Flash blink(1) when a new IFTTT update is posted
1 ready-made blink(1) and IFTTT Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. IFTTT can start an automation with "Daily recommended Applet for you", and IFTTT can then run "Send blink event" on blink(1).
Automate blink(1) and IFTTT from your AI assistant
Ask ChatGPT to control your blink(1) light and create applets that flash it for anything, with IFTTT MCP.
Set up IFTTT MCP
Create your own blink(1) and IFTTT 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.
10 triggers, queries, and actions
Daily recommended Applet for you
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 recommends a new Applet every day at the time you specify.
New Applet published by service
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 whenever a service has published a new Applet on IFTTT.
New IFTTT update
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 the IFTTT blog posts something tagged "Updates." It's an easy way to stay on top of new services or features.
New service published on IFTTT
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 whenever a new service has been published on IFTTT.
New trigger or action published by service
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 whenever a service has published a new trigger or action on IFTTT.
History of Applets published by service
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 whenever a service has published a new Applet on IFTTT.
History of IFTTT updates
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 the IFTTT blog posts something tagged Updates." It's an easy way to stay on top of new services or features."
History of services published on IFTTT
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 whenever a new service has been published on IFTTT.
History of triggers or actions published by service
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 whenever a service has published a new trigger or action on IFTTT.
Send blink event
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 your blink(1) a new event.
Daily recommended Applet for you
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 recommends a new Applet every day at the time you specify.
History of Applets published by service
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 whenever a service has published a new Applet on IFTTT.
History of IFTTT updates
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 the IFTTT blog posts something tagged Updates." It's an easy way to stay on top of new services or features."
History of services published on IFTTT
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 whenever a new service has been published on IFTTT.
History of triggers or actions published by service
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 whenever a service has published a new trigger or action on IFTTT.
New Applet published by service
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 whenever a service has published a new Applet on IFTTT.
New IFTTT update
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 the IFTTT blog posts something tagged "Updates." It's an easy way to stay on top of new services or features.
New service published on IFTTT
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 whenever a new service has been published on IFTTT.
New trigger or action published by service
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 whenever a service has published a new trigger or action on IFTTT.
Send blink event
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 your blink(1) a new event.
Build an automation in seconds!
If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Daily recommended Applet for you
New Applet published by service
New IFTTT update
New service published on IFTTT
New trigger or action published by service
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Send blink event
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
GET STARTED
How to connect to a blink(1) automation
Find an Applet using blink(1) and IFTTT
Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your accounts
Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Upgrade your automations with
-
Connect to more Applets
Connect up to 20 automations with Pro, and unlimited automations with Pro+ -
Add multiple actions with exclusive services
Add real-time data and multiple actions for smarter automations -
Get access to faster speeds
Get faster updates and more actions with higher rate limits and quicker checks
blink(1) and IFTTT tips, tools, and resources
-
Popular
What your automations say about your aesthetic
-
Popular
How an IFTTTer automates their Twitch
-
Productivity
Easy inbox management with IFTTT email automations
-
Business
Grow your Twitch following with these easy tips
-
Business
What is the best no code app builder in 2026?
-
Social media
Your no-frills guide to using the Twitch dashboard
More on blink(1) and IFTTT
About blink(1)
ThingM's new blink(1) is a small USB light to give you glanceable notice of anything on your computer or the internet. It packs three dimensions of information (color, brightness, and pattern) into a single tiny package that fits into any USB port on nearly every device.
About IFTTT
This service provides triggers and actions that work with your IFTTT account, and Applets that can help you stay up to date with IFTTT changes.