Open a browser session for an IoT reading review
Get from an incoming device reading to a focused browser investigation with fewer manual steps.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Start Browser Session
Start a new isolated browser session.
Why this helps
When an IoT reading needs attention, finding the right browser context and starting an investigation can interrupt other work.
- Starts an isolated browser session for an incoming reading that warrants investigation.
- Keeps the reading context available while you inspect a dashboard or related site.
- Reduces the effort of moving from a device alert to a browser-based review.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Adafruit IO and Anchor browser once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a clear name.
- 3Tell Notis to start a browser session when a webhook reports an IoT reading that needs review, including the reading context in the request.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Send one real example request to test the session startup.
Questions about this workflow
How does Adafruit IO start this workflow?
Adafruit IO has no listed trigger event here. A webhook request from an external tool or custom backend starts the workflow and should include the reading context.
Does this workflow inspect the dashboard automatically?
It starts a browser session. You can describe additional browser actions in a separate automation or task if needed.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Adafruit IO to Anchor browser. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Adafruit IO triggers
Anchor browser actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create Profile
Create a browser profile from an active session to preserve its data.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Click Mouse
Click at specified coordinates in a browser session.
Delete Profile
Delete a browser profile.
Copy Selected Text
Copy the currently selected text in a browser session to the clipboard.
End All Sessions
End all active browser sessions.
Create Integration
Create an integration that is immediately available in browser sessions and profiles.
End Browser Session
End a specific browser session.
Create or Update Task Draft
Create or update a task’s draft version for development and testing.
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Adafruit IO and Anchor browser, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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