USB, Bluetooth, power and network
React when a USB drive, headset or controller connects, when the PC goes on battery or the network changes.
Triggers (6)
Mic or camera in use
Mic or camera in use starts a routine when an app begins or stops using your microphone, camera, or either. It's the automatic way to set up for a meeting the moment it starts.
Device connected
Device connected starts a routine when a USB device or a paired Bluetooth device connects. Name one device, or leave the name empty to react to any.
Device disconnected
Device disconnected starts a routine when a USB device or a Bluetooth device disconnects. It's the other half of Device connected, for putting things back when you unplug.
Internet connected or lost
Internet connected or lost starts a routine when Windows sees your internet access change. Use it to be told about outages or to catch up on things once you're back.
VPN connected or disconnected
VPN connected or disconnected starts a routine when a VPN connection comes up, goes down, or either. Filter by part of the connection's name to watch just one.
Wi-Fi network joined or left
Wi-Fi network joined or left starts a routine when the PC connects to or leaves a Wi-Fi network. It turns a laptop into something that sets itself up for wherever you are.
Steps (1)
Conditions (6)
Mic or camera in use
Mic or camera in use is a condition that is true while an app is using your microphone, your camera, or either one. It's a simple way for a routine to know you're on a call.
Device connected
Device connected is a condition that is true while a particular USB or Bluetooth device is connected. Use it so a routine behaves differently at your desk with the dock plugged in than on the go.
Internet available
Internet available is true when Windows says the PC has internet access. Put it in front of anything that needs to go online.
Host reachable
Host reachable checks whether a specific computer, server or web address answers. It's useful for home servers, NAS boxes, game servers and sites your routine depends on.
VPN connected
VPN connected is true while a VPN connection is up. Leave the name empty for any VPN, or type part of a connection's name to look for one in particular.
On Wi-Fi network
On Wi-Fi network is true while the PC is connected to the Wi-Fi network you name, or to any Wi-Fi if you leave the name empty. It lets the same routine act differently at home, at work and on the move.
How-to guides
- How to lower music volume automatically during calls
- How to mute Discord automatically when a Zoom or Teams call starts
- How to turn on your Elgato light when your webcam turns on
- How to set up your PC for a Zoom or Teams meeting in one step
- How to change settings automatically on your office Wi-Fi
- How to save battery automatically when the laptop is unplugged
- How to restart apps and fix windows after the PC wakes up
- How to run something when a USB drive is plugged in
- How to open an app automatically when a device is connected
- How to turn Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on and off with a hotkey
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