Enable or disable SURFboard parental controls by location
Other popular SURFboard workflows and automations
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Disable SURFboard parental controls when leaving an area
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Enable SURFboard parental control when entering an area
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Get an SMS alert when a device reconnects to SURFboard
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Control SURFboard Wi‑Fi access when a group member arrives
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Get notified when a device disconnects from your SURFboard network
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Send Android SMS when a device connects to SURFboard Wi-Fi
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Turn on D-Link Wi-Fi when someone connects to SURFboard
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Enable SURFboard parental controls when device connects to Google Wifi
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Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
8 triggers, queries, and actions
dummy_trigger
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.
SURFboard Internal Trigger
Someone arrives Home
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 is fired when device gets connected.
Someone arrives Home
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 the device re-connects.
Someone left home
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.
When the device gets disconnected, this event gets fired.
Household Occupancy
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 is used to determine if a particular connected device is connected to SURFboard network
End activity
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 end the Harmony Home activity you specify.
Start activity
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 start the Harmony Home activity you specify.
SURFboard_Action
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 is performed when a user want to enable or disable parental control profile
dummy_trigger
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.
SURFboard Internal Trigger
End activity
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 end the Harmony Home activity you specify.
Household Occupancy
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 is used to determine if a particular connected device is connected to SURFboard network
Someone arrives Home
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 is fired when device gets connected.
Someone arrives Home
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 the device re-connects.
Someone left home
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.
When the device gets disconnected, this event gets fired.
Start activity
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 start the Harmony Home activity you specify.
SURFboard_Action
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 is performed when a user want to enable or disable parental control profile
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If
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dummy_trigger
Someone arrives Home
Someone arrives Home
Someone left home
Then
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End activity
Start activity
SURFboard_Action
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About SURFboard
A trusted name in home connectivity, ARRIS Home Networking Products combine people-centered design, better connectivity and smart home integrations. Learn more about SURFboard products with integrated IFTTT. Currently, we recommend to use the SURFboard Central App for this service.
About Harmony
Logitech Harmony lets you control personalized home activities that combine TV, lights, thermostats, blinds, music, movies, and more to create customized home experiences.