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Triggers (If this)
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Zone has started
This Trigger fires every time a zone has started.
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New event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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Zone has stopped
This Trigger fires every time a zone has stopped.
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New event from search added
This Trigger fires every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google
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Program has started
This Trigger fires every time a watering program has started.
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Any event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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Program has stopped
This Trigger fires every time a watering program has stopped.
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Event from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
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Device is offline
This Trigger fires every time device disconnects from the remote access service.
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Any event ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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Device is back online
This Trigger fires when device connects to the remote access service.
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New event from search ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
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New software update available
This Trigger fires every time a new software update is available.
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You respond to an event invite
The trigger fires every time you respond to an event you're invited to. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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Freeze Protect Enforced
This Trigger fires when freeze protect mode is in effect.
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Rain sensor is on
This Trigger fires every time the rain sensor detects rain.
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Rain sensor is off
This Trigger fires every time the rain sensor finished to detect rain.
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No weather update
This Trigger fires every time weather did not update for 24h
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Weather update
This Trigger fires every time a new weather update was successfully executed.
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Leak Detected
This Trigger fires every time a leak was detected by your sprinkler
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Reboot during watering
This Trigger fires every time a reboot has occurred during watering zone or program
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Automatic update
This Trigger fires every time an automatic firmware update has occurred.
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Rain delay ended
This Trigger fires every time a snooze has become inactive.
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Rain delay started
This Trigger fires every time a snooze has become active.

Zone has started
This Trigger fires every time a zone has started.

New event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

Zone has stopped
This Trigger fires every time a zone has stopped.

New event from search added
This Trigger fires every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google

Program has started
This Trigger fires every time a watering program has started.

Any event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

Program has stopped
This Trigger fires every time a watering program has stopped.

Event from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.

Device is offline
This Trigger fires every time device disconnects from the remote access service.

Any event ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

Device is back online
This Trigger fires when device connects to the remote access service.

New event from search ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.

New software update available
This Trigger fires every time a new software update is available.

You respond to an event invite
The trigger fires every time you respond to an event you're invited to. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.

Freeze Protect Enforced
This Trigger fires when freeze protect mode is in effect.

Rain sensor is on
This Trigger fires every time the rain sensor detects rain.

Rain sensor is off
This Trigger fires every time the rain sensor finished to detect rain.

No weather update
This Trigger fires every time weather did not update for 24h

Weather update
This Trigger fires every time a new weather update was successfully executed.

Leak Detected
This Trigger fires every time a leak was detected by your sprinkler

Reboot during watering
This Trigger fires every time a reboot has occurred during watering zone or program

Automatic update
This Trigger fires every time an automatic firmware update has occurred.

Rain delay ended
This Trigger fires every time a snooze has become inactive.

Rain delay started
This Trigger fires every time a snooze has become active.
Queries (With)
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List Calendars
This query returns your calendars.
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History of rain sensor detects rain
This query returns a list of when the rain sensor detects rain.
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Search Events
Search events of a calendar
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History of program starts
This query returns a list of when the watering program started.
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List Attendees
Get a list of event attendees
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History of when device was back online
This query returns a list of when device connected to the remote access service.
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List Busy Windows
List time windows when someone is busy.
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History of software updates available
This query returns a list of every time a new software update is available.
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List Events For a Date
This query returns a list events for a specific day.
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List Events For a Date Range
This query lists events for a specific date range.
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History of times you responded to a calendar invite.
The query returns a list of when you responded to an event you're invited to.
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History of events from search added
This query returns a list of every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of events from search ended
This query returns a list of ending time (within 15 minutes) of events on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of calendar event endings
This query returns a list of event ending times on your Google Calendar.
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History of event from search starts
This query returns a list of a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of events added
This query returns a list of every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar.
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History of calendar event beginnings
This query returns a list of event starting times on your Google Calendar.

List Calendars
This query returns your calendars.

History of rain sensor detects rain
This query returns a list of when the rain sensor detects rain.

Search Events
Search events of a calendar

History of program starts
This query returns a list of when the watering program started.

List Attendees
Get a list of event attendees

History of when device was back online
This query returns a list of when device connected to the remote access service.

List Busy Windows
List time windows when someone is busy.

History of software updates available
This query returns a list of every time a new software update is available.

List Events For a Date
This query returns a list events for a specific day.

List Events For a Date Range
This query lists events for a specific date range.

History of times you responded to a calendar invite.
The query returns a list of when you responded to an event you're invited to.

History of events from search added
This query returns a list of every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.

History of events from search ended
This query returns a list of ending time (within 15 minutes) of events on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.

History of calendar event endings
This query returns a list of event ending times on your Google Calendar.

History of event from search starts
This query returns a list of a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.

History of events added
This query returns a list of every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar.

History of calendar event beginnings
This query returns a list of event starting times on your Google Calendar.
Actions (Then that)
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Start a zone
This Action will start watering a specific zone for a certain period of time.
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Quick add event
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
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Start a program
This Action will run a specific watering program.
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Create a detailed event
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
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Schedule a program to run in the next minute
This action will schedule a program to start in the next minute. The difference between scheduling a program to start and just starting a program is that scheduled program will take weather into account whereas a started program will always water 100% of the set duration
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Stop all watering
This Action will cancel all running watering events.
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Snooze
This Action will skip all watering events for a certain period of time.
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Activate a program
This Action will enable a specific program
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Deactivate a program
This Action will disable a specific program
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Change program start time
This action will change the start time for a specific program.
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Resume all watering
This action will resume all watering and require beta firmware.
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Pause all watering
This Action will pause all running watering events and require beta firmware.
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Add weather data
This action will save weather data. Make sure you have enabled Local Weather Push from Weather > Developer > Local Weather Push. The units for the data should be metric units.
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Change stop program
This action will change the stop time for a specific program.

Start a zone
This Action will start watering a specific zone for a certain period of time.

Quick add event
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.

Start a program
This Action will run a specific watering program.

Create a detailed event
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.

Schedule a program to run in the next minute
This action will schedule a program to start in the next minute. The difference between scheduling a program to start and just starting a program is that scheduled program will take weather into account whereas a started program will always water 100% of the set duration

Stop all watering
This Action will cancel all running watering events.

Snooze
This Action will skip all watering events for a certain period of time.

Activate a program
This Action will enable a specific program

Deactivate a program
This Action will disable a specific program

Change program start time
This action will change the start time for a specific program.

Resume all watering
This action will resume all watering and require beta firmware.

Pause all watering
This Action will pause all running watering events and require beta firmware.

Add weather data
This action will save weather data. Make sure you have enabled Local Weather Push from Weather > Developer > Local Weather Push. The units for the data should be metric units.

Change stop program
This action will change the stop time for a specific program.
How to connect Google Calendar and RainMachine
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