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Create your own Defector and Thinga 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.
12 triggers, queries, and actions
Alarm from Sensor
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.
Alarm trigger is raised by a source based on its
internal criteria and acts as a bridge to trigger next set of actions.
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.
Data from Sensor
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 gets called whenever a new data set is made available by RPI.
Medicine was missed
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 you miss to take a medicine on time
RAK was clicked
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 you click a button on RAK.
Thinga was clicked
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 you click a button on Thinga.
History of alarm from sensor
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 alarm from sensor
History of medicine misses
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 you missed to take a medicine on time
History of Thinga was clicked
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 you click a button on Thinga.
History of when RAK was clicked
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 you click a button on RAK.
Send to Raspberry PI
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.
Route the incoming request from an event to Raspberry PI so that the action is processed
Send to SwitchIT
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.
Route the incoming request from an event to SwitchIT so that the action is processed
Alarm from Sensor
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.
Alarm trigger is raised by a source based on its
internal criteria and acts as a bridge to trigger next set of actions.
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.
Data from Sensor
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 gets called whenever a new data set is made available by RPI.
History of alarm from sensor
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 alarm from sensor
History of medicine misses
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 you missed to take a medicine on time
History of Thinga was clicked
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 you click a button on Thinga.
History of when RAK was clicked
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 you click a button on RAK.
Medicine was missed
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 you miss to take a medicine on time
RAK was clicked
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 you click a button on RAK.
Send to Raspberry PI
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.
Route the incoming request from an event to Raspberry PI so that the action is processed
Send to SwitchIT
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.
Route the incoming request from an event to SwitchIT so that the action is processed
Thinga was clicked
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 you click a button on Thinga.
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About Defector
Defector.com is an independent media outlet that focuses on delivering factual, critical reporting about the world's most pressing issues. Founded in 2020 by a group of experienced journalists, Defector offers readers an unbiased perspective free of influence from corporate or financial interests. The site covers topics ranging from international politics and human rights to technology and culture, and they strive to provide a unique angle through their stories.
Defector.com is an independent media outlet that focuses on delivering factual, critical reporting about the world's most pressing issues. Founded in 2020 by a group of experienced journalists, Defector offers readers an unbiased perspective free of influence from corporate or financial interests. The site covers topics ranging from international politics and human rights to technology and culture, and they strive to provide a unique angle through their stories.
About Thinga
Thinga is the most cost effective physical button appliance. It controls your home automation devices, keeps your shopping list and reminds you of your medications.
Thinga is the most cost effective physical button appliance. It controls your home automation devices, keeps your shopping list and reminds you of your medications.