BloomSky Weather Device detects rain. Rachio Irrigation Controller Rain delay.

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Device detects rain

This Trigger fires every time it is raining in the location of the specified device.

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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.

25 triggers, queries, and actions

Device detects high temperature

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 every time the temperature exceeds a level set by you.

Device detects low temperature

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 every time the temperature is below a level set by you.

Device detects rain

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 every time it is raining in the location of the specified device.

Device uploads new data

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 every time your specified device uploads data to the server.

Device uploads new image

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 every time the device you chose uploads new image. Note that this Trigger won't fire at night when the camera is off.

Event registered

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 every time an event is registered for the device you specify.

Picture of the day

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 at the specific time set by you each day with a picture at that time from your selected device.

Timelapse of the day

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 specified device's time-lapse is ready, with a url of the time-lapse.

Watering time 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 every time a watering time starts for the device your specify.

Watering time stops

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 every time a watering time stops for the device your specify.

History of data uploads

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 your specified device uploads data to the server.

History of Events

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 times when an event was registered to the device you specified.

History of image uploads

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 the device you chose uploads new image.

History of Picture of the day

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 your previous bloomsky picture of the days.

History of rain detections

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 rain detections by the specified device.

History of Timelapse of the day

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 your recent specified device's time-lapses.

History of watering time starts

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 watering time starts for the device your specify.

History of watering time stops

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 watering time stops for the device your specify.

History of when device detects low temperature

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 the temperature was below a level set by you. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.

Rain delay

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 put the Rachio in rain delay mode for a certain period of time.

Seasonal 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 will adjust the overall run time of the selected schedule while overriding any current adjustments.

Skip watering time

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 skip a watering time.

Start a zone

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 start a zone you specify.

Start watering time

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 start a watering time.

Stop watering

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 stop all watering on a device.

Device detects high temperature

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 every time the temperature exceeds a level set by you.

Device detects low temperature

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 every time the temperature is below a level set by you.

Device detects rain

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 every time it is raining in the location of the specified device.

Device uploads new data

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 every time your specified device uploads data to the server.

Device uploads new image

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 every time the device you chose uploads new image. Note that this Trigger won't fire at night when the camera is off.

Event registered

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 every time an event is registered for the device you specify.

History of data uploads

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 your specified device uploads data to the server.

History of Events

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 times when an event was registered to the device you specified.

History of image uploads

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 the device you chose uploads new image.

History of Picture of the day

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 your previous bloomsky picture of the days.

History of rain detections

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 rain detections by the specified device.

History of Timelapse of the day

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 your recent specified device's time-lapses.

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About BloomSky Weather

BloomSky is a community-supported network of real-time weather monitoring stations. Each hyperlocal station combines traditional weather data with a real-time image to give you a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute report from thousands of locations around the world. Gather data or trigger actions from any device on the BloomSky network.

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About Rachio Irrigation Controller

Take control of your watering with a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. Automated schedules customized to your specific yard enable you to water with precision. Stop watching the skies - Weather Intelligence automatically adapts your watering schedule to reflect local weather forecasts and changing seasons. Monitor and adjust your schedule on mobile, or extend the smart home outside with Rachio's top-tier integrations. Inspire yard envy while saving water and money with EPA WaterSense Certified irrigation technology.

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