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Create your own LifeHacker and Powahome 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.
35 triggers, queries, and actions
Any light is switched off in a room
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 a light is switched off in the room you select.
Any light is switched on in a room
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 a light is switched on in the room you select.
Any new post on LifeHacker
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 whenever there is a new post on LifeHacker.
Any roller is moved in a room
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 a roller is crossing the selected percentage in the room you select.
Any socket is switched off in a room
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 a socket is switched off in the room you select.
Any socket is switched on in a room
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 a socket is switched on in the room you select.
Light switched 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 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the light you select is switched off.
Light switched on
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 the light you select is switched on.
Roller moved
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 roller you select is crossing the selected percentage.
Socket switched 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 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the socket you select is switched off.
Socket switched on
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 the socket you select is switched on.
History of light switched on
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 the light you select was switched on.
History of roller moved in a room
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 roller was crossed the selected threshold in the room you selected. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
History of when a socket was switched off
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 socket was switched off in the room you select.
Invert all the lights
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 invert all your lights.
Invert all the lights in a room
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 invert all the lights in the room you select.
Invert all the sockets
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 invert all your sockets.
Invert all the sockets in a room
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 invert all your sockets in the room you select.
Invert light
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 invert the state of the light you select.
Invert socket
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 invert the socket you select
Move all the rollers
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 move all your rollers.
Move all the rollers in a room
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 move all the rollers in the room you select.
Move roller
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 move the roller you select at the given opening percentage.
Switch off all the lights
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 switch off all your lights.
Switch off all the lights in a room
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 switch off all the lights in the room you select.
Switch off all the sockets
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 switch off all your sockets.
Any light is switched off in a room
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 a light is switched off in the room you select.
Any light is switched on in a room
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 a light is switched on in the room you select.
Any new post on LifeHacker
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 whenever there is a new post on LifeHacker.
Any roller is moved in a room
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 a roller is crossing the selected percentage in the room you select.
Any socket is switched off in a room
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 a socket is switched off in the room you select.
Any socket is switched on in a room
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 a socket is switched on in the room you select.
History of light switched on
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 the light you select was switched on.
History of roller moved in a room
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 roller was crossed the selected threshold in the room you selected. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
History of when a socket was switched off
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 socket was switched off in the room you select.
Invert all the lights
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 invert all your lights.
Invert all the lights in a room
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 invert all the lights in the room you select.
Invert all the sockets
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 invert all your sockets.
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Lifehacker.com is a website that primarily focuses on providing its users with essential tips and tricks that make everyday life easier. Launched in January 2005, Lifehacker has become a popular destination for anyone looking for practical advice on how to enhance their productivity, organize their living spaces, and stay informed of the latest technology trends.
About Powahome
Connect your Wi-Fi controlled lights, sockets and roller shutters and interact with them!
Powahome is the Smart Home solution for everyone! We make easier the concept of Smart Home to let everybody able to live in a better way at the home.
Manage from remote sockets, lights, roller shutters using our app, voice assistants and IFTTT!
Connect your Wi-Fi controlled lights, sockets and roller shutters and interact with them!
Powahome is the Smart Home solution for everyone! We make easier the concept of Smart Home to let everybody able to live in a better way at the home.
Manage from remote sockets, lights, roller shutters using our app, voice assistants and IFTTT!