Close MCONNECT gate when an iOS Shortcut runs.
3 ready-made iOS Shortcuts and MCONNECT Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. IOS Shortcuts can start an automation with "Shortcut automation started", and IFTTT can then run "Activate RF transmitter" on MCONNECT.-
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Activate MCONNECT scene when iOS Shortcut runs.
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Activate MCONNECT RF transmitter when iOS Shortcut automation starts
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Create your own iOS Shortcuts and MCONNECT 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
Opened/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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an MCONNECT device opened or closed.
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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
Turned ON/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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an MCONNECT device is turned ON or OFF.
History of device
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 the device history
Activate RF transmitter
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 RF channel of your MCONNECT device.
Activate scene
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 one MCONNECT scene.
Open/Close
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 open/close your MCONNECT device.
Turn ON/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 turn ON/OFF your MCONNECT device.
Activate RF transmitter
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 RF channel of your MCONNECT device.
Activate scene
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 one MCONNECT scene.
History of device
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 the device history
Open/Close
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 open/close your MCONNECT device.
Opened/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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an MCONNECT device opened or closed.
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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
Turn ON/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 turn ON/OFF your MCONNECT device.
Turned ON/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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an MCONNECT device is turned ON or OFF.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Opened/Closed
Shortcut automation started
Turned ON/OFF
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Activate RF transmitter
Activate scene
Open/Close
Turn ON/OFF
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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How to connect to a iOS Shortcuts automation
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iOS Shortcuts and MCONNECT tips, tools, and resources
More on iOS Shortcuts and MCONNECT
About iOS Shortcuts
iOS Shortcuts and IFTTT let you start custom automations on your iPhone whenever something happens in another app.
About MCONNECT
MCONNECT and IFTTT let you automate your connected devices like lights and gates based on what happens around your home.