Activate a Wink shortcut when a device connects to Google Wifi
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1 ready-made Google Wifi and Wink: Shortcuts Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Google Wifi can start an automation with "Device Connects", and IFTTT can then run "Activate shortcut" on Wink: Shortcuts.
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Create your own Google Wifi and Wink: Shortcuts 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.
6 triggers, queries, and actions
Device Connects
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time a device connects to Google Wifi.
Device Disconnects
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time a device disconnects from Google Wifi.
History of device connects
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 a device connects to Google Wifi.
History of device disconnects
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 a device disconnects from Google Wifi.
Activate shortcut
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 activate the shortcut you specify.
Prioritize 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 prioritize a device for 1 hour on your Google Wifi network.
Activate shortcut
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 activate the shortcut you specify.
Device Connects
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time a device connects to Google Wifi.
Device Disconnects
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time a device disconnects from Google Wifi.
History of device connects
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 a device connects to Google Wifi.
History of device disconnects
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 a device disconnects from Google Wifi.
Prioritize 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 prioritize a device for 1 hour on your Google Wifi network.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Device Connects
Device Disconnects
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Activate shortcut
Prioritize Device
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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How to connect to a Google Wifi automation
Find an Applet using Google Wifi and Wink: Shortcuts
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Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
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About Google Wifi
Google Wifi was designed to let you do everything you love online, anywhere in your home. It’s a new home Wi-Fi system that replaces your existing router. These Wifi points are placed throughout the home and they work together to provide attic-to-basement coverage. It’s designed to handle multiple devices streaming, downloading and sharing at the same time.
About Wink: Shortcuts
A simpler way to a smarter home. Wink brings all of your favorite smart products together in a single app. Wink Shortcuts allow you to control multiple smart products with a single tap. For example, create a goodnight shortcut that lowers the blinds, adjusts the thermostat, turns off the lights, and lock the doors.