IFTTT Triggers

[JDRoberts]

@jnhearne

Custom Code? how much of this is actual coding? (writing if, thens, loops, etc by hand). How would you suggest I start? link?

Here is the FAQ for creating a virtual switch.

FAQ: Creating a virtual Groovy Device [OBSOLETE]

Need a FAQ for the simplest version of this: a virtual on/off switch. Maybe even two FAQs, one for why you would want one with use case examples and one step by step how to for creating one in ST. Thanks! 2023 Update Since groovy will be going away soon, so will groovy virtual switches. See the new FAQ for on the replacements: FAQ: Creating Virtual Devices Without the IDE

After that it depends on what you want to do with it. A virtual switch can be any of several types, but for IFTTT mode changing you probably want a simple binary (on/off) switch.

The virtual switch doesn’t really exist, but the network will act as though it does, including letting you change it from the mobile app and telling IFTTT that it has turned on/off.