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Triggers (If this)
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New file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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Switched on
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned on.
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Any new shared file link
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
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Switched off
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned off.
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New text file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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Long press
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.
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New photo in your folder
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
New file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
Switched on
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned on.
Any new shared file link
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
Switched off
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned off.
New text file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
Long press
This Trigger fires every time your WeMo Light Switch is turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.
New photo in your folder
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
Queries (With)
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History of photos in your folder
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
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History of long presses
This query returns a list instances of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.
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History of files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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History of WeMo Light Switch is turned off
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned off.
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History of text files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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History of switched on
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned on.
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Find file by name
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
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File metadata
This query returns the metadata of a file.
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List shared file links
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
History of photos in your folder
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
History of long presses
This query returns a list instances of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.
History of files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
History of WeMo Light Switch is turned off
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned off.
History of text files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
History of switched on
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Light Switch was turned on.
Find file by name
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
File metadata
This query returns the metadata of a file.
List shared file links
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
Actions (Then that)
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Turn on
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch on. If the WeMo Switch is already on, it will remain on.
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Revoke shared link
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
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Turn off
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch off. If the WeMo Switch is already off, it will remain off.
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Add file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
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Turn on then off
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch on then immediately back off.
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Move file or folder
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
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Turn off then on
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch off then immediately back on.
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Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
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Toggle on/off
This Action will toggle a WeMo Light Switch on or off.
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Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Turn on
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch on. If the WeMo Switch is already on, it will remain on.
Revoke shared link
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
Turn off
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch off. If the WeMo Switch is already off, it will remain off.
Add file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Turn on then off
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch on then immediately back off.
Move file or folder
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
Turn off then on
This Action will turn a WeMo Light Switch off then immediately back on.
Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
Toggle on/off
This Action will toggle a WeMo Light Switch on or off.
Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
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About Dropbox
Dropbox lets people bring their documents, photos and videos everywhere and share them easily. Use Applets to sync your Dropbox uploads with other services, quickly add new files, and keep track of all your important photos, documents, and data — automatically.
Dropbox lets people bring their documents, photos and videos everywhere and share them easily. Use Applets to sync your Dropbox uploads with other services, quickly add new files, and keep track of all your important photos, documents, and data — automatically.
About WeMo Light Switch
Belkin’s Wemo system is home automation made easy. Replace your wall switch with the Wi-Fi enabled Wemo Light Switch to control and schedule your lights from anywhere using the Wemo app.
Belkin’s Wemo system is home automation made easy. Replace your wall switch with the Wi-Fi enabled Wemo Light Switch to control and schedule your lights from anywhere using the Wemo app.