IFTTT update: Songkick is on IFTTT

There’s nothing like seeing live music. Your best friends, the perfect venue, your favorite songs — when it all comes together, it’s magical. To help you have that experience as often as you can, we’re delighted to welcome Songkick to the platform!

Songkick is the world’s largest concert database (12,000 listings are added every week!) and music ticketing platform. Their service is designed to help you quickly find the shows you’re interested in: you can run Applets based on searches, tracked artists, or venues.

You can use it to keep an eye on some of the most musical cities and popular venues in the world.

You can share once-in-a-lifetime shows with your friends and followers.

You can even start the party early at your house by connecting Songkick to your smart lights.

Don’t risk seeing those dreaded words — “Sold out” — when your favorite act passes through town: check out all of Songkick’s Applets today!

IFTTT update: Security, smart homes, lighting, & more — new on IFTTT

With over 450 services on IFTTT, you’d think adding a new one would be routine by now. But we celebrate every single one: seeing a new partner build and launch something cool never gets old. However, we know it can be hard to keep up! To help you get a handle on what’s new, here’s a look back at what launched on IFTTT in May.

Security services

It was a big month for security, from Linear PRO’s professional system to the newest smart lock on the platform, Sesame. VowKam, Minut, and iSpy Agent also joined up, and Blink launched their European service.

Smart home systems and connected lighting

Once you’re safe and secure, it’s time to trick out your smart home. Lighting services Smartika, Plum, and MagicLight have a wide range of products and Applets to help you set the mood.

Blueair added their Classic 05 range to the platform, to keep your air clean and pure.

We also welcomed Gideon and the Intelligent HOME systems to IFTTT; based in the UK and Japan, respectively.

European appliances

Speaking of international services, European users were spoiled this month: those in France can enjoy Bbox Miami, and Bosch added to the Home Connect line with services for their oven and washer. Don’t fret if you’re not on the continent, though — Home Connect’s bringing their line to the U.S., and their new coffee machine is already here.

News and media

Finally, we also added four informative services that cover a range of topics: SF Gate for our hometown crowd, BrainyQuote to help anyone looking for inspiration, and the technology focused Slashdot and IoT podcast services.

That was our month! Our partners keep us busy, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Remember to check back in July to see what June brought to the platform — we know you’ll find something new.

IFTTT update: Calling all Makers

In November of this year, we opened our partner platform and launched Applets. Since then, we’ve grown in every way — more users, more partners, and more Applets. We’ve also seen the number of people using our developer tools and services grow to over 200,000.

We know this passionate and creative group, our Makers, are eager to use the powerful Applet building tools we launched for partners last year. So today, we’re excited to announce that the Maker tier of the IFTTT platform is open!

What does it mean to be a Maker? When you sign up for the free tier, you’ll be able to:

• Publish Applets for other users to turn on. You’ll have a public profile page where you can show off all your Applets.

• Build Applets that work with any service on IFTTT. You no longer need a BMW in order to build an Applet for one — you don’t even need a valid driver’s licence! There are over 440 services on IFTTT, and you can mix and match any of them to build your Applets.

• Build Applets with multiple actions and filter code. You can go beyond “if this, then that.” Adding another action to an Applet is as simple as an extra click. We’re also launching a filter component that enables you to input Javascript code that changes how an Applet runs.

If the thought of Javascript makes you go cross-eyed and you’re not interested in sharing your Applets, don’t worry. Nothing will change for you: You can still build Applets for your personal use that work with the services you use (check out our tutorial for a simple how-to).

However, you will start to see Applets built by Makers in the IFTTT app and on our website. These will work just like any Applet built by a partner. In fact, based on what we’ve already seen from this community, we expect even more from them — the creativity of our Makers has always been a source of inspiration. Check out some of the initial creations:

Ready to become a Maker? It’s free to sign up and explore, and there’s documentation to help you build. Maybe next time we’ll be showcasing one of your Applets. Have fun!

 

IFTTT update: Pizza party! Domino’s is on IFTTT

When it comes to ordering pizza, we can all agree: the waiting is the hardest part. Thankfully, Domino’s launched their innovative delivery tracker in 2008. It lets you watch your delicious order go from prep, to bake, all the way through to delivery.

Now we’re excited to announce that you can turn on and build Applets that work with the tracker. That’s right: pizza is on IFTTT!

You can keep things simple, and get a notification when your pizza is on its way. Or you can use smart home devices to come up with your own creative “pizza party imminent” warning system.

In addition to the “out for delivery” signal, you can also turn on or build Applets that run when your order is being prepared, is in the oven, or is ready for pickup. Domino’s has already built a few Applets to give you some ideas.

Extra cheese? No onions? Ranch dressing for dipping? Whatever your pizza preference, a Domino’s Applet is the perfect side. Check out their page and get started — and tell us when to come over.

 

IFTTT update: Two new Apple services

Services that work with your smartphone or tablet have been an important part of IFTTT since the very beginning. Today we’re excited to announce two brand new ways to do more with your iOS devices: the iOS Calendar and App Store services.

Turn on Calendar Applets that bring important information right into your daily agenda, make sure you never miss an appointment, or help you quickly create events.

The App Store service will keep your device full of the newest and best apps. You can run Applets that notify you when a new app enters the top ten, when there’s a price drop or a new version of a specific app, and much more. 

Along with these two new services, you can also turn on Applets that work with iOS Photos, Contacts, Reminders, and your Reading List. Explore the collection to see how they can supercharge your iPhone or iPad. No need to wait for an upgrade!

IFTTT update: Twitch comes to IFTTT

Every few days, we see tweets like these.

@IFTTT Have you guys ever considered adding @Twitch integration/channel?

— Hungry Maxzilla (@HungryMaxzilla) January 5, 2016

@TeakTop @IFTTT @Twitch needs to happen. You'll probably continue to see this come up until it's done 😉

— Joel Powers (@_P06o) January 11, 2017

@IFTTT Loving the bot on Telegram. Is there any plans for Twitch integration? I'd love to get an 'if Twitch stream goes live' option.

— Kaittycat (@Kaittycat) December 27, 2016

The people have spoken. Repeatedly. For years! Today we’re delighted to say that you’ve been heard: Twitch is now on IFTTT. Whether you’re painting with Bob Ross, cooking with Domestic Dan, or one of the 2.4M who watch Syndicate play the latest video games, there’s an Applet that can make your experience better.

If you’re a broadcaster, you can use them to manage your channel and make sure no one misses a new stream or video.

If you’re a viewer, there are Applets that make it easier to discover, save, and share content.

Those are just a few examples — you can also turn on or make Applets that run when you get a new follower, when you follow a new channel, when there’s a new video from channels you follow, and when there’s a new top video of the week.

Twitch has built an amazing community full of creativity, enthusiasm, and just plain cool people. We’re excited to be a part of it, and we have big plans for the Twitch service.