Turn on a Switchur switch when an iOS Shortcut runs
3 ready-made iOS Shortcuts and Switchur App Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. IOS Shortcuts can start an automation with "Shortcut automation started", and IFTTT can then run "Update a Switchboard Counter" on Switchur App.-
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Increment Switchur counter when an iOS Shortcut runs
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Update a Switchboard Keyword when a Shortcut automation runs
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Create your own iOS Shortcuts and Switchur App 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.
5 triggers, queries, and actions
An automation is checked
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 automation is evaluated.
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.
Update a Switchboard Counter
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.
Use this action to set, increment, or decrement a Switchboard Counter.
Update a Switchboard Keyword
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.
Use this action to assign a word or short sentence to a Switchboard Keyword.
Update a Switchboard Switch
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.
Use this action to turn on, turn off, or toggle a Switchboard Switch.
An automation is checked
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 automation is evaluated.
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.
Update a Switchboard Counter
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.
Use this action to set, increment, or decrement a Switchboard Counter.
Update a Switchboard Keyword
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.
Use this action to assign a word or short sentence to a Switchboard Keyword.
Update a Switchboard Switch
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.
Use this action to turn on, turn off, or toggle a Switchboard Switch.
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How to connect to a iOS Shortcuts automation
Find an automation using iOS Shortcuts
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
Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Upgrade your automations with
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