Toggle BusyBox state with Button widget
Other popular BusyBox workflows and automations
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Set BusyBox state when Zoom meeting ends
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Set BusyBox state when a Webhook event is received
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Set BusyBox state for new YouTube Super Chat messages
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Set BusyBox state when a new Stripe payment arrives
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Set BusyBox state when you go live on Twitch
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Set BusyBox state when Google Calendar event added that contains a specific keyword or phrase
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Create your own BusyBox and Sighthound Video 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.
5 triggers, queries, and actions
New event from a camera
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 rule on a Sighthound Video camera you specify sends an event. You must first configure rules in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
New event from a rule
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 Sighthound Video rule you specify sends an event. You must first configure the rule in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
History of events from a camera
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 every time a rule on a Sighthound Video camera you specify sends an event. You must first configure rules in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
History of events from a rule
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 every time a Sighthound Video rule you specify sends an event. You must first configure the rule in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
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
History of events from a camera
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 every time a rule on a Sighthound Video camera you specify sends an event. You must first configure rules in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
History of events from a rule
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 every time a Sighthound Video rule you specify sends an event. You must first configure the rule in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
New event from a camera
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 rule on a Sighthound Video camera you specify sends an event. You must first configure rules in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
New event from a rule
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 Sighthound Video rule you specify sends an event. You must first configure the rule in Sighthound Video to “Send an IFTTT event”.
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
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More on BusyBox and Sighthound Video
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.
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 Sighthound Video
Sighthound Video is super smart surveillance software that monitors and records video from IP and USB cameras. Patented Sighthound computer vision technology differentiates between people and objects in your videos to deliver smart alerts and powerful searches. Incredibly easy to install and use.
Sighthound Video is super smart surveillance software that monitors and records video from IP and USB cameras. Patented Sighthound computer vision technology differentiates between people and objects in your videos to deliver smart alerts and powerful searches. Incredibly easy to install and use.