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Create your own iOS Shortcuts and VelaSmart 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.
3 triggers, queries, and actions
Device ran
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 device ran
Shortcut automation started
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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
Trigger an action
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 trigger the device's open/close.
Device ran
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 device ran
Shortcut automation started
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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
Trigger an action
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 trigger the device's open/close.
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How to connect to a iOS Shortcuts automation
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Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your iOS Shortcuts account
Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
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About iOS Shortcuts
A shortcut provides a quick way to get things done with your apps, with just a tap or by asking Siri. Shortcuts can automate a wide variety of things on your iOS devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.
A shortcut provides a quick way to get things done with your apps, with just a tap or by asking Siri. Shortcuts can automate a wide variety of things on your iOS devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.
About VelaSmart
This service enables connection to JC 遮阳 (Jecang tubemotors)'s VelaSmart app for smart curtain devices, achieving automated control that can adjust curtain status based on conditions like light intensity and time. Additionally, it is recommended to integrate with Google Assistant to easily trigger VelaSmart curtains via voice commands, providing users with a more convenient smart home experience. The service features low latency and high stability, helping create personalized smart shading scenarios.
This service enables connection to JC 遮阳 (Jecang tubemotors)'s VelaSmart app for smart curtain devices, achieving automated control that can adjust curtain status based on conditions like light intensity and time. Additionally, it is recommended to integrate with Google Assistant to easily trigger VelaSmart curtains via voice commands, providing users with a more convenient smart home experience. The service features low latency and high stability, helping create personalized smart shading scenarios.