IFTTT update: Home sound system, energy management, security, and more — new on IFTTT

The smell of crisp air and the sound of leaves crunching beneath your feet can only mean one thing — 🍁 is officially here. In between sampling pumpkin-flavored goodies, IFTTT helped more than 20 new apps and devices launch their services. Here’s what’s new!

We are thrilled to welcome Sonos to IFTTT. The addition of this wireless home sound system 🎵 offers a new level of environmental customization and control. Start your favorite playlist the moment you walk in the door, set music cues that tell you when your dinner is ready, create a Sonos routine so your favorite ‘get psyched’ track plays when it’s time to hit the gym, and more. Sonos + IFTTT redefines the expression “soundtrack of your life.”

Cooler weather can mean a huge spike in your utility bills. These new services can help keep your energy use in check ✅. As the most advanced thermostat to date, Maestro by Stelpro adjusts your home’s temperature based on a variety of pre-programmed events, including who is home, what rooms are in use, and more. For commercial customers, Fort Collins Utilities Commercial Conservation Events provides real-time notifications and usage adjustments.

Hive launched two new sensor types that let you regulate your environment. The Hive Window or Door Sensor can boost hot water 🚿 or ambient temperature, adjust lighting, and more based on a door opening or closing. Meanwhile, the Hive Motion Sensor offers similar features, but triggered by movement.

Tired of heating or cooling your entire home, just so you can be comfortable in bed? The OOLER sleep system can regulate your sleeping environment 🛏. Similarly, Blue Connect can heat your pool based on a specific program you design, eliminating energy waste.

Once you’ve made sure that your home is comfy and cozy, you’ll want to keep it safe and secure 🔐. These new services let you monitor things like movement, smoke, water leaks, and more.

Notion is an all-in-one smart home sensor that can alert you to events ranging from when a door opens to if your CO detector goes off. Beam is the simple and sure way to control and monitor your garage door from anywhere. Never wonder if you accidentally left it open again.

Worried about a frozen pipe bursting while you’re away? Flo can alert you to critical issues and shut-off water supply, protecting your entire home from water damage and leaks.

Looking to make your 🏡 even smarter? There are 3 new services on IFTTT that allow you take full control of everything in your home, from lighting to temperature, and everything in between.

Anyware Services are enabled by the Anyware Smart Adaptor — a unique room sensor that retrofits your existing lamp — and can help you seamlessly integrate your IoT devices. If you’re more experienced with smart home technology, there are several new hub services to take your home to the next level. Innogy SmartHome is a full feature smart home system that helps you combine heating, lighting, security, and more. Looking to control your lighting, sockets, dimmers and switches?  AduroSmart connected bulbs 💡and smart gateways can help.

Electrolux launched on IFTTT with their first service, Purei9. Meanwhile, Home Connect’s Roxxter brings their offerings up to eight services.

Knocki, currently available for pre-order, is a small wireless device that instantly transforms ordinary surfaces into powerful access remotes for your favorite devices and softwares. Now you can set temperatures, start your morning coffee, lock or unlock devices, and more with a simple tap. In search of a smart devices that is as attractive as it is functional 🌟? Mui lets you receive alerts, messages, and other notifications through an aesthetically-pleasing wooden display.

The addition of Longreads 📚 to IFTTT means it’s now easier than ever to save and share longform content to your favorite platforms and devices. While Canon’s service launch allows you to print from popular apps and devices on the go.

Finally, we are excited to welcome EVE For Subaru to our line of connected car services 🚘. EVE For Subaru allows your to access and monitor your IoT connected appliances and smart home devices from your dashboard.

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IFTTT update: Vacation like a pro with Applets for travelers

Traveling is an adventure and a chance to break out of the everyday, but it can also be a challenge. If you’re not a frequent traveler, planning can feel overwhelming. Even if you’re an experienced adventurer, each new trip brings its own considerations. Applets are a great way to simplify things and make the most of your vacation. Not sure where to start? We’ve rounded up our favorites in our Applets for travelers collection.

Find inspiration

Are you perpetually in a state of wanderlust? Let Applets help fuel your imagination! Get destination inspiration, tips, advice from fellow travelers, and more.

Save for your trip

Budgeting can be one of the trickiest parts of travel. Don’t let finances hold you back from the trip of your dreams — use Applets to find deals and save up a little bit at a time.

Plan to travel safely

Stay aware of current conditions leading up to your departure. These Applets can help you find out about potential travel and health risks. You can even customize them to ensure you only get updates about the countries on your itinerary.

Put your house into vacation mode

Applets can’t pack your bags for you, but they can help you monitor things at home while you’re away. Save energy and money when your thermostat intelligently adjusts to your vacation schedule, and gain peace of mind knowing your will lights turn on and off, making it look like someone is still at home.

Hit the road

Whether you’re venturing across the country or keeping closer to home, Applets can help you make the most of your time on the road. Trying to locate your car in an unfamiliar city, update your playlist on the fly, or save maps to the cloud? There’s an Applet for that.

Let people know you've arrived

Are you planning to connect with family or friends on your trip? Use Applets to easily let them know when you arrive in a specific location — whether it’s so they can meet up with you, keep tabs on your travels, or give you a much needed ride from the airport.

Share and save memories

Raise your hand if you take way too many photos on your vacation and then struggle to organize and share them later. It’s not just us, right? Applets simplify the process of keeping family and friends updated on your adventures.

Where will you go next? Check out all the ways IFTTT can help you make the most of your adventures with our complete Applets for travelers collection.

Want to see your own brand and service on IFTTT? Visit the IFTTT Platform to learn how to build and get started. 

IFTTT update: Hear even more with Oticon + IFTTT

What if your hearing aids could let you participate more fully in life? Imagine being able to receive alerts, set listening programs, stream television audio, and more via your hearing aids. How differently would you hear the world around you?

The Oticon Opn hearing aids are the world’s first hearing aids to use internet connectivity to send spoken notifications and alerts straight to users’ hearing aids. Thanks to Oticon Applets, connecting your Opn hearing aids to phones, TVs, and other applications is easier than ever.

Stay on alert

One of the best features of Oticon + IFTTT is the ability to receive spoken in-ear alerts from your smart home devices such as Ring doorbell, August Home smart lock, and more. Expecting dinner party guests or an Amazon package? Let IFTTT serve as your personal butler and tell you when they’ve arrived. Plus, notifications that let you know when your laundry is done or your iRobot has finished cleaning make household chores a breeze.

Keep informed

Do you want to stay up-to-date without being tethered to your cell phone? IFTTT can help connect your Oticon Opn hearing aids to the latest news, weather, and more. These Applets deliver the information you want straight to your ear — whether it’s the final score for your favorite team, whenever you receive a new email, or today’s pollen count.

You're in charge

Have you ever needed to change your hearing aid program, but didn't have a hand free? IFTTT can help you control your settings without lifting a finger — all you have to do is ask. These Applets let you connect your Oticon Opn to your voice assistant. 

Sometimes you need a reminder when life gets crazy. With Oticon’s nifty low battery notification Applets, you’ll never have a hearing aid die unexpectedly again. Choose from a spoken in-ear alert, mobile notification, or email. It’s one less thing to worry about while you’re out and about. 

Explore more

There are so many ways Oticon + IFTTT can change how you hear the world around you. Get rolling with these, then check out what else Oticon Applets can do for you.

Want to see your own brand and service on IFTTT? Visit the IFTTT Platform to learn how to build and get started.