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USE CASE
Photo organization automation
Automatically post your Foursquare photos to Flickr to keep your online portfolio updated without the hassle of manual uploads.
Get startedCreate your own Foursquare and littleBits 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.
12 triggers, queries, and actions
Any new check-in
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 you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.
New check-in at category
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 you check in to a venue in a specific category on Foursquare or Swarm. It only works with public check-ins.
New check-in by friend in area
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 any friend checks in on Foursquare or Swarm in an area you specify.
New check-in by you in area
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 you check in on Foursquare or Swarm in an area you specify.
New check-in tagged
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 you check in on Foursquare or Swarm
with a single hashtag in the shout (e.g. #IFTTT).
New check-in with photo
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 you check in with a photo on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.
Turned 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 your cloudBit's input goes from high to low.
Turned 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 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time your cloudBit receives an input signal from another littleBits module.
History of when input dropped
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 cloudBit's input goes from high to low. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
Activate Output
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 activate the output of your cloudBit for 3 seconds.
Deactivate Output
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 deactivate the output of your cloudBit.
Set Output Level
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 set the output of your cloudBit to the specified level for the specified length of time.
Activate Output
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 activate the output of your cloudBit for 3 seconds.
Any new check-in
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 you check in on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.
Deactivate Output
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 deactivate the output of your cloudBit.
History of when input dropped
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 cloudBit's input goes from high to low. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
New check-in at category
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 you check in to a venue in a specific category on Foursquare or Swarm. It only works with public check-ins.
New check-in by friend in area
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 any friend checks in on Foursquare or Swarm in an area you specify.
New check-in by you in area
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 you check in on Foursquare or Swarm in an area you specify.
New check-in tagged
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 you check in on Foursquare or Swarm
with a single hashtag in the shout (e.g. #IFTTT).
New check-in with photo
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 you check in with a photo on Foursquare or Swarm. Only works with public check-ins.
Set Output Level
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 set the output of your cloudBit to the specified level for the specified length of time.
Turned 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 your cloudBit's input goes from high to low.
Turned 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 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires every time your cloudBit receives an input signal from another littleBits module.
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Find an automation using Foursquare
Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your Foursquare account
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About Foursquare
Foursquare is a location-based social networking website. Use Applets to archive and share check-ins, save pictures, and much more.
Foursquare is a location-based social networking website. Use Applets to archive and share check-ins, save pictures, and much more.
About littleBits
littleBits is an opensource library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets for prototyping, learning and fun. Connect your littleBits Cloud module to every thing on the internet!
littleBits is an opensource library of electronic modules that snap together with magnets for prototyping, learning and fun. Connect your littleBits Cloud module to every thing on the internet!