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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.
11 triggers, queries, and actions
Action Executed
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 a server action is executed in Pushcut.
Any new post on Defector.com
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 there is a new post on Defector.com.
Automation Server: Execute a HomeKit scene
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 execute a HomeKit scene on the Automation Server.
Automation Server: Execute a shortcut
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 execute a shortcut on the Automation Server.
Send a customized notification with JSON
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 smart notification with JSON configuration for customization.
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 smart notification to your devices.
Update a widget
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 update the configuration of a widget.
Update a widget (to open a URL when tapped)
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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to open a URL.
Update a widget (to run a HomeKit Scene when tapped)
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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run a HomeKit Scene.
Update a widget (to run a Shortcut when tapped)
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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run a Shortcut.
Update a widget (to run an Integration when tapped)
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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run an Integration.
Action Executed
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 a server action is executed in Pushcut.
Any new post on Defector.com
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 there is a new post on Defector.com.
Automation Server: Execute a HomeKit scene
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 execute a HomeKit scene on the Automation Server.
Automation Server: Execute a shortcut
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 execute a shortcut on the Automation Server.
Send a customized notification with JSON
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 smart notification with JSON configuration for customization.
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 smart notification to your devices.
Update a widget
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 update the configuration of a widget.
Update a widget (to open a URL when tapped)
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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to open a URL.
Update a widget (to run a HomeKit Scene when tapped)
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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run a HomeKit Scene.
Update a widget (to run a Shortcut when tapped)
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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run a Shortcut.
Update a widget (to run an Integration when tapped)
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 update the configuration of a widget and set the "on tap" action to run an Integration.
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Action Executed
Any new post on Defector.com
Then
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Automation Server: Execute a HomeKit scene
Automation Server: Execute a shortcut
Send a customized notification with JSON
Send a notification
Update a widget
Update a widget (to open a URL when tapped)
Update a widget (to run a HomeKit Scene when tapped)
Update a widget (to run a Shortcut when tapped)
Update a widget (to run an Integration when tapped)
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About Defector
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The powerful iOS utility for Shortcuts and Home automation. Send smart notifications with powerful actions or execute shortcuts directly on the Pushcut Automation Server.