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Link Shades to Kwikset Smart Locks integrations

Link Shades and Kwikset Smart Locks both work with IFTTT. Kwikset Smart Locks can start an automation with "Device Locked", and IFTTT can then run "Close shade" on Link Shades.
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7 triggers, queries, and actions

Device Locked

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 will be called whenever the device is locked.

Device Unlocked

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 will be called whenever the device is unlocked.

Events

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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.
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Change device status

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/unlock the door.

Close shade

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 your shade.

Go to percent

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 move shade to specified percent.

Open shade

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 your shade.

Change device status

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/unlock the door.

Close shade

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 your shade.

Device Locked

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 will be called whenever the device is locked.

Device Unlocked

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 will be called whenever the device is unlocked.

Events

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.
List events

Go to percent

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 move shade to specified percent.

Open shade

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 your shade.

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About Link Shades

Control your Link Shades through IFTTT. With Applets, you can open, close, and anything in between!

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About Kwikset Smart Locks

Kwikset smart locks connect directly to your existing Wi-Fi router, the Kwikset app, and smartphone to create a simple and secure smart home, without a third-party hub or panel.

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