Blink my blink(1)!
How this automation works
Get visual alerts by flashing your blink(1) light when a calendar event is about to begin. This runs a few minutes before any event starts on your selected Microsoft 365 Calendar and sends a blink command to your device. Perfect for busy professionals who want a quick visual reminder without distractions from screens.
If
Trigger ingredients
Title
Description
Location
Starts
Ends
EventUrl
CreatedAt
EventType
Then
Action fields
rule_name
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8 triggers, queries, and actions
Any event ends
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 an event ends on your Microsoft 365 Calendar.
Any event from search ends
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 an event ends on your Microsoft 365 Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase.
Any event from search starts
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 a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Microsoft 365 Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase.
Any event starts
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 a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Microsoft 365 Calendar.
New event added
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 a new event is added to your Microsoft 365 Calendar.
New event from search added
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 a new event is added to your Microsoft 365 Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase.
Add event
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 add an event to your Microsoft 365 Calendar. Include details such as title, start and end time, and location.
Send blink event
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 your blink(1) a new event.
Add event
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 add an event to your Microsoft 365 Calendar. Include details such as title, start and end time, and location.
Any event ends
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 an event ends on your Microsoft 365 Calendar.
Any event from search ends
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 an event ends on your Microsoft 365 Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase.
Any event from search starts
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 a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Microsoft 365 Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase.
Any event starts
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 a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Microsoft 365 Calendar.
New event added
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 a new event is added to your Microsoft 365 Calendar.
New event from search added
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 a new event is added to your Microsoft 365 Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase.
Send blink event
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 your blink(1) a new event.
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About blink(1)
ThingM's new blink(1) is a small USB light to give you glanceable notice of anything on your computer or the internet. It packs three dimensions of information (color, brightness, and pattern) into a single tiny package that fits into any USB port on nearly every device.
ThingM's new blink(1) is a small USB light to give you glanceable notice of anything on your computer or the internet. It packs three dimensions of information (color, brightness, and pattern) into a single tiny package that fits into any USB port on nearly every device.
About Microsoft 365 Calendar
Organize your appointments, meetings, and events seamlessly with Microsoft 365 Calendar, your powerful scheduling hub. Quickly create new entries, manage your busy schedule, and share your availability with others. Connect your M365 Calendar to IFTTT to automate reminders, sync events across platforms, and streamline your daily planning. Empower your productivity by ensuring you always know what's next and never miss a beat.
Organize your appointments, meetings, and events seamlessly with Microsoft 365 Calendar, your powerful scheduling hub. Quickly create new entries, manage your busy schedule, and share your availability with others. Connect your M365 Calendar to IFTTT to automate reminders, sync events across platforms, and streamline your daily planning. Empower your productivity by ensuring you always know what's next and never miss a beat.