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Genius Hub to SkyBell Gen5 integrations

Automate your workflows between Genius Hub and SkyBell Gen5 with IFTTT.

Create your own Genius Hub and SkyBell Gen5 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

An assigned device has a low battery

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 an assigned device on your system gets a low battery.

Button 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 your SkyBell doorbell button is pressed.

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 your SkyBell detects motion according to the rules you have set up in the SkyBell app.

Zone is being heated

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.
The Trigger fires every time the zone heating turns on.

Zone is being occupied

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 occupancy is detected in a zone. Only zones with a Room Sensor assigned can be selected.

Zone temperature exceeds a threshold

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 the zone temperature exceeds a threshold. Only zones which display a measured temperature on the app can be selected.

Zone temperature falls below a threshold

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 the zone temperature drops below a threshold. Only zones which display a measured temperature on the app can be selected.

History of the zone temperature falling below a threshold

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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 recent list of when the zone temperature fell below a certain threshold. Only zones that display a measured temperature on the app can be selected. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.

History of when a device has a low battery

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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 an assigned device on your system had a low battery.

History of Zone being occupied

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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 occupancy was detected in a zone. Only zones with a Room Sensor assigned can be selected.

Disable Indoor Chime

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 any internally wired doorbell chime connected to your SkyBell doorbell.

Enable Indoor Chime

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 any internally wired doorbell chime connected to your SkyBell doorbell.

Override a 'hot water' zone

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.
Override a zone's temperature for a given duration.

Override a 'radiator' zone

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.
Override a zone's temperature for a given duration.

Override a 'underfloor' zone

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.
Override a zone's temperature for a given duration.

Override an 'on / off' zone

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.
Override a zone to 'on' or 'off' for a given duration.

Ring the doorbell

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.
Have your SkyBell device ring as if motion was detected, or a button was pressed.

Set LED 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.
Change the LED color and intensity of your SkyBell doorbell.

An assigned device has a low battery

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 an assigned device on your system gets a low battery.

Button 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 your SkyBell doorbell button is pressed.

Disable Indoor Chime

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 any internally wired doorbell chime connected to your SkyBell doorbell.

Enable Indoor Chime

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 any internally wired doorbell chime connected to your SkyBell doorbell.

History of the zone temperature falling below a threshold

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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 recent list of when the zone temperature fell below a certain threshold. Only zones that display a measured temperature on the app can be selected. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.

History of when a device has a low battery

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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 an assigned device on your system had a low battery.

History of Zone being occupied

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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 occupancy was detected in a zone. Only zones with a Room Sensor assigned can be selected.

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 your SkyBell detects motion according to the rules you have set up in the SkyBell app.

Override a 'hot water' zone

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.
Override a zone's temperature for a given duration.

Override a 'radiator' zone

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.
Override a zone's temperature for a given duration.

Override a 'underfloor' zone

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.
Override a zone's temperature for a given duration.

Override an 'on / off' zone

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.
Override a zone to 'on' or 'off' for a given duration.

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About Genius Hub

Genius Hub is the most advanced smart, zoned heating system. Learning when each room of your house is occupied and automatically scheduling heating to ensure you are never cold and saving you energy. This is the only smart heating system to feature individual zone control giving you precise control of your household. Take control of your Hot Water, Underfloor Heating, Radiator Valves and even Lighting all from one central hub.

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About SkyBell Gen5

SkyBell is a high-definition video doorbell that lets homeowners enjoy new levels of security, control and convenience wherever they are in the world. End-users can remotely check doorbell activity on the SkyBell Gen5 app and see, hear and speak to visitors at their doors from their iPhone or iPad or Android device. Homeowners can turn off their indoor chime and receive notifications on their devices; perfect for when someone is sleeping.

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