IFTTT Maker Channel update variable via RESTful

I am trying to modify a variable via the RESTful API using the new IFTTT maker channel. However, I can't seem to figure out what to put into each of the fields there. I have multiple combinations with no success. Any help or suggestions would be most appreciated.

-Thanks!

Firstly, be aware of the security implications.

I'm no expert, but when it came out I had a look and determined you need to either disable authentication on your Indigo server (BAD idea) or provide the username and password in the URL you enter in Maker (not advised).


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I have security turned on. Though when using this URL: http://<myip>:8176/variables/test?_method=put&value=1 it does not give an error and successfully updates the variable.

[jay (support)]

I have security turned on. Though when using this URL: http://<myip>:8176/variables/test?_method=put&value=1 it does not give an error and successfully updates the variable.

You mean when you use that in your browser? That's because the digest authentication credentials were likely stored by your browser at some point.

Maker doesn't appear to allow any authentication on web requests, so it won't work if you have authentication turned on. We don't recommend turning off authentication.

I have security turned on. Though when using this URL: http://<myip>:8176/variables/test?_method=put&value=1 it does not give an error and successfully updates the variable.

You mean when you use that in your browser? That's because the digest authentication credentials were likely stored by your browser at some point.

Maker doesn't appear to allow any authentication on web requests, so it won't work if you have authentication turned on. We don't recommend turning off authentication.

Ah, that would explain it. And no I was not planning on turning off security.

Thanks!!

Why would this not work if I'm using http://username: password@myurl:8176/devices/whatever?command ? I get an access denied in my server logs. From a browser, that doesn't have my credentials saved it works fine when adding &_method=put

Are you putting the _method=put line in or not? You need it whether you're in browser or an app, regardless of auth.


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So answered my own question somewhat.. It works if I use http://user: pass@myurl:8176/devices/Sink%20Lights?toggle=1 but does't work if I replace toggle=1 with brightness=100. What's the best way to turn on a light? I don't want toggle as it could be on and I don't want it to turn off.

Use IsOn=1 for On.


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Thanks!

Ok so still having an issue with authentication. http://user: pass@whater works fine in browsers, it however doesn't work in IFTTT's Maker channel, it's like the password isn't passed just the username. Is there a variable I can pass in the URL itself for my username and password? Something like whateverurl/devices/Kitchen%20Sink?isOn=1&username=user&password=pass&_method=post ?

[jay (support)]

As far as I know, IFTTT maker channel doesn't support HTTP Digest authentication which is what the Indigo Web Server uses. So adding username:password to the URL won't work because that's for HTTP Basic (insecure) authentication. It's working in your browser because at some point you were prompted to enter your username/password by your browser and it saved that information and is entering it automatically when you go back.