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3 triggers, queries, and actions
Device turned On/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 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time a device in your house turns on or off.
History of device turned On/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 a device in your house turns on or off.
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.
Device turned On/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 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time a device in your house turns on or off.
History of device turned On/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 a device in your house turns on or off.
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.
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Device turned On/Off
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Send blink event
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More on blink(1) and Sense Energy Monitor
About blink(1)
blink(1) and IFTTT let you light up a USB notification device to alert you when anything happens online.
About Sense Energy Monitor
Sense Energy Monitor and IFTTT let you monitor which appliances and devices are turning on and off, then trigger automations based on your home's energy activity.