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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.
19 triggers, queries, and actions
Any new photo
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you take any new photo via Do Camera.
Any QR code scanned
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a new QR code is scanned using the Camera Widget
Any URL QR code scanned
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a new QR code that is a URL (http:// or https://) is scanned using the Camera Widget
QR code scanned - regular expression match
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a QR code is scanned, matching a "regular expression" search, using the Camera Widget.
QR code scanned - wildcard match
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a QR code is scanned, matching a wildcard search, using the Camera Widget. [See our help center for more information](https://help.ifttt.com/hc/en-us/articles/36961503432987-How-to-use-QR-codes-with-IFTTT).
Specific QR code scanned
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a specific QR code is scanned using the Camera Widget.
Send Overlord a custom message
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 will tell Overlord a custom message of your choosing.
Send Overlord the location you have departed from
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 notify Overlord about your departure from a configured location.
Send Overlord the location you've arrived at
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 notify Overlord about your arrival at a configured location.
Send trigger event to Overlord
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.
Sends the trigger's data to Overlord so your AI accountability coach knows the event fired (for example, a workout finished, an alarm went off, or a habit was logged) and can respond to it.
Tell Overlord I have finished my pomodoro session
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 tell Overlord that you have finished your pomodoro session.
Tell Overlord I have started a pomodoro session
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 tell Overlord that you have started a pomodoro session.
Tell Overlord to start a routine
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 tell Overlord to start one of your routines.
Tell Overlord you are in bed
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 tell Overlord that you are in bed.
Tell Overlord you have finished a work session
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 tell Overlord that you have finished a work session
Tell Overlord you have started a work session
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 notify Overlord that you have started a work session.
Tell Overlord you have started working out
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 notify Overlord that you have started working out.
Tell Overlord you have woken up
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 tell Overlord that you have woken up.
Any new photo
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you take any new photo via Do Camera.
Any QR code scanned
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a new QR code is scanned using the Camera Widget
Any URL QR code scanned
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a new QR code that is a URL (http:// or https://) is scanned using the Camera Widget
QR code scanned - regular expression match
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a QR code is scanned, matching a "regular expression" search, using the Camera Widget.
QR code scanned - wildcard match
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a QR code is scanned, matching a wildcard search, using the Camera Widget. [See our help center for more information](https://help.ifttt.com/hc/en-us/articles/36961503432987-How-to-use-QR-codes-with-IFTTT).
Send Overlord a custom message
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 will tell Overlord a custom message of your choosing.
Send Overlord the location you have departed from
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 notify Overlord about your departure from a configured location.
Send Overlord the location you've arrived at
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 notify Overlord about your arrival at a configured location.
Send trigger event to Overlord
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.
Sends the trigger's data to Overlord so your AI accountability coach knows the event fired (for example, a workout finished, an alarm went off, or a habit was logged) and can respond to it.
Specific QR code scanned
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
Triggered when a specific QR code is scanned using the Camera Widget.
Tell Overlord I have finished my pomodoro session
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 tell Overlord that you have finished your pomodoro session.
Tell Overlord I have started a pomodoro session
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 tell Overlord that you have started a pomodoro session.
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Any new photo
Any QR code scanned
Any URL QR code scanned
QR code scanned - regular expression match
QR code scanned - wildcard match
Specific QR code scanned
Then
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Send Overlord a custom message
Send Overlord the location you have departed from
Send Overlord the location you've arrived at
Send trigger event to Overlord
Tell Overlord I have finished my pomodoro session
Tell Overlord I have started a pomodoro session
Tell Overlord to start a routine
Tell Overlord you are in bed
Tell Overlord you have finished a work session
Tell Overlord you have started a work session
Tell Overlord you have started working out
Tell Overlord you have woken up
Tell Overlord you've finished working out
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About Camera widget
The quickest way to save and share your photos. This service works with your phone's camera and creates widgets that you can use from your home screen.
About Overlord - AI accountability partner
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