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Useful LIFX and SMS integrations
Triggers (If this)
Send IFTTT any SMS
This Trigger fires every time you send any SMS to your IFTTT phone number.
Send IFTTT an SMS tagged
Send IFTTT a tagged SMS by adding a hashtag symbol anywhere in the message (e.g. #IFTTT).
Actions (Then that)
Move lights
This Action will make your LIXF Z lights move in a pattern.
Send me an SMS
This Action will send an SMS to your mobile phone.
Turn lights on
This Action will turn your lights on.
Turn lights off
This Action will turn your lights off.
Toggle lights on/off
This Action will turn your lights off if they are on, and turn them on if they are off.
Activate scene
This Action will activate a Scene.
Change color of lights
This Action will change the color of your lights.
Blink lights
This Action will make your lights quickly blink the color of your choice.
Breathe lights
This Action will make your lights slowly breathe the color of your choice.
Start Clean Cycle
Turn on the Clean Cycle of your LIFX Clean to it's default duration
Stop Clean Cycle
Turn off the Clean Cycle of your LIFX Clean
LIFX and SMS resources
How to Automate Text Messages on iPhone
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