Add new SFGATE articles to Google Sheets
Other popular SFGATE workflows and automations
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Email me when Mark Morford publishes on SFGATE
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Email new SFGATE stories
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Send a notification when new breaking news appears
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Create your own SFGATE and SkylinkNet 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.
32 triggers, queries, and actions
Breaking news
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 there is a new Breaking News event.
Garage door closed (with SkylinkNet Hub)
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 garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub) is closed.
Garage door opened (with SkylinkNet Hub)
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 garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub) is opened.
Hub 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 hub is in a specific state.
New piece from Mark Morford
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 there is a new article from author Mark Morford.
New SF Giants update
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 there is a new update on the San Francisco Giants.
New story on SFGATE homepage
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 new article is added to the SFGATE homepage.
Orbit garage door closed (with Orbit App)
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 an Orbit garage door is closed(with Orbit Home App).
Orbit garage door opened (with Orbit App)
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 an Orbit garage door is opened.
Sensor activated
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 sensor has been activated.
Sensor battery is low
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 sensor battery is low.
Sensor returns to normal
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 sensor returns to normal.
History of breaking news
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 there is a new Breaking News event.
History of Hub State 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 events when the hub was in a specific state.
History of Orbit garage door opens
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 an Orbit garage door was opened (with Orbit App)
History of pieces from Mark Morford
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 there is a new article from author Mark Morford.
History of Sensor activations
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 a sensor was activated.
History of sensor returning to normal
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 sensor returned to normal.
History of SF Giants updates
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 there is a new update on the San Francisco Giants.
History of stories on SFGATE homepage
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 new article is added to the SFGATE homepage.
Close garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub)
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 close your Skylink garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub).
Close Orbit garage door (with Orbit App)
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 close your Skylink Orbit garage door.
Open garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub)
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 open your Skylink garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub).
Set hub mode
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 hub to a specific mode.
Toggle device
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 the selected device.
Toggle garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub)
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 your Skylink garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub).
Turn device 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 off the selected device.
Turn device 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 on the selected device.
Turn Orbit garage light OFF (with Orbit App)
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 Orbit garage Light.
Turn Orbit garage light ON (with Orbit App)
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 Orbit garage light.
Breaking news
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 there is a new Breaking News event.
Close garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub)
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 close your Skylink garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub).
Close Orbit garage door (with Orbit App)
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 close your Skylink Orbit garage door.
Garage door closed (with SkylinkNet Hub)
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 garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub) is closed.
Garage door opened (with SkylinkNet Hub)
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 garage door (with SkylinkNet Hub) is opened.
History of breaking news
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 there is a new Breaking News event.
History of Hub State 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 events when the hub was in a specific state.
History of Orbit garage door opens
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 an Orbit garage door was opened (with Orbit App)
History of pieces from Mark Morford
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 there is a new article from author Mark Morford.
History of Sensor activations
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 a sensor was activated.
History of sensor returning to normal
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 sensor returned to normal.
History of SF Giants updates
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 there is a new update on the San Francisco Giants.
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About SFGATE
SFGATE Applets allow you to follow breaking news in the Bay Area and beyond, local sports teams like the Giants, and our provocative writers like Mark Morford. Check them out!
SFGATE Applets allow you to follow breaking news in the Bay Area and beyond, local sports teams like the Giants, and our provocative writers like Mark Morford. Check them out!
About SkylinkNet
SkylinkNet enables you to monitor your home as a connected alarm system, as well as a home automation gateway for other connected devices.
SkylinkNet enables you to monitor your home as a connected alarm system, as well as a home automation gateway for other connected devices.