Use the AI social creator to generate Facebook posts from all new Family Handyman articles
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Receive an SMS of all new posts from FamilyHandyman.com
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Get a Notification for New DIY Projects
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Save Home Repair Guides to Google Drive
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Save all new posts from FamilyHandyman.com to Instapaper
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Add all new posts from FamilyHandyman.com to my Blogger
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Send an Email Alert for New Home Fixes
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Share New Home Improvement Posts on Facebook
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Tweet Every New Home Improvement Tip
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Create your own Family Handyman and ThingaOS 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.
10 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
When FetchIt Button is Pressed
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 fetch-it button is pressed or long pressed.
When Leak Detected
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 Water Leak is detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
When Motion Detected
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 motion detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
Whenever Door/Window Opened or Closed
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 door/window sensor is detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
History of motion detections
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 motion was detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
History of when detected leak
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 whenever Water Leak was detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
Activate Night 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.
The action will set Night Mode on ThigaOS devices like Light.
Turn On/Off device
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/Off a device that is available on ThingaOS.
Turn On/Off Siren
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/Off Siren for the device in ThingaOS.
Activate Night 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.
The action will set Night Mode on ThigaOS devices like Light.
History of motion detections
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 motion was detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
History of when detected leak
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 whenever Water Leak was detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
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
Turn On/Off device
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/Off a device that is available on ThingaOS.
Turn On/Off Siren
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/Off Siren for the device in ThingaOS.
When FetchIt Button is Pressed
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 fetch-it button is pressed or long pressed.
When Leak Detected
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 Water Leak is detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
When Motion Detected
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 motion detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
Whenever Door/Window Opened or Closed
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 door/window sensor is detected by ThingaOS supported Z-Wave sensor.
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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 ThingaOS
ThingaOS™ is an IoT-powered platform that aims to create cutting-edge industrial, enterprise and consumer automated solutions by taking the best out of IoT, AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and edge computing.
The goal is to simplify the adoption of modern technologies and use them to reach unprecedented productivity levels.
ThingaOS™ is an IoT-powered platform that aims to create cutting-edge industrial, enterprise and consumer automated solutions by taking the best out of IoT, AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and edge computing. The goal is to simplify the adoption of modern technologies and use them to reach unprecedented productivity levels.