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Button widget Button press. BusyBox Set BusyBox state.

Toggle BusyBox state with Button widget

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How this automation works

Control your BusyBox devices instantly with a single button press. This Applet runs when you tap the Button widget in the IFTTT app and sets your selected BusyBox devices to the chosen state. Perfect for quickly turning on or off your BusyBox gear without opening the main app. Note: Install the IFTTT app and add the Button widget to your home screen.

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Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.
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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 state for BusyBoxes
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Button press

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.

Set BusyBox state

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 state for BusyBoxes

Button press

Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This trigger fires every time you press the button.

Set BusyBox state

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 state for BusyBoxes

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About Button widget

Make buttons and control other services with a single tap. This service creates widgets that you can use from the home screen of your Android or iOS device.

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About BusyBox

BusyBox is a smart status sign for your home or office, letting you effortlessly display your availability, activities, or custom messages on your door. Use BusyBox actions to update your display and automate status changes, helping you stay focused and undisturbed.

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