Blink my blink(1)!
How this automation works
Get instant visual alerts by flashing your blink(1) light whenever a Sighthound Video rule detects activity. This Applet runs when your configured detection rule in Sighthound Video sends an event to IFTTT, triggering a blink(1) notification. Ideal for quickly noticing movement or security events at home or the office.
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Trigger ingredients
Rule
Camera
Time
Then
Action fields
rule_name
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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.
5 triggers, queries, and actions
New event from a camera
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 rule on a Sighthound Video camera you specify sends an event. You must first configure rules in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
New event from a rule
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 Sighthound Video rule you specify sends an event. You must first configure the rule in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
History of events from a camera
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 every time a rule on a Sighthound Video camera you specify sends an event. You must first configure rules in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
History of events from a rule
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 every time a Sighthound Video rule you specify sends an event. You must first configure the rule in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
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.
History of events from a camera
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 every time a rule on a Sighthound Video camera you specify sends an event. You must first configure rules in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
History of events from a rule
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 every time a Sighthound Video rule you specify sends an event. You must first configure the rule in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
New event from a camera
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 rule on a Sighthound Video camera you specify sends an event. You must first configure rules in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
New event from a rule
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 Sighthound Video rule you specify sends an event. You must first configure the rule in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
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 Sighthound Video
Sighthound Video is super smart surveillance software that monitors and records video from IP and USB cameras. Patented Sighthound computer vision technology differentiates between people and objects in your videos to deliver smart alerts and powerful searches. Incredibly easy to install and use.
Sighthound Video is super smart surveillance software that monitors and records video from IP and USB cameras. Patented Sighthound computer vision technology differentiates between people and objects in your videos to deliver smart alerts and powerful searches. Incredibly easy to install and use.