IFTTT (If This Then That) is a service that allows you to automate tasks using your Blink devices. This article will help you set up and use IFTTT applets with your Blink cameras.

If you have not yet linked your IFTTT account to your Blink account, please read our support article before proceeding.

When using Applets, you can use preset Applets or create your own. Let's learn how to connect a preset Applet to your Blink account.

Using Applets

1. Open the IFTTT app on your phone, tablet or directly from a computer.
2. On the IFTTT dashboard, click on the Explore.
3. Tap on the search bar and search for Blink.
4. Select Blink or Blink (Europe).
5. Select a preset applet from the list or click here to learn how to create a new Applet.
6. Select an applet from the screen (e.g., Automatically arm your Blink System when you leave home).
7. Tap on Connect.
8. Setup any additional settings if prompted to you (e.g., select the area you want to set as the location boundary).
9. Select your Blink account and camera or system.
10. Tap on Save.

Below, you will find some helpful preset applets.

• Get an email when your Blink camera detects motion
• Arm system when Nest thermostat is set to away
• Disarm Blink with Google Home

Notifications

At this point, if you have not yet been asked, IFTTT may prompt you to allow or not allow push notifications. Tap on Allow to make sure that notifications are sent to your device. Make sure to enable location and notification permissions.

• Ensure that location services are enabled on your mobile device.
• For iOS devices: Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure it is turned on for the IFTTT app.
• For Android devices: Go to Settings > Location and ensure it is turned on for the IFTTT app.

Examples

Here are a few examples of applets you can create: