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Create your own Family Handyman and Timberwolf Server 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.
8 triggers, queries, and actions
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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
Object value has changed
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 a Timberwolf Server object has changed.
Switched off
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 is fired when the value of a boolean Timberwolf object changes to false.
Switched on
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 is fired when the value of a boolean Timberwolf object changes to true.
History of Timberwolf object value changes
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 returns a list of value changes recorded after this query is created.
Set value
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 a Timberwolf Server object to a specified value. The selected Timberwolf Server will convert the textual value to the datatype of the target object. You can connect the target object to another subsystem like KNX, 1-Wire, Modbus, MQTT, HTTP or Timeseries
Switch 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 set a boolean Timberwolf object false.
Switch 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 will set a boolean Timberwolf object true. You may connect the object on your Timberwolf Server to other services like KNX, 1Wire, Modbus oder MQTT.
History of Timberwolf object value changes
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 returns a list of value changes recorded after this query is created.
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
Object value has changed
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 a Timberwolf Server object has changed.
Set value
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 a Timberwolf Server object to a specified value. The selected Timberwolf Server will convert the textual value to the datatype of the target object. You can connect the target object to another subsystem like KNX, 1-Wire, Modbus, MQTT, HTTP or Timeseries
Switch 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 set a boolean Timberwolf object false.
Switch 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 will set a boolean Timberwolf object true. You may connect the object on your Timberwolf Server to other services like KNX, 1Wire, Modbus oder MQTT.
Switched off
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 is fired when the value of a boolean Timberwolf object changes to false.
Switched on
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 is fired when the value of a boolean Timberwolf object changes to true.
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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 Timberwolf Server
The Timberwolf Server is a very powerful multi-protocol gateway with visualisation, logic, Influx time series database, graphical analysis with Grafana and extensible with Docker Containers.
The Timberwolf Server locally supports 10 protocols in parallel with tens of thousands of data points that can be linked and recorded at will with each other and with other IFTTT services.
Cloud based services meets local Smarthome installation.
Documentation about Timberwolf Server integration with IFTTT
The Timberwolf Server is a very powerful multi-protocol gateway with visualisation, logic, Influx time series database, graphical analysis with Grafana and extensible with Docker Containers.
The Timberwolf Server locally supports 10 protocols in parallel with tens of thousands of data points that can be linked and recorded at will with each other and with other IFTTT services.
Cloud based services meets local Smarthome installation.
Documentation about Timberwolf Server integration with IFTTT