Optimize your notifications

In the time that you have read this sentence, you have likely received at least one notification. The reminders that pop up on our phones, wearables, computer screens, and other smart devices are helpful ways to know when you have an upcoming meeting or if someone is at your door. However, getting notifications from endless sources can be overwhelming and even lead us to get desensitized towards the information we receive.

Using IFTTT can help you streamline the details of your day and assist in refining the information you receive.

Notifications are completely customizable. You can specify the types of reminder you want or only receive them during certain hours with filter code. Be in control of how your reminders appear with formatting, the ability to add ingredients, and input any links or photos you want to include.

For notifications to work, you must have the IFTTT app downloaded on your iOS or Android device with notifications enabled.

Only find out about specific events

Never forget a birthday, get a notification 15 minutes before an event ends, or receive a reminder when an event with a specific keyword is about to start. These are all possible with IFTTT’s Google Calendar integration.

To create an Applet that only notifies you when there is a specific event that is about to begin, use the Event from search starts trigger in Google Calendar and input the keyword or phrase.

Get tailored Twitter notifications

Use the Tweet from search or New tweet by a specific user triggers to get a notification about certain Twitter activity. With thousands of tweets sent out every second, it can be overwhelming to scroll endlessly or search for pertinent information. Get it sent right to you.

Find out about certain weather conditions

Depending on where you live and the season, the weather can feel unpredictable. Getting notifications about rain or unexpected cold can be powerful a way to be prepared.

Created sustainable habits

No matter what it is you want to do, you can get little nudges throughout the day, the week, or the month that help you bring it to life.

Find out about breaking news that matters to you

Love space? Dedicated to a specific sports team? Find out exactly what is happening as soon as it does.

Learn something new

Challenge yourself to learn new skills or get a definition of a new word. These notifications will make it happen automatically.

Explore

Want to do even more with IFTTT? Explore the possibilities and create powerful experiences by making your own automation or checking out our Applet resources.