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Pause Sonos group when a MobiLinc variable is set

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How this automation works

Control your Sonos system automatically based on your home automation variable. This Applet runs when a specified MobiLinc variable is set to a specific value and pauses the corresponding Sonos group. Perfect for syncing your smart home scenes with Sonos playback for a seamless experience.

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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 when a state or integer variable is set.
VariableId Name Value DateTime
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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 pause playback.
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Services used in this Applet

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29 triggers, queries, and actions

A device turned on or off

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 when an INSTEON or Z-Wave device turns on or off.

A lock is locked, unlocked, or jammed

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 when a lock changes status.

A program is true or false

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 when a program is true or false.

A security area changed state

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 when a security area changed state to armed or disarmed.

A sensor turned on or off

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 when a Motion, Water Leak, TriggerLinc, or Door sensor turns on or off.

A variable is set to a value

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 when a state or integer variable is set.

A Z-Wave device is reporting low battery

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 when any Z-Wave device is reporting 20% or less battery remaining.

History of device ons or offs

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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 an INSTEON or Z-Wave device turns on or off.

History of lock locks, unlocks, or jams

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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 lock changes status.

Adjust a thermostat

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 a thermostat's mode and setpoint.

Arm or disarm a security area

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 arm or disarm a security area.

Lock or unlock a door

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 or unlock a Z-Wave lock.

Mute

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.
Mutes a Sonos Player or Group

Open or close the garage door

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 open or close the garage door controlled by an INSTEON IOLinc.

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 will pause playback.

Play Favorite

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 play a Sonos Favorite.

Play Stream

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 stream audio, such as a radio station, from a URL.

Resume

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 resume playback.

Run, enable, or disable a program

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 enable, disable, or run a program's If, Then, or Else condition.

Set a variable

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 a state or integer variable to a custom value.

Set 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.
Set Volume of Sonos Player or Group

A device turned on or off

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 when an INSTEON or Z-Wave device turns on or off.

A lock is locked, unlocked, or jammed

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 when a lock changes status.

A program is true or false

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 when a program is true or false.

A security area changed state

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 when a security area changed state to armed or disarmed.

A sensor turned on or off

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 when a Motion, Water Leak, TriggerLinc, or Door sensor turns on or off.

A variable is set to a value

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 when a state or integer variable is set.

A Z-Wave device is reporting low battery

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 when any Z-Wave device is reporting 20% or less battery remaining.

Adjust a thermostat

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 a thermostat's mode and setpoint.

Arm or disarm a security area

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 arm or disarm a security area.

History of device ons or offs

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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 an INSTEON or Z-Wave device turns on or off.

History of lock locks, unlocks, or jams

Pro plus icon
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 lock changes status.

Lock or unlock a door

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 or unlock a Z-Wave lock.

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About MobiLinc

MobiLinc is the leading iOS, Android app, and cloud service for the popular ISY home automation controller by Universal Devices. MobiLinc and the ISY support INSTEON and Z-Wave devices for real-time status and control of your lights, thermostats, switches, garage door, irrigation system, and more.

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About Sonos

Sonos is the wireless Home Sound System that fills as many rooms as you want with great-sounding music, movies and TV.

This service is in beta. As new features are available, they’ll be delivered through software updates and made available here.

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