Turn IoT alerts into targeted DNS blocks
When an Adafruit IO alert includes a hostname that needs blocking, have Notis prepare the corresponding Control D custom rule for the specified profile.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create Custom Rules for Profile
Why this helps
A device alert can call for a network response, but switching tools to find the right hostname and profile slows you down.
- Respond to a hostname in an incoming device alert
- Keep the rule attached to the profile named in the request
- Review the proposed hostname and profile before applying a change
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Adafruit IO and Control D once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe how to handle an alert hostname and target profile.
- 3Choose the Notis webhook trigger and select a channel for run reports.
- 4Send one real alert example with a hostname and profile identifier to test the rule flow.
Questions about this workflow
Does Adafruit IO provide a built-in trigger for this workflow?
No. Start it with a Notis webhook and have an external sender post the Adafruit IO alert data.
What information should the alert include?
Include the hostname to evaluate and the Control D profile identifier. The instruction should define which alert conditions warrant a block.
Will it block every hostname in the alert?
The automation should apply only the conditions you specify and report the hostname and profile used.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Adafruit IO to Control d. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Adafruit IO triggers
Control d actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Delete Device by ID
Permanently deletes a device, breaking DNS resolution on gadgets using its resolvers.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete Profile
Permanently deletes a profile only if no devices enforce it; assigned profiles cannot be deleted.
Delete Profile Rule by Rule ID
Delete a custom DNS filtering rule from a profile.
Delete Rule from Folder
Permanently deletes a custom DNS rule from a profile folder.
Delete Profile Schedule
Delete a schedule from a profile.
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