Toggle BusyBox state with Button widget
Other popular BusyBox workflows and automations
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Set BusyBox state when a Google Calendar event starts
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Set BusyBox state when keyword event starts in Google Calendar
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Turn off BusyBox when an email with specific tag is received
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Set BusyBox state after Android phone call ends
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Set BusyBox state when Zoom meeting ends
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Set BusyBox state when any Microsoft 365 Calendar event starts
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Set BusyBox state via Webhooks event
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Set BusyBox state on schedule
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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.
10 triggers, queries, and actions
When FetchIt Button is Pressed
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 fetch-it button is pressed or long pressed.
When Leak 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 whenever Water Leak is detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
When 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 motion detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
Whenever Door/Window Opened or 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 whenever door/window sensor is detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
History of motion detections
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 motion was detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
History of when detected leak
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 whenever Water Leak was detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
Activate Night 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.
The action will set Night Mode on ThigaOS devices like Light.
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
Turn On/Off device
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 Turn On/Off a device that is available on ThingaOS.
Turn On/Off Siren
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 Turn On/Off Siren for the device in ThingaOS.
Activate Night 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.
The action will set Night Mode on ThigaOS devices like Light.
History of motion detections
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 motion was detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
History of when detected leak
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 whenever Water Leak was detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
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
Turn On/Off device
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 Turn On/Off a device that is available on ThingaOS.
Turn On/Off Siren
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 Turn On/Off Siren for the device in ThingaOS.
When FetchIt Button is Pressed
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 fetch-it button is pressed or long pressed.
When Leak 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 whenever Water Leak is detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
When 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 motion detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
Whenever Door/Window Opened or 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 whenever door/window sensor is detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
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Select a trigger the automation will use
When FetchIt Button is Pressed
When Leak Detected
When Motion Detected
Whenever Door/Window Opened or Closed
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Activate Night Mode
Set BusyBox state
Turn On/Off device
Turn On/Off Siren
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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 ThingaOS
ThingaOS™ is an IoT-powered platform that aims to create cutting-edge industrial, enterprise and consumer automated solutions by taking the best out of IoT, AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and edge computing. The goal is to simplify the adoption of modern technologies and use them to reach unprecedented productivity levels.