Change Nanoleaf lights color when you spend over a set amount on Monzo
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1 ready-made Monzo and Nanoleaf Smarter Series Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Monzo can start an automation with "Any card purchase", and IFTTT can then run "Activate a scene" on Nanoleaf Smarter Series.
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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.
20 triggers, queries, and actions
Any card purchase
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 whenever you spend money with your Monzo card, and the transaction goes through.
Any card purchase above an amount
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 whenever you spend more than the specified amount with your Monzo card, and the transaction goes through.
Any card purchase at a merchant
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 whenever you spend money at a particular merchant, and the transaction goes through.
Any card purchase below an amount
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 whenever you spend less than the specified amount with your Monzo card, and the transaction goes through.
Any new attachment added
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 you add an attachment (like a receipt, or photo) to a transaction.
Any new blog post from Monzo
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 whenever Monzo publishes a new blog post.
History of any card purchase at a merchant
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 whenever you spend money at a particular merchant, and the transaction goes through.
History of attachments added
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 you add an attachment (like a receipt, or photo) to a transaction.
History of blog posts from Monzo
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 whenever Monzo publishes a new blog post.
History of card purchases
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 card purchases with your Monzo card
Activate a 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 the Scene that you choose. You can choose from any Scene that is listed in your Nanoleaf Smarter Series App.
Brighten Nanoleaf smart 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 brighten the Nanoleaf product that you select from the device dropdown on this screen, using the percentage that you specify.
Change Nanoleaf Light Panels or Canvas color
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 change the color of the Nanoleaf Light Panels or Canvas that you select from the device dropdown on this screen. You can enter either a hex value or a keyword for the color. Need help choosing a color? Bookmark nanoleaf.me/ifttt for easy access to a list and color picker.
Dim Nanoleaf smart 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 dim the Nanoleaf product that you select from the device dropdown on this screen, using the percentage that you select.
Move money into a pot
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 money from your main account into a pot of your choice.
Move money out of a pot
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 money from a pot of your choice to your main account.
Notify you using your Nanoleaf Light Panels or Canvas
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 temporarily set your Nanoleaf Light Panels or Canvas to a solid or blinking color and then return to its previous state.
Set brightness of Nanoleaf smart 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 set the brightness of the Nanoleaf product that you select from the device dropdown on this screen, using the percentage that you specify.
Turn off Nanoleaf smart 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 turn off the Nanoleaf product that you select from the device dropdown on this screen.
Turn on Nanoleaf smart 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 turn on the Nanoleaf product that you select from the device dropdown on this screen.
Activate a 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 the Scene that you choose. You can choose from any Scene that is listed in your Nanoleaf Smarter Series App.
Any card purchase
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 whenever you spend money with your Monzo card, and the transaction goes through.
Any card purchase above an amount
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 whenever you spend more than the specified amount with your Monzo card, and the transaction goes through.
Any card purchase at a merchant
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 whenever you spend money at a particular merchant, and the transaction goes through.
Any card purchase below an amount
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 whenever you spend less than the specified amount with your Monzo card, and the transaction goes through.
Any new attachment added
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 you add an attachment (like a receipt, or photo) to a transaction.
Any new blog post from Monzo
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 whenever Monzo publishes a new blog post.
Brighten Nanoleaf smart 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 brighten the Nanoleaf product that you select from the device dropdown on this screen, using the percentage that you specify.
Change Nanoleaf Light Panels or Canvas color
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 change the color of the Nanoleaf Light Panels or Canvas that you select from the device dropdown on this screen. You can enter either a hex value or a keyword for the color. Need help choosing a color? Bookmark nanoleaf.me/ifttt for easy access to a list and color picker.
Dim Nanoleaf smart 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 dim the Nanoleaf product that you select from the device dropdown on this screen, using the percentage that you select.
History of any card purchase at a merchant
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 whenever you spend money at a particular merchant, and the transaction goes through.
History of attachments added
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 you add an attachment (like a receipt, or photo) to a transaction.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Any card purchase
Any card purchase above an amount
Any card purchase at a merchant
Any card purchase below an amount
Any new attachment added
Any new blog post from Monzo
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Activate a scene
Brighten Nanoleaf smart light
Change Nanoleaf Light Panels or Canvas color
Dim Nanoleaf smart light
Move money into a pot
Move money out of a pot
Notify you using your Nanoleaf Light Panels or Canvas
Set brightness of Nanoleaf smart light
Turn off Nanoleaf smart light
Turn on Nanoleaf smart light
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