Set MobiLinc variable when you enter an area
4 ready-made Location and MobiLinc Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Location can start an automation with "You enter an area", and IFTTT can then run "Adjust a thermostat" on MobiLinc.-
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Turn MobiLinc light on when you enter an area
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Set MobiLinc variable when you exit an area
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Run a MobiLinc program when you enter a location
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Automate Location and MobiLinc from your AI assistant
Ask Perplexity to create location applets that trigger when you enter or exit areas, right from your AI assistant, with IFTTT MCP.
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Create your own Location and MobiLinc 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.
21 triggers, queries, and actions
A device turned on or 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an INSTEON or Z-Wave device turns on or off.
A lock is locked, unlocked, or jammed
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 a lock changes status.
A program is true or false
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 a program is true or false.
A security area changed state
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 a security area changed state to armed or disarmed.
A sensor turned on or 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a Motion, Water Leak, TriggerLinc, or Door sensor turns on or off.
A variable is set to a value
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 a state or integer variable is set.
A Z-Wave device is reporting low battery
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 any Z-Wave device is reporting 20% or less battery remaining.
You enter an 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you enter an area you specify.
You enter or exit an 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you enter or exit an area you specify.
You exit an 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you exit an area you specify.
History of device ons or offs
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 an INSTEON or Z-Wave device turns on or off.
History of lock locks, unlocks, or jams
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 a lock changes status.
Adjust a thermostat
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 adjust a thermostat's mode and setpoint.
Arm or disarm a security area
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 arm or disarm a security area.
Lock or unlock a door
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 lock or unlock a Z-Wave lock.
Open or close the garage door
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 open or close the garage door controlled by an INSTEON IOLinc.
Run, enable, or disable a program
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 enable, disable, or run a program's If, Then, or Else condition.
Set a variable
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 a state or integer variable to a custom value.
Turn a light on, off, or dim
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 turn an INSTEON or Z-Wave light on, off, or dim.
Turn a scene on or off
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 turn a scene on or off.
Turn a switch on or off
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 turn an INSTEON, Z-Wave, or X10 device on or off.
A device turned on or 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an INSTEON or Z-Wave device turns on or off.
A lock is locked, unlocked, or jammed
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 a lock changes status.
A program is true or false
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 a program is true or false.
A security area changed state
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 a security area changed state to armed or disarmed.
A sensor turned on or 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a Motion, Water Leak, TriggerLinc, or Door sensor turns on or off.
A variable is set to a value
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 a state or integer variable is set.
A Z-Wave device is reporting low battery
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 any Z-Wave device is reporting 20% or less battery remaining.
Adjust a thermostat
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 adjust a thermostat's mode and setpoint.
Arm or disarm a security area
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 arm or disarm a security area.
History of device ons or offs
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 an INSTEON or Z-Wave device turns on or off.
History of lock locks, unlocks, or jams
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 a lock changes status.
Lock or unlock a door
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 lock or unlock a Z-Wave lock.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
A device turned on or off
A lock is locked, unlocked, or jammed
A program is true or false
A security area changed state
A sensor turned on or off
A variable is set to a value
A Z-Wave device is reporting low battery
You enter an area
You enter or exit an area
You exit an area
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Adjust a thermostat
Arm or disarm a security area
Lock or unlock a door
Open or close the garage door
Run, enable, or disable a program
Set a variable
Turn a light on, off, or dim
Turn a scene on or off
Turn a switch on or off
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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How to connect to a Location automation
Find an Applet using Location and MobiLinc
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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
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More on Location and MobiLinc
About Location
Location allows apps and websites to use information from cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS networks to determine your approximate location. This service requires downloading the IFTTT app for iPhone or Android. Locate your phone or find your mobile device.
About MobiLinc
MobiLinc is the leading iOS, Android app, and cloud service for the popular ISY home automation controller by Universal Devices. MobiLinc and the ISY support INSTEON and Z-Wave devices for real-time status and control of your lights, thermostats, switches, garage door, irrigation system, and more.