IFTTT update: Air quality updates, task managers, smart plugs & more — new on IFTTT

October wasn’t just about scaring trick-or-treaters — we put the candy bowl aside and took some time to help eight new services launch. Here’s what came to IFTTT last month.

New ways to stay on task

We were delighted to add two often requested apps to the platform — Remember the Milk and Asana. Use them to update projects automatically, keep colleagues and collaborators in the know, and even — yes — remember to pick up milk!

Monitor and manage the air up there

Last month was a tough one for all our friends and family in the Bay Area. We launched the AirNow service to help everyone in the area track the air quality as they were out and about.

We know for some people air quality is an everyday concern: Air by Propeller works with IFTTT to track and alert people to asthma conditions in their neighborhoods, so they can breathe easy. Or maybe you just want to keep a closer eye on the weather. WeatherFlow Smart Weather Stations can help.

Tools for the home and the office

We also welcomed some new services that can augment your living and working space. Fortinet’s FortiVoice system makes office phone headaches a thing of the past.

After the work day is done, come home to a smart home powered by CNCT Life’s intelliplug and the Invoxia Triby portable speaker hub. You can easily use them together now that they both work with IFTTT!

That was October! Check back in a month, and we’ll round up November’s launches. Can't wait? Turn on these Applets to find out as soon as new services come to IFTTT. 

Interested in seeing your service on IFTTT? Visit the platform to learn how to build, and get started.

IFTTT update: Google Calendar got a huge update

Fitting your entire life into a teeny tiny screen can be a daunting task. Thankfully, Google Calendar and IFTTT are here to help! Applets have always helped you quickly create events and bring important information into your calendar, but now they can do even more. Here’s what we updated:

Choose different calendars for each Applet

Got both a work calendar and a personal calendar? Got a family calendar, and one just for you? In the past, you could only link one to IFTTT at a time. Now you’ll be able to turn on Applets that work with any calendar you own.

Hot tip: If you've enabled Applets in the past and would like to change the calendar they work with, just click the gear icon in the top right to reconfigure. No need to make brand new ones!

Run Applets when events end

Automate all those post-meeting tasks, like turning your ringer back on or creating a doc for meeting notes. Or just get a final reminder, to make sure you don’t forget to send a birthday greeting. You can run these Applets for every event, or get specific and only run them when an event has a certain name or keyword in the description.

Run Applets when you respond to an event

Keep track of your packed schedule — and share it with the people who need to know. Super handy if you manage a group calendar for the office or your home.

Quickly sync event details between calendars

You’ve always been able to quickly add events to your Google Calendar via IFTTT. Now, with the “Create a detailed event” action, you can seamlessly sync calendars by pulling over start and end times, titles, descriptions, locations, attendees, and even whether an event is all day or not.

We’re heading into the busy holiday season, so these updates came at the perfect time. Give them a try, and let us know how it goes! Want to know as soon as any other Google Calendar improvements are made? Turn on these Applets to stay in the loop.

IFTTT update: Cute bots, smart kettles, internet controls, & more — new on IFTTT

September’s launches are perfect for making memories, staying in touch, getting cozy, and spending time as a family. It’s like the universe is easing us into the holiday season! Take a look at what came to IFTTT last month.

Say cheese

Two new updates for photography fans. Aura Frames is a smart photo display system that can show off your pics or any number of inspiring images. You could even pair it with Jibo — this voice assistant launched in beta earlier in the year, but they’re back with a new trigger: Jibo can now take photos. Smile!

Meet the IFTTT bot!

After a few weeks in a private beta, we were delighted to go live with our Facebook Messenger integration. Applets can bring important information into your chat with the IFTTT bot so you’re always up to date and informed.

Hi from the UK

Two devices from UK-based companies made their debut last month. Smarter, which has a range of innovative smart kitchen appliances, launched their iKettle. And Hive added to their range of services with Hive Active Thermostat. Stay toasty, and have a cuppa.

Manage the ins and outs of your home

Whether they’re in real life, via your door or garage; or virtual, via the internet — you want to have control and visibility into what’s coming into and out of your home. Amarr Entrematic’s garage and door systems have the first scenario covered. And Circle’s innovative internet controls make managing the online habits of anyone in the house easy and automatic. Their partnership with Disney will help keep your kids happy, even while you’re regulating their screen time!

Finally, Optus Smart Living also brought their service online. Based in New Zealand, Australia, and China, they want to educate people about smart homes. They’ve curated an impressive selection of Applets to help tell that story.

Don’t want to wait for the October wrap-up to hear about the latest and greatest on IFTTT? Our refreshed IFTTT service has some Applets for that, too. Turn them on, and be the first to know when a new app or device hits the platform.

Interested in seeing your service on IFTTT? Visit the platform to learn how to build, and get started.

IFTTT update: IFTTT on IFTTT: A new way to stay updated

We often talk about the hundreds of services on IFTTT, and the millions of Applets you can turn on. However, we know that what you care about most are the services you personally use, and the Applets that work with them.

That’s why we’ve added a new feature to IFTTT: You can now turn on or make Applets that tell you when a service publishes a new Applet or adds new functionality.

We’ve always had the IFTTT service. It was actually our very first one! It's how we send you Applet recommendations and keep you updated via our blog.

These new Applets are powered by the same IFTTT service. You may notice other services on IFTTT publishing their own Applets that use it, and when they do you’ll see the IFTTT icon under “works with.”

If you want to make your own, it’s simple — just go to ifttt.com/create and select the IFTTT service as your trigger. For your action, choose however you want to get the information: a Slack message, a blinking light bulb, a phone call...etc!

Subscribe to your favorite services today! When your favorite app or device has an exciting new IFTTT update, you’ll be the first to know.

IFTTT update: Robots for the home, dashboard plug-ins, political trackers & more — new on IFTTT

August may be the lazy days of summer, but there was no slacking at IFTTT HQ. Ten new services launched, unlocking hundreds of new Applet possibilities. Here’s the rundown of what’s new on IFTTT as we head into the fall.

New offerings from familiar partners

The air-quality monitoring superstars behind Awair launched the Awair Glow. It’s a triple threat: an air monitor, smart plug, and night light. The Home Connect Hood also made its debut, bringing the number of IFTTT-connected offerings in that product suite to seven.

Building on the home of the future

With every month, there’s a new way to customize your smart home. August was no exception. Neato’s robotic vacuum can take care of your floors, while My Leviton’s smart lights show off your space.  

Nature Remo can keep things temperate, and mCamView Z+’s camera system can give you eyes on the inside.

Don’t forget about the garage

Chamberlain’s MyQ system lets you control your garage door from anywhere, automatically. And when you get in your car (or if someone else gets in it!), Bouncie’s dashboard plug-in will send and save important updates.

Find and save the information you need

For all you life-loggers out there, My Cloud Home can help you build a custom, private storage solution (and Applets can help you fill it automatically, of course). If you’re more interested in information about certain influential groups, the Ballotpedia service is for you. It’s a neutral source of information about American politics. Fact checking for the win.

Things aren’t slowing down around here. In fact, with CES 2018 in January, we expect many more services to launch as businesses prep for the big show. Stay tuned and check back every month to see what’s new and noteworthy.

Interested in seeing your service on IFTTT? Visit the platform to learn how to build.