Issues with Delay feature

[Jan]

Hi all,

I’ve installed a window sensor, with a 3 min delay. The idea is that the logicblock/IFTTT runs but only if the window is left open for 3 min., thus not the moment the window is opened. In addition, the window status should be checked every 30 min.

The problem is, IFTTT runs the Apilio logicblock every 30 min, exactly at e.g. 12:00, at 12:30 … thus my conclusion is that the 3 min. delay isn’t considered - if it was I guess it would run at 12:03, at 12:33 …

I cannot figure out what the issue might be, any help will be appreciated.

[pebneter]

Hi @Jan,

the timing condition on the sensor is just affecting the “MIKA_Window_…” condition. As soon as it is open for more than 3 minutes, it is considered TRUE and it will trigger the logicblock evaluation.
When the “Check_every_30_min” timer is triggered, it checks if the other condition “MIKA_Window_…” is true (which it still is) and runs the logicblock immediately.

You could add a delay to the action in the Logicblock, so that it will wait 3 minutes before sending the action.