dependent, so it’s fast, reliable and private.