Disarm Blink with a text message
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6 triggers, queries, and actions
Device ran
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 device ran
Motion detected
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 your Blink camera detects motion. Please note: Only the events stored in the Blink cloud are supported by the Blink.
History of motion detected
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 your Blink camera detects motion.
Arm system
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 set your Blink system to Armed.
Disarm system
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 set your Blink system to Disarmed.
Trigger an 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 will trigger the device's open/close.
Arm system
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 set your Blink system to Armed.
Device ran
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 device ran
Disarm system
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 set your Blink system to Disarmed.
History of motion detected
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 your Blink camera detects motion.
Motion detected
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 your Blink camera detects motion. Please note: Only the events stored in the Blink cloud are supported by the Blink.
Trigger an 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 will trigger the device's open/close.
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About Blink
Blink is the one-of-a-kind, ultra-affordable, wireless and wire-free home security and full HD video monitoring system.
Blink is the one-of-a-kind, ultra-affordable, wireless and wire-free home security and full HD video monitoring system.
About VelaSmart
This service enables connection to JC 遮阳 (Jecang tubemotors)'s VelaSmart app for smart curtain devices, achieving automated control that can adjust curtain status based on conditions like light intensity and time. Additionally, it is recommended to integrate with Google Assistant to easily trigger VelaSmart curtains via voice commands, providing users with a more convenient smart home experience. The service features low latency and high stability, helping create personalized smart shading scenarios.
This service enables connection to JC 遮阳 (Jecang tubemotors)'s VelaSmart app for smart curtain devices, achieving automated control that can adjust curtain status based on conditions like light intensity and time. Additionally, it is recommended to integrate with Google Assistant to easily trigger VelaSmart curtains via voice commands, providing users with a more convenient smart home experience. The service features low latency and high stability, helping create personalized smart shading scenarios.