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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.
21 triggers, queries, and actions
Action performed
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time an action is performed on your Cielo smart device. This trigger fires for power, mode, and temperature changes.
aux unit is kicked in
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time when aux unit attached to cielo thermostat is powered on.
Device is powered 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time your selected Cielo smart device is powered off.
Device is powered 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time your selected Cielo smart device is powered on.
Preset activation
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time a preset activates on your Cielo smart device.
Room humidity drops below
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time your selected Cielo smart device senses that the indoor humidity is less than your specified threshold.
Room humidity rises above
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time your selected Cielo smart device senses that the indoor humidity is greater than your specified threshold.
Room temperature drops below
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time your selected Cielo smart device senses that the indoor temperature is lower than your specified threshold.
Room temperature rises above
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time your selected Cielo smart device senses that the indoor temperature is greater than your specified threshold.
Vacation ended on thermostat
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time a vacation schedule ends on your Cielo smart thermostat.
Vacation start activation
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time a vacation schedule starts on your Cielo thermostat.
Append to a text file
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 append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Apply preset on Cielo thermostat
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 Cielo smart thermostat to a specified preset.
Create a text file
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 create a new text file at the path you specify.
Enable hold settings on Cielo thermostat
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 enable different hold settings on your Cielo smart thermostat.
Enable vacation on Cielo thermostat
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 enable vacation schedule on your Cielo smart thermostat.
Power OFF your AC
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 power off your Cielo smart controller.
Power ON your AC
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 power on your Cielo smart device as per your pre-defined settings.
Remove hold on Cielo thermostat
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 remove any hold settings applied on your Cielo smart thermostat.
Set Cielo thermostat mode
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 Cielo smart thermostat to a specified mode.
Upload file from URL
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 download a file at a given URL and add it to Box at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Action performed
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time an action is performed on your Cielo smart device. This trigger fires for power, mode, and temperature changes.
Append to a text file
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 append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Apply preset on Cielo thermostat
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 Cielo smart thermostat to a specified preset.
aux unit is kicked in
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time when aux unit attached to cielo thermostat is powered on.
Create a text file
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 create a new text file at the path you specify.
Device is powered 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time your selected Cielo smart device is powered off.
Device is powered 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time your selected Cielo smart device is powered on.
Enable hold settings on Cielo thermostat
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 enable different hold settings on your Cielo smart thermostat.
Enable vacation on Cielo thermostat
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 enable vacation schedule on your Cielo smart thermostat.
Power OFF your AC
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 power off your Cielo smart controller.
Power ON your AC
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 power on your Cielo smart device as per your pre-defined settings.
Preset activation
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires every time a preset activates on your Cielo smart device.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Action performed
aux unit is kicked in
Device is powered off
Device is powered on
Preset activation
Room humidity drops below
Room humidity rises above
Room temperature drops below
Room temperature rises above
Vacation ended on thermostat
Vacation start activation
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Append to a text file
Apply preset on Cielo thermostat
Create a text file
Enable hold settings on Cielo thermostat
Enable vacation on Cielo thermostat
Power OFF your AC
Power ON your AC
Remove hold on Cielo thermostat
Set Cielo thermostat mode
Upload file from URL
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About Box
Box and IFTTT let you automatically upload files, create text files, and add content to your Box storage from other apps and services.
About Cielo Home
Cielo Home and IFTTT let you automate your smart thermostat based on temperature, humidity, and schedules.