Start Vactidy robot when Knocki gesture is detected
by
2 ready-made Knocki and Vactidy Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Knocki can start an automation with "Gesture with task matching ID occurs", and IFTTT can then run "Mode start robot" on Vactidy.
Automate Knocki and Vactidy from your AI assistant
Have Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor build and run Knocki and Vactidy automations for you, like “Start Vactidy robot when Knocki gesture is detected”, with IFTTT MCP.
Set up IFTTT MCP
Create your own Knocki and Vactidy 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.
9 triggers, queries, and actions
Gesture with task matching ID occurs
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires if you tap a gesture with a custom IFTTT task matching the ID of this trigger.
Robot Started
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fire when your robot starts a job
Robot Stopped
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your robot stops a job
History of a specific IFTTT task triggered by tap gestures
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 times a specific IFTTT task was triggered by tap gestures.
Robot Online
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 the online status of your robot.
Robot Status
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 the current status of your robot.
Mode start robot
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 mode start your robot
Start robot
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 start your robot.
Stop robot
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 stop your robot
Gesture with task matching ID occurs
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires if you tap a gesture with a custom IFTTT task matching the ID of this trigger.
History of a specific IFTTT task triggered by tap gestures
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 times a specific IFTTT task was triggered by tap gestures.
Mode start robot
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 mode start your robot
Robot Online
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 the online status of your robot.
Robot Started
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fire when your robot starts a job
Robot Status
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 the current status of your robot.
Robot Stopped
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when your robot stops a job
Start robot
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 start your robot.
Stop robot
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 stop your robot
Build an automation in seconds!
If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Gesture with task matching ID occurs
Robot Started
Robot Stopped
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Mode start robot
Start robot
Stop robot
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
GET STARTED
How to connect to a Knocki automation
Find an Applet using Knocki and Vactidy
Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your accounts
Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Make more happen with your credits
-
More credits, more possibilities
Get more credits per month to power more automation activity. -
Power more advanced automations
Use credits to power your automations, including actions that require more processing. -
Access faster speeds and higher rate limits
Get faster updates and more actions with increased rate limits and more frequent checks.
Knocki and Vactidy tips, tools, and resources
More on Knocki and Vactidy
About Vactidy
The ability to remotely control the devices you bind to in the Vactidy App. Use Vactidy service Connected Robots to give you the flexibility of anytime, any where control. Applets can tigger your robot to start when you leave the house, pause cleaning when you answer the phone.