Arm your Blink system by tweeting a hashtag
Other popular Blink workflows and automations
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Disarm Blink system with Google Assistant voice command
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Blink Hue lights when Blink camera detects motion
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Turn on a Hubitat device when Blink detects motion
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Disarm Blink when Hubitat mode changes
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Arm Blink system on a daily schedule
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Facebook Post a Hashtag to Arm Your Blink System
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Disarm Blink when you arrive home
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Turn on Philips Hue lights when Blink detects motion
Create your own Blink and Polygon 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.
12 triggers, queries, and actions
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.
New post on Polygon - Nintendo
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 there's new Nintendo reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs.
New post on Polygon - PC
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 there's new reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs for the PC gamers.
New post on Polygon - Pokémon
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 there's new Pokémon reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs.
New post on Polygon - Recommends
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 a new game, movie or TV show review is published.
New post on Polygon - Sony Playstation
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 there's new reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs for the Sony Playstation.
New post on Polygon - What to Play
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 there's new Polygon’s What to Play. A curated list of the best, most innovative, and most intriguing games on every platform, so you can spend less time searching, and more time playing.
New post on Polygon - What to Watch
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 there's new Polygon’s What to Watch. The best, the funniest, the scariest, and the most exciting in movies, TV, and everything in between. Stop scrolling, start watching!
New post on Polygon - Xbox
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 there's new reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs for the Microsoft Xbox.
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.
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.
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.
New post on Polygon - Nintendo
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 there's new Nintendo reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs.
New post on Polygon - PC
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 there's new reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs for the PC gamers.
New post on Polygon - Pokémon
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 there's new Pokémon reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs.
New post on Polygon - Recommends
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 a new game, movie or TV show review is published.
New post on Polygon - Sony Playstation
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 there's new reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs for the Sony Playstation.
New post on Polygon - What to Play
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 there's new Polygon’s What to Play. A curated list of the best, most innovative, and most intriguing games on every platform, so you can spend less time searching, and more time playing.
New post on Polygon - What to Watch
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 there's new Polygon’s What to Watch. The best, the funniest, the scariest, and the most exciting in movies, TV, and everything in between. Stop scrolling, start watching!
New post on Polygon - Xbox
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 there's new reviews, previews, game trailers, cheat codes, wiki guides & walkthroughs for the Microsoft Xbox.
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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.
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A tour guide for the wilderness of modern entertainment. We find, share, and investigate the things you love and the people who make and enjoy them.
A tour guide for the wilderness of modern entertainment. We find, share, and investigate the things you love and the people who make and enjoy them.