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Litter Robot Events
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 event is triggered from your litter robot. ie. Clean Cycle Completes
Litter Robot Insights
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 week or month with data about your litter robot insights
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 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new episode available for the TODAY, EXPLAINED Podcast from Vox
History of Litter Robot 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 from your litter robot. ie. Clean Cycle Completes
Disable Sleep 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 remove your litter robot's sleep schedule
Litter Robot Actions
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.
Actions that can be performed by your Litter Robot
Set Sleep 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 sleep mode on your Litter Robot.
Disable Sleep 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 remove your litter robot's sleep schedule
History of Litter Robot 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 from your litter robot. ie. Clean Cycle Completes
Litter Robot Actions
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.
Actions that can be performed by your Litter Robot
Litter Robot Events
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 event is triggered from your litter robot. ie. Clean Cycle Completes
Litter Robot Insights
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 week or month with data about your litter robot insights
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 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when there is a new episode available for the TODAY, EXPLAINED Podcast from Vox
Set Sleep 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 sleep mode on your Litter Robot.
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About Today, Explained Podcast
Today, Explained is an insightful daily news podcast by Vox that breaks down essential world events into concise, 20-minute episodes. Hosted by award-winning journalist Sean Rameswaram, the podcast aims to provide clarity on pivotal issues and developments, leveraging the expertise of Vox's wide array of reporters and external specialists. It's an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the stories shaping our world today.
Today, Explained is an insightful daily news podcast by Vox that breaks down essential world events into concise, 20-minute episodes. Hosted by award-winning journalist Sean Rameswaram, the podcast aims to provide clarity on pivotal issues and developments, leveraging the expertise of Vox's wide array of reporters and external specialists. It's an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the stories shaping our world today.
About Litter-Robot by Whisker
Your smart litter box just got even smarter: Connect your Litter-Robot 3 automatic self-cleaning litter box to more than 100 relevant smart home products in just a few clicks using IFTTT (compatible only with the Litter-Robot 3 Connect model). View our recommended applets for Litter-Robot events that will trigger subsequent smart home actions—or create your own!
Your smart litter box just got even smarter: Connect your Litter-Robot 3 automatic self-cleaning litter box to more than 100 relevant smart home products in just a few clicks using IFTTT (compatible only with the Litter-Robot 3 Connect model). View our recommended applets for Litter-Robot events that will trigger subsequent smart home actions—or create your own!