Log Sense device activity to Google Sheets
How this automation works
Record when your connected home devices turn on or off. This Applet runs whenever your Sense Energy Monitor detects a device power state change, automatically adding the event to a text log in OneDrive. Ideal for tracking usage patterns or monitoring your smart appliances over time.
If
Trigger ingredients
DeviceName
State
ChangedAt
DeviceId
Then
Action fields
filename
path
content
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17 triggers, queries, and actions
Device turned On/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 every time a device in your house turns on or off.
New file in folder
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 new file is created in the folder you specify.
New file matching regex in folder
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 new file whose filename matches the regular expression you specify is added to the folder you specify
New file matching search in folder
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 new file whose filename or file contents contains the words you specify is added to the folder you specify
New file or folder shared with me
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 new file or folder is shared with you
New photo in folder
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 new photo is created in the folder you specify.
New tagged photo in folder
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 new photo with the tag you specify is created in the folder you specify.
History of device turned On/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 in your house turns on or off.
History of file matching regex uploaded in folder
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 recent files whose filename matches the regular expression you specify is added to the folder you specify
History of file matching search uploaded in folder
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 recent files whose filename or file contents contains the words you specify is added to the folder you specify
History of files or folders shared with me
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 recent files or folders shared with you
History of files uploaded in folder
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 recent files created in the folder you specify.
History of photo uploaded in folder
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 recent photos created in the folder you specify.
History of photos with a tag uploaded in folder
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 recent photos with the tag you specify is created in the folder you specify.
Add file from URL
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 download a file at a given URL and add it to OneDrive at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Append to a text file
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 append to a text file as defined by the file name and folder path you specify
Create text file
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 create a new text file at the path you specify
Add file from URL
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 download a file at a given URL and add it to OneDrive at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Append to a text file
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 append to a text file as defined by the file name and folder path you specify
Create text file
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 create a new text file at the path you specify
Device turned On/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 every time a device in your house turns on or off.
History of device turned On/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 in your house turns on or off.
History of file matching regex uploaded in folder
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 recent files whose filename matches the regular expression you specify is added to the folder you specify
History of file matching search uploaded in folder
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 recent files whose filename or file contents contains the words you specify is added to the folder you specify
History of files or folders shared with me
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 recent files or folders shared with you
History of files uploaded in folder
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 recent files created in the folder you specify.
History of photo uploaded in folder
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 recent photos created in the folder you specify.
History of photos with a tag uploaded in folder
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 recent photos with the tag you specify is created in the folder you specify.
New file in folder
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 new file is created in the folder you specify.
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About OneDrive
OneDrive is the place to store your files so you can access them from virtually any device. Use OneDrive and you'll never be without the documents, notes, photos, and videos that matter to you.
OneDrive is the place to store your files so you can access them from virtually any device. Use OneDrive and you'll never be without the documents, notes, photos, and videos that matter to you.
About Sense Energy Monitor
The Sense home energy monitor lets you understand what every appliance, light, and device in your house has to say. Be informed. Listen to your home.
The Sense home energy monitor lets you understand what every appliance, light, and device in your house has to say. Be informed. Listen to your home.