Arm Blink System When You Leave Home
How this automation works
Get instant alerts on WhatsApp when your Blink camera detects motion. The Applet runs automatically each time a motion event is triggered on your selected Blink (Europe) camera, sending a WhatsApp message with helpful context. Perfect for staying aware of activity at home or the office through real-time camera notifications on WhatsApp.
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CameraName
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message_to_send
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7 triggers, queries, and actions
Motion detected
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 your Blink camera detects motion.
You sent a specific WhatsApp message to InOut
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 specific WhatsApp message is received. The rest of messages are ignored.
You sent any WhatsApp message to InOut
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 WhatsApp message is received no matter the content.
History of motion detected
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 your Blink camera detects motion.
Arm system
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 your Blink system to Armed.
Disarm system
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 your Blink system to Disarmed.
Send me a message
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 WhatsApp text message to your number.
Arm system
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 your Blink system to Armed.
Disarm system
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 your Blink system to Disarmed.
History of motion detected
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 your Blink camera detects motion.
Motion detected
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 your Blink camera detects motion.
Send me a message
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 WhatsApp text message to your number.
You sent a specific WhatsApp message to InOut
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 specific WhatsApp message is received. The rest of messages are ignored.
You sent any WhatsApp message to InOut
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 WhatsApp message is received no matter the content.
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About InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message
Receive and Send WhatsApp Messages in IFTTT Applets to trigger different actions on your automations or send notifications. You can connect WhatsApp with IFTTT using this service. Learn more here.
Receive and Send WhatsApp Messages in IFTTT Applets to trigger different actions on your automations or send notifications. You can connect WhatsApp with IFTTT using this service. Learn more here.
About Blink (Europe)
Blink is the one-of-a-kind, ultra-affordable, wireless and wire-free home security and full HD video monitoring system. Use this IFTTT service if you are European Blink customer.
Blink is the one-of-a-kind, ultra-affordable, wireless and wire-free home security and full HD video monitoring system. Use this IFTTT service if you are European Blink customer.