Email EFF updates when new press releases are posted
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Create your own Electronic Frontier Foundation and TrickleStar Connected Products 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.
18 triggers, queries, and actions
Action alerts
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 Electronic Frontier Foundation issues a new action alert.
News updates
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 Electronic Frontier Foundation posts a new press release, blog post, or podcast.
Thermostat mode or setpoint 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.
This trigger fires when TrickleStar Thermostat system mode or setpoint changes.
Thermostat occupancy 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.
This trigger fires when TrickleStar Thermostat occupancy changes.
Thermostat room temperature is greater than
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 your TrickleStar thermostat senses that the room temperature rises above the value you specified.
Thermostat room temperature is less than
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 your TrickleStar thermostat senses that the room temperature drops below the value you specified.
WHC detects a leak
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 TrickleStar Water Heater Controller detects a leak.
History of Electronic Frontier Foundation action 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 the Electronic Frontier Foundation issues a new action alert.
History of news updates
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 the Electronic Frontier Foundation posts a new press release, blog post, or podcast.
List all devices
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 all my TrickleStar devices and their online status.
Resume thermostat schedule
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 resume schedule on your TrickleStar thermostat.
Schedule vacation event
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 schedule a vacation event on all devices of the selected site. It can be used with triggers like Google Calendar "Any event starts".
Set thermostat fan 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 sets the HVAC fan on on your TrickleStar Thermostat.
Set thermostat fan to auto
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 sets the HVAC fan to Auto on your TrickleStar Thermostat. The Auto fan state means the fan will turn on when the HVAC system is on, and the fan will turn off when the HVAC system is off.
Set thermostat fan to run once
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 turns on the HVAC fan for one run cycle, with a configurable fan run duration.
Set thermostat temporary hold
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 set temporary hold on your TrickleStar thermostat using the specified system mode and setpoint. The temporary hold will last until the next schedule event.
Turn device 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 turns off your TrickleStar Connected Product.
Turn device 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 turns on your TrickleStar Connected Product.
Action alerts
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 Electronic Frontier Foundation issues a new action alert.
History of Electronic Frontier Foundation action 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 the Electronic Frontier Foundation issues a new action alert.
History of news updates
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 the Electronic Frontier Foundation posts a new press release, blog post, or podcast.
List all devices
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 all my TrickleStar devices and their online status.
News updates
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 Electronic Frontier Foundation posts a new press release, blog post, or podcast.
Resume thermostat schedule
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 resume schedule on your TrickleStar thermostat.
Schedule vacation event
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 schedule a vacation event on all devices of the selected site. It can be used with triggers like Google Calendar "Any event starts".
Set thermostat fan 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 sets the HVAC fan on on your TrickleStar Thermostat.
Set thermostat fan to auto
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 sets the HVAC fan to Auto on your TrickleStar Thermostat. The Auto fan state means the fan will turn on when the HVAC system is on, and the fan will turn off when the HVAC system is off.
Set thermostat fan to run once
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 turns on the HVAC fan for one run cycle, with a configurable fan run duration.
Set thermostat temporary hold
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 set temporary hold on your TrickleStar thermostat using the specified system mode and setpoint. The temporary hold will last until the next schedule event.
Thermostat mode or setpoint 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.
This trigger fires when TrickleStar Thermostat system mode or setpoint changes.
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About Electronic Frontier Foundation
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. The EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. This service lets you stay up-to-date on action alerts and the latest news.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. The EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. This service lets you stay up-to-date on action alerts and the latest news.
About TrickleStar Connected Products
TrickleStar Connected Products improve comfort, optimize how and when you use energy and reduce your energy bills.
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