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Create your own Family Handyman and Moonside Light 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
New post on FamilyHandyman.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 FamilyHandyman.com
Is Light On
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 the on/off status of your lights.
Brighten lights to 100 percent brightness
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.
Set lights to 100 percent brightness
Dim lights to 5 percent brightness
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.
Dim lights to 5 percent brightness
Set lights to bedtime color
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.
Set lights to bedtime color
Set lights to blending rainbow 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 set all of the moonside lights to blending rainbow lighting effects.
Set lights to music reactive party 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.
Set lights to music reactive party scene
Set lights to raining 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 set all of the moonside lights to raining lighting effects.
Set lights to saved pixel 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.
Set lights to saved pixel mode
Set lights to Youtube red
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.
Set lights to Youtube red
Turn off all my lights
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 all of my Moonside lights.
Turn on all my lights
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 all of my Moonside lights.
Brighten lights to 100 percent brightness
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.
Set lights to 100 percent brightness
Dim lights to 5 percent brightness
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.
Dim lights to 5 percent brightness
Is Light On
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 the on/off status of your lights.
New post on FamilyHandyman.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 FamilyHandyman.com
Set lights to bedtime color
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.
Set lights to bedtime color
Set lights to blending rainbow 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 set all of the moonside lights to blending rainbow lighting effects.
Set lights to music reactive party 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.
Set lights to music reactive party scene
Set lights to raining 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 set all of the moonside lights to raining lighting effects.
Set lights to saved pixel 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.
Set lights to saved pixel mode
Set lights to Youtube red
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.
Set lights to Youtube red
Turn off all my lights
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 all of my Moonside lights.
Turn on all my lights
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 all of my Moonside lights.
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You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
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About Family Handyman
FamilyHandyman.com is a comprehensive resource for do-it-yourselfers of all skill levels. The website features a wide range of DIY projects, helpful tips and tricks, and expert advice from professional handymen. From building furniture and installing new fixtures to simple home repairs and maintenance, FamilyHandyman.com has everything you need to get the job done right.
FamilyHandyman.com is a comprehensive resource for do-it-yourselfers of all skill levels. The website features a wide range of DIY projects, helpful tips and tricks, and expert advice from professional handymen. From building furniture and installing new fixtures to simple home repairs and maintenance, FamilyHandyman.com has everything you need to get the job done right.
About Moonside Light
With this service, you can control your Moonside Smart Lights via IFTTT. You can set your favorite lighting effects, change light brightness, and much more.
With this service, you can control your Moonside Smart Lights via IFTTT. You can set your favorite lighting effects, change light brightness, and much more.