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Create your own Boxcar 2 and Chacon / DiO 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.
19 triggers, queries, and actions
Plug switched On / 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 every time a Chacon / DiO plug is switched to the desired state.
Shutter is opened / closed
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 every time a Chacon / DiO shutter is opened or closed.
Shutter position is above or below a target
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 every time the position of a Chacon / DiO shutter is above or below a target.
Thermostat switched mode
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 every time a Chacon / DiO thermostat mode change to the desired one.
Thermostat switched status
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 every time a Chacon / DiO thermostat change to the desired status.
Thermostat temperature is above or below a target
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 every time the temperature of a Chacon / DiO thermostat is above or below a target.
Plug switch state
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 the switch state of a Chacon / DiO plug.
Shutter position
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 the position of a Chacon / DiO shutter (in percent).
Thermostat mode
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 the mode of a Chacon / DiO thermostat.
Thermostat status
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 the status of a Chacon / DiO thermostat.
Thermostat temperature
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 the temperature of a Chacon / DiO thermostat (in Celsius).
Enable / Disable 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 enable or disable the Chacon / DiO thermostat.
Send a notification
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 send a notification to your inbox.
Send a notification with an image
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 send a notification with an image.
Set shutter position
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 the Chacon / DiO shutter position.
Set 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 the Chacon / DiO thermostat to the desired mode.
Set thermostat temperature
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 the Chacon / DiO thermostat to temperature.
Toggle 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 toggle the Chacon / DiO plug switch state.
Turn plug On / Off
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 the Chacon / DiO plug to the desired state.
Enable / Disable 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 enable or disable the Chacon / DiO thermostat.
Plug switch state
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 the switch state of a Chacon / DiO plug.
Plug switched On / 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 every time a Chacon / DiO plug is switched to the desired state.
Send a notification
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 send a notification to your inbox.
Send a notification with an image
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 send a notification with an image.
Set shutter position
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 the Chacon / DiO shutter position.
Set 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 the Chacon / DiO thermostat to the desired mode.
Set thermostat temperature
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 the Chacon / DiO thermostat to temperature.
Shutter is opened / closed
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 every time a Chacon / DiO shutter is opened or closed.
Shutter position
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 the position of a Chacon / DiO shutter (in percent).
Shutter position is above or below a target
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 every time the position of a Chacon / DiO shutter is above or below a target.
Thermostat mode
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 the mode of a Chacon / DiO thermostat.
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More on Boxcar 2 and Chacon / DiO
About Boxcar 2
Boxcar 2 is an app for iOS devices that enables you to receive notifications when and where you want them.
Boxcar 2 is an app for iOS devices that enables you to receive notifications when and where you want them.
About Chacon / DiO
Chacon / DiO gives you clever control of all your plugs, shutters and thermostats, wherever you are. Get things done faster, hands-free and enjoy clever controlling.
Chacon / DiO gives you clever control of all your plugs, shutters and thermostats, wherever you are. Get things done faster, hands-free and enjoy clever controlling.