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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.
6 triggers, queries, and actions
Daily smartphone screen unlocks
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 when the number of your smartphone screen unlocks exceeds your specified daily limit.
Daily smartphone usage time
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 when your smartphone usage exceeds your specified daily time limit.
History of daily smartphone screen unlocks exceeded
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 number of your smartphone screen unlocks exceeds your specified daily limit.
History of daily smartphone usage time
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 smartphone usage exceeds your specified daily time limit.
Send an email
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 email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
Send yourself an email
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 yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.
Daily smartphone screen unlocks
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 when the number of your smartphone screen unlocks exceeds your specified daily limit.
Daily smartphone usage time
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 when your smartphone usage exceeds your specified daily time limit.
History of daily smartphone screen unlocks exceeded
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 number of your smartphone screen unlocks exceeds your specified daily limit.
History of daily smartphone usage time
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 smartphone usage exceeds your specified daily time limit.
Send an email
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 email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
Send yourself an email
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 yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.
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About Gmail
Connect Gmail to send emails to yourself and others.
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About QualityTime
QualityTime is a fun, visual and easy to use Android app that allows you to monitor and get real time reports on how much time you’re spending on your mobile phone specific apps.
QualityTime is a fun, visual and easy to use Android app that allows you to monitor and get real time reports on how much time you’re spending on your mobile phone specific apps.