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Create your own Slack and WeMo Lighting 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.
13 triggers, queries, and actions
Light dimmed to specific level
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 light dims to a level you specifcy.
Light 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 light switches off.
Light 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 light switches on.
History of Light switched on
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 your WeMo light switched on.
Dim a group of lights
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.
Changes the brightness level of the selected group of WeMo lights. If the group is off it will turn on with selected brightness level.
Dim the 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.
Changes the brightness level of the selected WeMo light. If the light is off it will turn on with selected brightness level.
Post to channel
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 post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
Set sleep fader for a group of lights
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.
Sets sleep fader time for the selected group of WeMo lights.
Start sleep fader
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.
Starts sleep fader for the selected WeMo light.
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.
Turns off the selected WeMo light. If it is already off it stays off.
Turn off a group of lights
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.
Turns off the selected group of WeMo lights. If the group is already off it will remain off.
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.
Turns on the selected WeMo light. If it is already on it stays on.
Turn on a group of lights
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.
Turns on the selected group of WeMo lights. If the group is already on it will remain on.
Dim a group of lights
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.
Changes the brightness level of the selected group of WeMo lights. If the group is off it will turn on with selected brightness level.
Dim the 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.
Changes the brightness level of the selected WeMo light. If the light is off it will turn on with selected brightness level.
History of Light switched on
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 your WeMo light switched on.
Light dimmed to specific level
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 light dims to a level you specifcy.
Light 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 light switches off.
Light 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 light switches on.
Post to channel
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 post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
Set sleep fader for a group of lights
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.
Sets sleep fader time for the selected group of WeMo lights.
Start sleep fader
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.
Starts sleep fader for the selected WeMo light.
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.
Turns off the selected WeMo light. If it is already off it stays off.
Turn off a group of lights
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.
Turns off the selected group of WeMo lights. If the group is already off it will remain off.
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.
Turns on the selected WeMo light. If it is already on it stays on.
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About Slack
Slack brings all your team communication into one place. Turn on Applets to bring important information into channels, quickly share photos, automate reminders, and much more.
Slack brings all your team communication into one place. Turn on Applets to bring important information into channels, quickly share photos, automate reminders, and much more.
About WeMo Lighting
Belkin's Wemo and OSRAM Lightify connected lights let you schedule or dim your lighting from anywhere. The Wemo Lighting Channel supports Wemo Smart LED Bulbs and many OSRAM Lightify products like the Tunable White 60, Gardenspot Mini RGB, and Flex RGBW.
Belkin's Wemo and OSRAM Lightify connected lights let you schedule or dim your lighting from anywhere. The Wemo Lighting Channel supports Wemo Smart LED Bulbs and many OSRAM Lightify products like the Tunable White 60, Gardenspot Mini RGB, and Flex RGBW.