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Create your own BBC News and Smappee workflow
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.
31 triggers, queries, and actions
Appliance turns 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 when the selected appliance is turned off.
Appliance turns on
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 selected appliance is turned on.
New post from BBC News in "Africa"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Africa"
New post from BBC News in "Asia"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Asia"
New post from BBC News in "Business"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Business"
New post from BBC News in "England"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "England"
New post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
New post from BBC News in "Europe"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Europe"
New post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
New post from BBC News in "Health"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Health"
New post from BBC News in "Latin America"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Latin America"
New post from BBC News in "Middle East"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Middle East"
History of Power exceeded threshold
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 times when the power rose above the specified value in watts. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
History of soloar power rises
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 the solar power has risen above the specified value in watts. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
History of when power dropped below a threshold
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 the power dropped below the specified value in watts. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
Turn off plug
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 a plug for the specified duration.
Turn on plug
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 a plug for the specified duration.
Appliance turns 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 when the selected appliance is turned off.
Appliance turns on
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 selected appliance is turned on.
History of Power exceeded threshold
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 times when the power rose above the specified value in watts. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
History of soloar power rises
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 the solar power has risen above the specified value in watts. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
History of when power dropped below a threshold
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 the power dropped below the specified value in watts. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
New post from BBC News in "Africa"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Africa"
New post from BBC News in "Asia"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Asia"
New post from BBC News in "Business"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Business"
New post from BBC News in "England"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "England"
New post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Entertainment & Arts"
New post from BBC News in "Europe"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Europe"
New post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
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 whenever there is a new post from BBC News in "Family & Education"
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About BBC News
BBC.com is an online news platform owned and operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It provides a wide array of content including national and international news, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, health, business, and travel information. The site also offers audio-visual content such as live streaming of BBC channels and radio programs, catch-up TV services, on-demand video content, and archived clips.
BBC.com is an online news platform owned and operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). It provides a wide array of content including national and international news, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, health, business, and travel information. The site also offers audio-visual content such as live streaming of BBC channels and radio programs, catch-up TV services, on-demand video content, and archived clips.
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