Turn on or off your device with the press of a button
How this automation works
Control your SmartThings lights or devices instantly with a BroadLink button. This Applet triggers each time your BroadLink button is pressed, switching on the SmartThings device(s) you choose. Great for quickly automating lights, appliances, or scenes with a single tap.
If
Button trigger
Trigger ingredients
CreatedAt
Then
Switch on
Action fields
device
Services used in this Applet
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51 triggers, queries, and actions
Any new motion
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 your SmartThings device senses motion.
Body induction
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 the status of the body induction change
Brightness drops below
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 the your SmartThings device detects brightness below a value you specify.
Brightness rises above
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 the your SmartThings device detects brightness above a value you specify.
Button trigger
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.
Make buttons and control other services with a single tap.
Closed
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 your SmartThings device is closed.
Device turns on or off
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 device turns on or off
Door sensor
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 the status of the door sensor changed
Humidity drops below
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 your SmartThings device detects humidity below a value you specify.
Humidity rises above
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 your SmartThings device detects humidity above a value you specify.
Light sensor
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 the light intensity is within a certain range
Locked
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 your SmartThings device is locked.
History of when the device turns on or off
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 device turns on or off
Activate siren/strobe
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 activate your SmartThings alerting device's siren and/or strobe.
Adjust brightness
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 will adjust the brightness of the plug
Adjust channel
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 can adjust your TV/STB to the previous or next
Adjust volume
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 adjust the volume of your device
Button control
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 make your button be pressed
Change mode
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 control the mode of your device
Deactivate siren/strobe
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 deactivate your SmartThings alerting device's siren and/or strobe.
FastForward
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 can control your TV/STB to fast forward
Lock
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 lock your SmartThings devices that support locking.
Mute adjustment
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 adjust your device to mute or unmute
Next
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 can control your TV/STB to next
Pause
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 can control your TV/STB to pause
Activate siren/strobe
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 activate your SmartThings alerting device's siren and/or strobe.
Adjust brightness
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 will adjust the brightness of the plug
Adjust channel
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 can adjust your TV/STB to the previous or next
Adjust volume
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 adjust the volume of your device
Any new motion
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 your SmartThings device senses motion.
Body induction
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 the status of the body induction change
Brightness drops below
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 the your SmartThings device detects brightness below a value you specify.
Brightness rises above
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 the your SmartThings device detects brightness above a value you specify.
Button control
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 make your button be pressed
Button trigger
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.
Make buttons and control other services with a single tap.
Change mode
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 control the mode of your device
Closed
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 your SmartThings device is closed.
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About SmartThings
SmartThings unlocks a new world of possibilities by letting you use your smartphone to control locks, lights, electronics, and the everyday things around you—wherever you are.
SmartThings unlocks a new world of possibilities by letting you use your smartphone to control locks, lights, electronics, and the everyday things around you—wherever you are.
About BroadLink
Convert your home into a smart living space with BroadLink. Our Wi-Fi smart plug enables you to set timers and turn your home appliances on/off anytime from anywhere. Get things done faster, hands-free and enjoy clever controlling.
Convert your home into a smart living space with BroadLink. Our Wi-Fi smart plug enables you to set timers and turn your home appliances on/off anytime from anywhere. Get things done faster, hands-free and enjoy clever controlling.