Top widget Applets

The trio of IFTTT widgets make it possible to trigger an action without opening an app or even unlocking your phone. If you have ever come across an Applet that features the Button widget, Note widget, or Camera widget, you may already have one of these features enabled. Try out one of our top Applets from the selection below.

Apple Watch widget

Did you know you can use the Button widget on your Apple Watch? Check out our quick set up guide here.

Getting started with widgets

Setting up your widgets is simple with the steps in this handy Help article. But, before you can enable the widgets, you need to have a widget-triggered Applet enabled.

What is possible with widgets?

When it comes to widgets, you can let your imagination go wild. These services allow you to create simple triggers that activate powerful routines or automations. The Button widget allows you to press a button on your phone or on your Apple watch, the Camera lets you quickly take a photo, while the Note widget gives you a space to jot down a few words.

Whether you need to remember something you just saw, track times throughout the day, or jot down a quick note… widgets have you covered. Check out the collection below to see what other IFTTT-ers are doing with these triggers.

Button widget

The Button widget works just as the name would indicate. You press a button and your Applet triggers. This widget can live on your homescreen or on your lock screen, meaning you don't even need to unlock your phone to run an Applet. Here are some ideas for how you can put the Button widget into action.

Turn devices on and off

Seems simple enough, but juggling different smart device remotes and settings can be an everyday annoyance. Create a button that turns on a lamp, a fan, and changes the temperature when you get ready for bed, and suddenly your nighttime routine just got easier and more relaxing.

Log locations and times

The Button widget is an easy tool whether you are an employee who is tracking different times you start or end a job, or you want to log the time you spend in certain locations. Use the ingredients that are sent with any button press and send them to a Google Sheet, your email, or even a Slack channel.

Quick-add events or set reminders

Tap a button to add a "Do Not Disturb" block on your calendar, silence your phone, or send yourself a reminder. The Button widget can also be used to trigger a phone call or notification in case you want to suddenly get an excuse to leave a conversation.

Camera widget

The Camera widget connects your phone's camera to every other service on IFTTT. Tap your widget to open the camera, then send the picture you take anywhere you want.

Logging receipts, parking spots, or add to your reading list

Take a picture of a receipt and send it directly to your accounting department for invoicing, send a photo of your latest parking spot to your partner, or add a book right to your reading list. All of these things can happen as soon as you take a photo, which helps you get more organized and reduce the number of random pictures you have on your phone.

Send photos to someone

If you are constantly sending pictures of your dog or child or prize pumpkin to someone, automate it. Create an Applet that immediately forwards photos from the Camera widget to a specific group, person, or channel. Or, send them to your cloud storage to back them up for yourself.

For anyone who wants to post immediately, the camera widget can also send images directly to your social media platforms. Simply tap to share instantly and authentically!

Scan QR codes and barcodes

IFTTT's camera widget has 5 QR code scanning triggers. These Applets can be easily configured if you scan the same QR code everyday to enter a coworking space or want to send flyer details to yourself to reference later.

Note widget

Jot down an idea, add a note to a file, send a message to friends, or add to your must-read list without leaving your phone’s home screen. The note widget works simply to get whatever you type to the next destination.

Add to your to-do list

Quickly add something to your to-do list using the Note widget so nothing is forgotten. Next time you need to go to the store you can check your Apple Reminders list instead of wandering the aisles wondering what you have in the fridge.

Put your middle-of-the-night ideas somewhere safe

Have a dream that inspires you, or a shower thought that you should turn into a novel? Don't let it slip away! Jot it down in your Note widget and send it to yourself or put it in a document so you can reference it later.

The Note widget is also a great way to write down songs you hear and add them to a playlist so you can re-listen later on.

Send a quick message or add to your calendar

The Note widget is unique because you can convey a lot of information in a few lines. Send a message to someone or add an event to your calendar with a few taps of your keyboard. These automations are useful for your everyday life and for small business owners who are often on-the-go.

Notification widget

Receive news, updates, and other information that you can browse or click on from your home screen. IFTTT's Notification widget is a different way to receive notifications if you have push notifications disabled or you find they can get lost. Customize your widget to include an image and text that adjusts based on the content.

Start automating with IFTTT today

With thousands of widget Applets already published on IFTTT and 1000+ services available, these Applets only scratch the surface for what you can do with these widgets.

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