Start Philips Hue color loop when Tecla switch is long pressed
Other popular tecla workflows and automations
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Activate Work Mode with tecla Button Press
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Change Philips Hue lights to random color when Tecla switch is pressed
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Send a notification when a Tecla switch action is activated
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Log a Timestamp with tecla Button Press
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Call your phone when a Tecla switch action is activated
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Start Harmony activity when a tecla-e switch action is activated
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Log notes to Google Sheets with tecla button press
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Toggle LIFX lights when Tecla switch action is pressed
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4 triggers, queries, and actions
App button 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an IF button is pressed on the tecla app remote.
New Episode
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 there is a new episode available for the "Accidental Tech Podcast"
Switch action on tecla-e
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 a configured switch action is activated on a tecla-e.
History of app button presses
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 IF button was pressed on the tecla app remote.
App button 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 hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when an IF button is pressed on the tecla app remote.
History of app button presses
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 IF button was pressed on the tecla app remote.
New Episode
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 there is a new episode available for the "Accidental Tech Podcast"
Switch action on tecla-e
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 a configured switch action is activated on a tecla-e.
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About tecla
tecla allows anyone with limited upper-body mobility (resulting from spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, ALS, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, brain injuries, or stroke) to interact with their smart devices and appliances ––hands-free. It works with all assistive switches on the market including buttons, sip-and-puff controllers, head arrays, joysticks and the driving controls of a wheelchair.
About The Accidental Tech Podcast
The Accidental Tech Podcast is hosted by Marco Arment, Casey Liss, and John Siracusa. It primarily focuses on discussions related to technology, Apple products, software development, and other tech-related topics. The hosts share their insights, opinions, and experiences in a casual and entertaining format. The podcast has gained a significant following since its launch in 2013.