In a constantly developing world, incredible software or technology is created daily to make our lives easier. So here comes IFTTT, which stands for “If this, then that.” This online service allows you to connect your smart home devices. In the app, you can set certain actions that lead to other actions. I’m not completely sure what exactly I’m talking about yet.

If, for example, you decide that when you turn on your smart lights, the thermostat should be set to 20 degrees, then that’s exactly what you will get. Using IFTTT, you can connect your smart home devices even if they don’t work together directly. However, for this to work, your devices must support IFTTT.

But why do we need IFTTT, and how does it benefit us? When there are so many services and apps to explore, you may find difficulty in managing them or using them to create basic tasks. This is where IFTTT comes in and saves the day. It is a single tool that is the ultimate automation service for all your internet-connected tools.

How to use IFTTT?

IFTTT works by using Applets to connect your smart home devices and apps. For example, you can connect your smart thermostat, smart lights, and IP camera. These applets and combinations can be as random as you choose them to be. If, for instance, you own a smart lighting system, you can use IFTTT to automatically turn on the lights every time your smart doorbell rings. It may sound complicated, but fear not; you don’t need any experience to set it up, as it’s as simple as pressing a button or two.

How to set it up?

IFTTT is simple to use; you only have to go to the website or download the mobile app and create a free account. And then you’re up and running and ready to explore. There’s an array of different applets available, so IFTTT makes it easier for you by providing its top recommendations for new users to try out. You can also browse and search for individual applets or under categories such as health and fitness or business tools. The Applet screen allows users to manage which applets are currently on and which have been used. Users also have the freedom to create their applets by combining various services and setting their parameters.

IFTTT currently supports hundreds of services. Applets are specific actions that occur when you connect certain services. For example, you can connect your Amazon Alexa to your Google calendar. If you’re unsure what kind of iterations you can create, there are thousands of Applets to choose from. IFTTT currently has 18 million users and runs more than a billion Applets a month, which shows how popular and beneficial the service is.

The Steps

To simplify the steps to be taken to get started;

1) First, log into the IFTTT website.

2) Type in your username and click on services.

3) You will then see auto-generated Applets based on your account information, such as your time zone.

4) Then go ahead and browse and search for a service you would like to find an applet for, such as Facebook or Twitter.

5) Then select your preferrAppletlet and see what it does.

6) Then click the “Turn on” button for Applet.

7) You will then be asked permission for whichever service tAppletlet needs access to, such as Facebook.

8) After this step, yoAppletlet is ready and working.

9) You can view your Applets on the top of your IFTTT dashboard.

You can use IFTTT for anything internet-related, which makes your life incredibly easy if you have many smart services installed in your house. A few of the tools that can be used are your home security system, smart speakers, doorbells, smart locks, and lights. The list of possibilities goes on. IFTTT is a game changer and will make your life much easier

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