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Run a Pushcut shortcut when Flic is clicked

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How this automation works

Trigger your Pushcut automation instantly by pressing your Flic button. This Applet runs whenever your selected Flic is clicked, double-clicked, or held, depending on your configuration. Perfect for quick shortcuts or smart home actions without opening your phone.

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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 click the selected Flic.
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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 execute a shortcut on the Automation Server.
shortcut input delay identifier

Services used in this Applet

Create your own Flic and Pushcut 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.

14 triggers, queries, and actions

A Flic with a tag is clicked

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.
You can create tags and give them to your Flics, so multiple Flics can be used with a single Recipe.

Action Executed

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a server action is executed in Pushcut.

Flic is clicked

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 click the selected Flic.

History of a Flic with a tag is clicked

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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 Flic with a tag is clicked.

History of Flic is clicked

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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 you click the selected Flic.

Automation Server: Execute a HomeKit scene

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 execute a HomeKit scene on the Automation Server.

Automation Server: Execute a shortcut

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 execute a shortcut on the Automation Server.

Send a customized notification with JSON

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 send a smart notification with JSON configuration for customization.

Send a notification

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 send a smart notification to your devices.

Update a widget

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 update the configuration of a widget.

Update a widget (to open a URL when tapped)

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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to open a URL.

Update a widget (to run a HomeKit Scene when tapped)

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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run a HomeKit Scene.

Update a widget (to run a Shortcut when tapped)

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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run a Shortcut.

Update a widget (to run an Integration when tapped)

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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run an Integration.

A Flic with a tag is clicked

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.
You can create tags and give them to your Flics, so multiple Flics can be used with a single Recipe.

Action Executed

Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a server action is executed in Pushcut.

Automation Server: Execute a HomeKit scene

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 execute a HomeKit scene on the Automation Server.

Automation Server: Execute a shortcut

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 execute a shortcut on the Automation Server.

Flic is clicked

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 click the selected Flic.

History of a Flic with a tag is clicked

Pro plus icon
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 Flic with a tag is clicked.

History of Flic is clicked

Pro plus icon
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 you click the selected Flic.

Send a customized notification with JSON

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 send a smart notification with JSON configuration for customization.

Send a notification

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 send a smart notification to your devices.

Update a widget

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 update the configuration of a widget.

Update a widget (to open a URL when tapped)

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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to open a URL.

Update a widget (to run a HomeKit Scene when tapped)

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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run a HomeKit Scene.

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More on Flic and Pushcut

About Flic

Flic is a smart button that acts like a shortcut for your everyday life. You can read more about Flic at Flic.io.

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About Pushcut

The powerful iOS utility for Shortcuts and Home automation. Send smart notifications with powerful actions or execute shortcuts directly on the Pushcut Automation Server.

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