Create a Quick Google Calendar Event when there's a new train update
Other popular Chicago Transit Authority workflows and automations
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Get an email when a new Chicago Transit Authority Applet is published
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If New brown line rail alert, then Send yourself an email from jamesgroce2026@u.northwestern.edu
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Get a notification when there's a CTA red line alert during the morning commute
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Get an email when there's a brown line alert during the morning commute on the CTA
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Add to iOS calendar when there's a new train update
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Post to Slack when delays affect your morning commute on the CTA pink line
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Send an Android message when there's a new train update
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Give your team a heads up in Cisco Spark when delays affect your CTA yellow line commute
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Create your own Chicago Transit Authority and SwitchBot 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.
116 triggers, queries, and actions
Carbon dioxide changes
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.
Whenever a preset carbon dioxide change detected, SwitchBot meter pro will try to trigger the service. E.g. if the carbon dioxide is too high, turn on SwitchBot air purifier.
Contact and Motion Detection
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.
When Contact Sensor detected door/window opened or closed or left open, the SwitchBot contact sensor will try to trigger the service.
Hub 2's touch buttons 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 one of the touch buttons of your Hub 2 is pressed. E.g. when the left touch button is pressed, turn on SwitchBot Color Bulb.
Lock status changed
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 the status of your SwitchBot Lock is changed.
Motion detected or no 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.
When Motion Sensor detected motion or no motion, the SwitchBot motion sensor will try to trigger the service.
New blue line alert
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 there is a new blue line rail alert from CTA.
New brown line alert
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 there is a new brown line rail alert from CTA.
New green line alert
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 there is a new green line rail alert from CTA.
New orange line alert
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 there is a new orange line rail alert from CTA.
New pink line alert
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 there is a new pink line rail alert from CTA.
New purple line alert
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 there is a new purple line rail alert from CTA.
New rail alert
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 there is a new rail alert from CTA.
History of blue line alerts
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 there is a new blue line rail alert from CTA.
History of brown line alerts
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 there is a new brown line rail alert from CTA.
History of green line alerts
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 there is a new green line rail alert from CTA.
History of orange line alerts
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 there is a new orange line rail alert from CTA.
History of pink line alerts
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 there is a new pink line rail alert from CTA.
History of purple line alerts
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 there is a new purple line rail alert from CTA.
History of rail alerts
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 there is a new rail alert from CTA.
History of red line alerts
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 there is a new red line rail alert from CTA.
History of yellow line alerts
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 there is a new yellow line rail alert from CTA.
Back to base station
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 platform will back to base station
Bot press
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 trigger the specified Bot to press the switch.
Bot turn 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 trigger the specified Bot to turn off the switch.
Bot turn on
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 trigger the specified Bot to turn on the switch.
Bulb Brightness
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.
You can set the brightness of your Color Bulb here.
Bulb Color
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.
You can set the color of your Color Bulb here.
Bulb Color 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.
You can set the color temperature of your Color bulb here.
Bulb Presets
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.
You can set the presets saved in your SwitchBot app here.
Ceiling Light Brightness
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.
You can set the brightness of your Ceiling Light here.
Ceiling Light Color 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.
You can set the color temperature of your Ceiling Light here.
Change water output for mopping
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.
Change water output for mopping
Control Air Purifier
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 control the SwitchBot Air Purifier.
Back to base station
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 platform will back to base station
Bot press
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 trigger the specified Bot to press the switch.
Bot turn 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 trigger the specified Bot to turn off the switch.
Bot turn on
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 trigger the specified Bot to turn on the switch.
Bulb Brightness
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.
You can set the brightness of your Color Bulb here.
Bulb Color
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.
You can set the color of your Color Bulb here.
Bulb Color 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.
You can set the color temperature of your Color bulb here.
Bulb Presets
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.
You can set the presets saved in your SwitchBot app here.
Carbon dioxide changes
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.
Whenever a preset carbon dioxide change detected, SwitchBot meter pro will try to trigger the service. E.g. if the carbon dioxide is too high, turn on SwitchBot air purifier.
Ceiling Light Brightness
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.
You can set the brightness of your Ceiling Light here.
Ceiling Light Color 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.
You can set the color temperature of your Ceiling Light here.
Change water output for mopping
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.
Change water output for mopping
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About Chicago Transit Authority
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system. On an average weekday, 1.6 million rides are taken on CTA. This service lets you stay up to date on the latest service alerts across different service lines and optimize your commute.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation’s second largest public transportation system. On an average weekday, 1.6 million rides are taken on CTA. This service lets you stay up to date on the latest service alerts across different service lines and optimize your commute.
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SwitchBot is your simple switch to a smart home. Thousands of IFTTT users are enjoying our button presser that mechanically turns any rocker switch and button on and off. Now we have Hub, Thermometer and Hygrometer, Smart Fan and more. Learn more by pressing the Buy link above.