Turn WiZ light red when new Department of Defense news is published
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1 ready-made Department of Defense and WiZ Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Department of Defense can start an automation with "News articles", and IFTTT can then run "Activate a scene" on WiZ.
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Create your own Department of Defense and WiZ 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.
9 triggers, queries, and actions
News articles
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 when a news article is published by the Department of Defense.
Photo essays
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 when a new photo essay is published by the Department of Defense.
History of news articles
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 a news article is published by the Department of Defense.
Activate a 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 apply the settings of the selected scene to your WiZ lights.
Dim / Brighten the light
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 dim / brighten the selected light(s) by the step of your choice. Ideal for your smart remotes, connected buttons, widgets and much more!
Pulse the light
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 make the selected light(s) pulse gently once.
Toggle your lights on/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 turn your lights on if they are currently off – and vice versa. An easy way to toggle between on and off statuses!
Turn off the light
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 off the selected light(s).
Turn on / change light 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.
This action will turn on the selected light(s). Optionally, a light mode or pre-defined color can be applied, as well as a level of dimming.
Activate a 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 apply the settings of the selected scene to your WiZ lights.
Dim / Brighten the light
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 dim / brighten the selected light(s) by the step of your choice. Ideal for your smart remotes, connected buttons, widgets and much more!
History of news articles
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 a news article is published by the Department of Defense.
News articles
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 when a news article is published by the Department of Defense.
Photo essays
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 when a new photo essay is published by the Department of Defense.
Pulse the light
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 make the selected light(s) pulse gently once.
Toggle your lights on/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 turn your lights on if they are currently off – and vice versa. An easy way to toggle between on and off statuses!
Turn off the light
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 off the selected light(s).
Turn on / change light 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.
This action will turn on the selected light(s). Optionally, a light mode or pre-defined color can be applied, as well as a level of dimming.
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If
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News articles
Photo essays
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Activate a scene
Dim / Brighten the light
Pulse the light
Toggle your lights on/off
Turn off the light
Turn on / change light mode
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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About Department of Defense
The Department of Defense is charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces. This service lets you stay up-to-date on Department of Defense news and photo essays.
About WiZ
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