Set BusyBox state on schedule
Other popular BusyBox workflows and automations
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Set BusyBox state when a matching Google Calendar event ends
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Turn on BusyBox when a Shortcut automation starts
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Set BusyBox state when an outgoing call ends
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Toggle BusyBox state with Button widget
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Set BusyBox state when Zoom meeting ends
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Set BusyBox state when new iOS Calendar event is added
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Set BusyBox state when a new Stripe customer is created
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Turn off BusyBox when an email with specific tag is received
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Create your own BusyBox and Camio 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.
9 triggers, queries, and actions
Advanced 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires when advanced motion is detected (based on the specified criteria).
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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires when motion is detected (based on the specified criteria).
Power disconnected
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 power is disconnected for any of your cameras that use the Camio App (or for a specific camera only). It only fires if you've been recording for at least 10 minutes, and you only get one notification per camera for every 24 h
History of Camera Power disconnected
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 power was disconnected for any of your cameras that use the Camio App (or for a specific camera only). It only includes disconnects when you've been recording for at least 10 minutes and has a max entry of one per 24 hour
Set BusyBox state
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 state for BusyBoxes
Start recording
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 starts recording on one or all of your cameras.
Stop recording
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 stops recording on one or all of your cameras.
Turn off motion notifications
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 turns off all motion notifications for all your cameras from your Camio App.
Turn on motion notifications
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 turns on all motion notifications for all your cameras from your Camio App.
Advanced 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires when advanced motion is detected (based on the specified criteria).
History of Camera Power disconnected
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 power was disconnected for any of your cameras that use the Camio App (or for a specific camera only). It only includes disconnects when you've been recording for at least 10 minutes and has a max entry of one per 24 hour
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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires when motion is detected (based on the specified criteria).
Power disconnected
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 power is disconnected for any of your cameras that use the Camio App (or for a specific camera only). It only fires if you've been recording for at least 10 minutes, and you only get one notification per camera for every 24 h
Set BusyBox state
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 state for BusyBoxes
Start recording
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 starts recording on one or all of your cameras.
Stop recording
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 stops recording on one or all of your cameras.
Turn off motion notifications
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 turns off all motion notifications for all your cameras from your Camio App.
Turn on motion notifications
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 turns on all motion notifications for all your cameras from your Camio App.
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Advanced motion detected
Motion detected
Power disconnected
Then
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Set BusyBox state
Start recording
Stop recording
Turn off motion notifications
Turn on motion notifications
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About BusyBox
BusyBox is a smart status sign for your home or office, letting you effortlessly display your availability, activities, or custom messages on your door. Use BusyBox actions to update your display and automate status changes, helping you stay focused and undisturbed.
About Camio
See what's happening while you are away. Turn any device into a smart home monitoring camera with Camio.