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Create your own Rachio Irrigation Controller and SwitchBot 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.
110 triggers, queries, and actions
Carbon dioxide changes
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.
Whenever a preset carbon dioxide change detected, SwitchBot meter pro will try to trigger the service. E.g. if the carbon dioxide is too high, turn on SwitchBot air purifier.
Contact and Motion Detection
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.
When Contact Sensor detected door/window opened or closed or left open, the SwitchBot contact sensor will try to trigger the service.
Event registered
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 an event is registered for the device you specify.
Hub 2's touch buttons pressed
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 one of the touch buttons of your Hub 2 is pressed. E.g. when the left touch button is pressed, turn on SwitchBot Color Bulb.
Lock status changed
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 status of your SwitchBot Lock is changed.
Motion detected or no motion detected
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.
When Motion Sensor detected motion or no motion, the SwitchBot motion sensor will try to trigger the service.
Power changes
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.
You can choose Plug Mini's behaviour as a trigger condition
Robot status changed
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 status of your SwitchBot Robot Vacuum Cleaner changed
Temperature or humidity changes
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.
Whenever a preset temperature and/or humidity change detected, SwitchBot Thermometer & Hygrometer (the Meter) will try to trigger the service. E.g. if the temperature is too high, turn on AC with the SwitchBot Hub Plus (the Hub Plus).
Water Detector State
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.
You can use the Water Detector state as a condition to trigger an automation.
Watering time starts
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 watering time starts for the device your specify.
Watering time stops
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 watering time stops for the device your specify.
History of Events
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 times when an event was registered to the device you specified.
History of watering time starts
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 watering time starts for the device your specify.
History of watering time stops
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 watering time stops for the device your specify.
Back to base station
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.
The platform will back to base station
Bot press
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 trigger the specified Bot to press the switch.
Bot turn 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 trigger the specified Bot to turn off the switch.
Bot turn on
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 trigger the specified Bot to turn on the switch.
Bulb Brightness
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.
You can set the brightness of your Color Bulb here.
Bulb 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.
You can set the color of your Color Bulb here.
Bulb Color Temperature
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.
You can set the color temperature of your Color bulb here.
Bulb Presets
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.
You can set the presets saved in your SwitchBot app here.
Ceiling Light Brightness
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.
You can set the brightness of your Ceiling Light here.
Ceiling Light Color Temperature
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.
You can set the color temperature of your Ceiling Light here.
Change water output for mopping
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.
Change water output for mopping
Control Air Purifier
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 control the SwitchBot Air Purifier.
Back to base station
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.
The platform will back to base station
Bot press
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 trigger the specified Bot to press the switch.
Bot turn 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 trigger the specified Bot to turn off the switch.
Bot turn on
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 trigger the specified Bot to turn on the switch.
Bulb Brightness
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.
You can set the brightness of your Color Bulb here.
Bulb 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.
You can set the color of your Color Bulb here.
Bulb Color Temperature
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.
You can set the color temperature of your Color bulb here.
Bulb Presets
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.
You can set the presets saved in your SwitchBot app here.
Carbon dioxide changes
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.
Whenever a preset carbon dioxide change detected, SwitchBot meter pro will try to trigger the service. E.g. if the carbon dioxide is too high, turn on SwitchBot air purifier.
Ceiling Light Brightness
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.
You can set the brightness of your Ceiling Light here.
Ceiling Light Color Temperature
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.
You can set the color temperature of your Ceiling Light here.
Change water output for mopping
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.
Change water output for mopping
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About Rachio Irrigation Controller
Take control of your watering with a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. Automated schedules customized to your specific yard enable you to water with precision. Stop watching the skies - Weather Intelligence automatically adapts your watering schedule to reflect local weather forecasts and changing seasons. Monitor and adjust your schedule on mobile, or extend the smart home outside with Rachio's top-tier integrations. Inspire yard envy while saving water and money with EPA WaterSense Certified irrigation technology.
Take control of your watering with a Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller. Automated schedules customized to your specific yard enable you to water with precision. Stop watching the skies - Weather Intelligence automatically adapts your watering schedule to reflect local weather forecasts and changing seasons. Monitor and adjust your schedule on mobile, or extend the smart home outside with Rachio's top-tier integrations. Inspire yard envy while saving water and money with EPA WaterSense Certified irrigation technology.
About SwitchBot
SwitchBot is your simple switch to a smart home. Thousands of IFTTT users are enjoying our button presser that mechanically turns any rocker switch and button on and off. Now we have Hub, Thermometer and Hygrometer, Smart Fan and more. Learn more by pressing the Buy link above.
SwitchBot is your simple switch to a smart home. Thousands of IFTTT users are enjoying our button presser that mechanically turns any rocker switch and button on and off. Now we have Hub, Thermometer and Hygrometer, Smart Fan and more. Learn more by pressing the Buy link above.