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Triggers (If this)
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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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Switched on
This trigger fires every time your Dimmer is turned on.
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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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Switched off
This trigger fires every time your Dimmer is turned off.
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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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Long press
This trigger fires every time your WeMo Dimmer is turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.
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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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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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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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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.

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.

Switched on
This trigger fires every time your Dimmer is turned on.

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

Switched off
This trigger fires every time your Dimmer is turned off.

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.

Long press
This trigger fires every time your WeMo Dimmer is turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Queries (With)
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List Calendars
This query returns your calendars.
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History of switched off
This query returns a list of when your Dimmer was turned off.
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Search Events
Search events of a calendar
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History of long press
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Dimmer was turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.
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List Attendees
Get a list of event attendees
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List Busy Windows
List time windows when someone is busy.
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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 switched off
This query returns a list of when your Dimmer was turned off.

Search Events
Search events of a calendar

History of long press
This query returns a list of when your WeMo Dimmer was turned on or off with a long press over two seconds.

List Attendees
Get a list of event attendees

List Busy Windows
List time windows when someone is busy.

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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Turn on
This action will turn a WeMo Dimmer on. If the WeMo Dimmer is already on, it will remain on.
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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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Turn off
This action will turn a WeMo Dimmer off. If the WeMo Dimmer is already off, it will remain off.
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Create a detailed event
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
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Change brightness
This action will change brightness of a Dimmer to a specified level/percentage.
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Toggle on/off
This action will toggle a WeMo Dimmer on or off.

Turn on
This action will turn a WeMo Dimmer on. If the WeMo Dimmer is already on, it will remain on.

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

Turn off
This action will turn a WeMo Dimmer off. If the WeMo Dimmer is already off, it will remain off.

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

Change brightness
This action will change brightness of a Dimmer to a specified level/percentage.

Toggle on/off
This action will toggle a WeMo Dimmer on or off.
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