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Create your own Rachio Smart Lighting Controller and Wemo Outdoor Plug 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.
14 triggers, queries, and actions
Lighting zone dimmed
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 lighting zone dimming level changes, including when the zone turns on or off. Make sure to calibrate dimmable lights in the Rachio app.
Lighting zone turned 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 every time the lighting zone turns off.
Lighting zone turned 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 every time the lighting zone turns on.
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 every time your Wemo Outdoor Plug is turned off.
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 every time your Wemo Outdoor Plug is turned on.
Lighting zone status
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 the current lighting zone status.
Dim lighting zone
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 adjust the lighting zone dimming level. If the zone is currently off, it will turn on. Make sure to calibrate dimmable lights in the Rachio app.
Toggle on/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 toggle a Wemo Outdoor Plug on or off.
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 turn a Wemo Outdoor Plug off. If the Wemo Outdoor Plug is already off, it will remain off.
Turn off lighting zone
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 lighting zone.
Turn off then 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 turn a Wemo Outdoor Plug off then immediately back on.
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 turn a Wemo Outdoor Plug on. If the Wemo Outdoor Plug is already on, it will remain on.
Turn on lighting zone
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 lighting zone.
Turn on then 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 turn a Wemo Outdoor Plug on then immediately back off.
Dim lighting zone
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 adjust the lighting zone dimming level. If the zone is currently off, it will turn on. Make sure to calibrate dimmable lights in the Rachio app.
Lighting zone dimmed
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 lighting zone dimming level changes, including when the zone turns on or off. Make sure to calibrate dimmable lights in the Rachio app.
Lighting zone status
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 the current lighting zone status.
Lighting zone turned 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 every time the lighting zone turns off.
Lighting zone turned 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 every time the lighting zone turns on.
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 every time your Wemo Outdoor Plug is turned off.
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 every time your Wemo Outdoor Plug is turned on.
Toggle on/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 toggle a Wemo Outdoor Plug on or off.
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 turn a Wemo Outdoor Plug off. If the Wemo Outdoor Plug is already off, it will remain off.
Turn off lighting zone
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 lighting zone.
Turn off then 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 turn a Wemo Outdoor Plug off then immediately back on.
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 turn a Wemo Outdoor Plug on. If the Wemo Outdoor Plug is already on, it will remain on.
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More on Rachio Smart Lighting Controller and Wemo Outdoor Plug
About Rachio Smart Lighting Controller
The Smart Lighting Controller automates outdoor lighting with scenes and schedules that can be set and run directly from a smart phone.
The Smart Lighting Controller automates outdoor lighting with scenes and schedules that can be set and run directly from a smart phone.
About Wemo Outdoor Plug
Wemo is the simple way to a smarter home. The Wemo Wi-Fi enabled Outdoor Plug lets you turn lights and electronic devices on or off from anywhere, no hub or subscription required. The Wemo Outdoor Plug pairs with Google Home or Amazon Alexa for voice control and gives you tons of options for scheduling and automation.
Wemo is the simple way to a smarter home. The Wemo Wi-Fi enabled Outdoor Plug lets you turn lights and electronic devices on or off from anywhere, no hub or subscription required. The Wemo Outdoor Plug pairs with Google Home or Amazon Alexa for voice control and gives you tons of options for scheduling and automation.