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iOS Shortcuts Shortcut automation started. Rachio Smart Hose Timer Open Valve.

Open Rachio Smart Hose Timer valve when iOS Shortcut runs

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How this automation works

Control your Rachio Smart Hose Timer directly from an iOS Shortcut. This Applet runs when a linked iOS Shortcut automation starts and opens your selected valve for a set duration. Perfect for automating watering routines or outdoor tasks through Apple's Shortcuts app.

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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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
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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 open the valve.
valve_id duration

Services used in this Applet

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6 triggers, queries, and actions

Shortcut automation started

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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Valve Closed

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 valve closes.

Valve Opened

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 valve opens.

Valve Status

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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 the current valve status.

Close Valve

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 close the valve.

Open Valve

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 the valve.

Close Valve

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 close the valve.

Open Valve

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 the valve.

Shortcut automation started

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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Valve Closed

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 valve closes.

Valve Opened

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 valve opens.

Valve Status

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 the current valve status.

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About Rachio Smart Hose Timer

The Smart Hose Timer automates hose watering by replacing tedious and time-consuming hand watering with irrigation schedules that can be set and run directly from a smart phone.

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About iOS Shortcuts

A shortcut provides a quick way to get things done with your apps, with just a tap or by asking Siri. Shortcuts can automate a wide variety of things on your iOS devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.

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