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How this automation works
Stay instantly informed when the U.S. Department of Defense releases a new article. This Applet turns your selected WiZ light to red when new content is published matching your chosen keyword. Perfect for news enthusiasts or defense watchers who want visual alerts synced to official releases.
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Trigger ingredients
EntryTitle
EntryUrl
EntryAuthor
EntryContent
EntryImageUrl
EntryPublished
Then
Action fields
entity
mode
dimming
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9 triggers, queries, and actions
News articles
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 news article is published by the Department of Defense.
Photo essays
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 new photo essay is published by the Department of Defense.
History of news articles
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 news article is published by the Department of Defense.
Activate a scene
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 apply the settings of the selected scene to your WiZ lights.
Dim / Brighten the light
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 dim / brighten the selected light(s) by the step of your choice. Ideal for your smart remotes, connected buttons, widgets and much more!
Pulse the light
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 the selected light(s) pulse gently once.
Toggle your lights on/off
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 turn your lights on if they are currently off – and vice versa. An easy way to toggle between on and off statuses!
Turn off the light
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 turn off the selected light(s).
Turn on / change light 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 turn on the selected light(s). Optionally, a light mode or pre-defined color can be applied, as well as a level of dimming.
Activate a scene
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 apply the settings of the selected scene to your WiZ lights.
Dim / Brighten the light
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 dim / brighten the selected light(s) by the step of your choice. Ideal for your smart remotes, connected buttons, widgets and much more!
History of news articles
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 news article is published by the Department of Defense.
News articles
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 news article is published by the Department of Defense.
Photo essays
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 new photo essay is published by the Department of Defense.
Pulse the light
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 the selected light(s) pulse gently once.
Toggle your lights on/off
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 turn your lights on if they are currently off – and vice versa. An easy way to toggle between on and off statuses!
Turn off the light
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 turn off the selected light(s).
Turn on / change light 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 turn on the selected light(s). Optionally, a light mode or pre-defined color can be applied, as well as a level of dimming.
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About WiZ
The ultimate light experience --
plug-and-play smart lighting set up on your Wi-Fi network. No bridge, no hubs, no gateway required. Our lights connect to the cloud to provide the best ambiance to see, read and live. Enjoy a healthier lifestyle, get more done and make your home look amazing.
The ultimate light experience -- plug-and-play smart lighting set up on your Wi-Fi network. No bridge, no hubs, no gateway required. Our lights connect to the cloud to provide the best ambiance to see, read and live. Enjoy a healthier lifestyle, get more done and make your home look amazing.
About Department of Defense
The Department of Defense is charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces. This service lets you stay up-to-date on Department of Defense news and photo essays.
The Department of Defense is charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces. This service lets you stay up-to-date on Department of Defense news and photo essays.