智能设备变得前所未有的方便，几乎每个人都可以实现连接家庭的梦想，该梦想可以预见您的突发奇想并让您的生活更加方便。(life convenient)
然而，许多房主会购买智能设备并就此放弃——未能充分利用其技术的真正潜力。智能设备真正闪耀的地方在于它们协同工作。
Stringify是一个条件触发系统(trigger system)，可以将设备和动作连接在一起。您将指定一个触发器，然后指定一个在该事件发生时将发生的操作。该服务将这些配对称为Flows，因为一个动作流入另一个动作。
在本指南中，我们将使用单个触发器和操作(trigger and action)创建一个简单的流程。但是，Stringify流可以创建多个配对，这使您可以将一组交互分组，这些交互可以一起工作，使您的生活更方便。
为了确保每个人都能跟进，我们将创建一个 Flow，它会在特定时间向我们发送通知。
然而，该应用程序真正闪耀的地方在于它能够将多个智能设备串在一起。虽然我们不会涉及智能设备流程，但创建智能设备流程(Flow)的过程几乎相同。
按照以下步骤创建您的第一个Stringify 流程(Stringify Flow)！
创建字符串化流
第 1 步：(Step 1. )字符串化流程(Stringify Flows)仅通过应用程序处理，因此您需要从App Store (iOS)或Google Play (Android)下载该程序。
无论您的操作系统如何， (operating system)Flow 创建(Flow creation)过程都应该相同，但我们将使用 iOS 设备。
第 2 步。(Step 2. )接下来，您需要使用您的电子邮件和所需密码注册一个Stringify 帐户。(Stringify Account)
第 3 步。(Step 3. )将遵循一个简单的验证过程(verification process)，向您的电子邮件发送消息并提示单击链接。
如果一切按计划进行，您应该会在网络浏览器(web browser)中看到确认您的帐户已激活并准备就绪。
第 4 步(Step 4. )。当您第一次打开应用程序时，您会看到一个解释应用程序如何工作的基本教程。它很短，因此我们建议您花几分钟浏览一下，以便您更好地了解基础知识。
第 5 步。(Step 5. )完成本教程后，您将看到Stringify 主页(Stringify page)。点击 屏幕底部的Flows按钮开始创建您的第一个(Flows)Flow。
第 6 步。(Step 6. )就像您第一次登录时的教程一样，Stringify将为您提供有关流程如何工作的快速入门。
第 7 步。(Step 7. )下一个屏幕是您将流程放在一起的地方。首先(First)，在屏幕顶部命名您的 Flow。
然后，在屏幕底部，点击加(Plus)号图标以添加您的触发器。
第 8 步。(Step 8. )由于我们将组合一个在特定时间向我们发送通知的 Flow，我们将首先点击Date and Time。
这将在Flow 屏幕(Flow screen)底部粘贴一个图标。点击(Tap)并将其拖动到左上角(left corner)。Stringify使触发器和操作易于跟踪，因为一切都以可视方式表示。我们只需将不同的部分粘贴在正确的位置，以便它们按照我们想要的方式进行交互！
点击图标移动到下一个菜单。
第 9 步。(Step 9. )下一个菜单为您提供了几个不同的日期和时间(date and time)选项供您选择。对于本教程，我们将只选择一个特定时间。但是，日落和日出功能(Sunset and Sunrise features)非常酷，因为它们会根据您特定位置的时间动态调整。
这是一种很好的方法，例如在天黑时自动打开灯，或者在早上起床时打开百叶窗让光线进来。
第 10 步。按照您喜欢的方式(Step 10. )填写(Fill)详细信息。我们将进行设置以在每天重复的下午 12:05 收到通知。
第 11 步。(Step 11. )接下来，是时候添加每天触发的通知操作了。(Notification action)再次按下加号按钮。在下一个屏幕上，点击通知(Notifications) – 就像我们对日期和时间(Date and Time)所做的那样。
和以前一样，您会在屏幕底部的 Dock 中看到该图标。点击(Tap)并将其拖动到右上角(right corner)。
您会看到两个相互指向的箭头，一个来自Date and Time，另一个来自Notifications。这直观地表示在特定时间，流将激活并触发通知。
点击通知图标继续前进并输入详细信息。
第 12 步。(Step 12. )我们对此步骤的唯一选择是在我们的手机上接收推送通知。(push notification)将其添加进去，然后确保您为设备上的应用程序激活了通知。
第 13 步。(Step 13. )确认这些详细信息后，您应该能够看到Flow的最终格式。
导航(Navigate)回主菜单，并确保您的流程包含在列表中。
恭喜，您已经创建了您的第一个 Flow！
这个Flow显然很简单，但是Stringify允许相当多的创造力。如果您正在寻找一些想法，该服务可以满足您的需求。
只需单击主屏幕底部的Starter Flows按钮。(Starter Flows)
下一页有一堆Stringify Flows，您可以直接激活它们，也可以用来想出一些想法来帮助自动化您的日常工作。
如果您正在寻找 Stringify 的替代品，(Stringify) IFTTT是(IFTTT)一项竞争服务，它提供的功能略有不同。IFTTT通常也兼容更多设备，因此您可能会发现使用该工具连接事物更容易一些。
有很多选择，从Stringify 和 IFTTT(Stringify and IFTTT)到更基本的实用程序，如Amazon Alexa 和 Google Home(Amazon Alexa and Google Home)。如果您正在寻找构建您的智能家居，请确保您不要忽视这些触发系统必须提供的功能！享受！
The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Stringify
Smart devices have never been more aсcessible, and the dream of a connected home that anticіpates your whims and makes yoυr lifе convenient is now attainable by nearly everyone.
However, many homeowners will buy smart devices and leave it at that – failing to take advantage of their technology’s true potential. Where smart devices truly shine is when they work together.
Stringify is a conditional trigger system that can connect devices and actions together. You’ll specify a trigger, and then an action that will take place when that event occurs. The service refers to these pairing as Flows, since one action flows into another.
In this guide, we’ll be creating a simple flow with a single trigger and action. However, Stringify flows can create multiple pairings, which allows you to group in a bunch of interactions that can work together to make your life more convenient.
In order to ensure that everyone can follow along, we’re going to be creating a Flow that will send us a notification at a certain time.
Where the app really shines, however, is in its ability to string together multiple smart devices. While we won’t be covering smart device flows, the process for creating a smart device Flow is pretty much the same.
Follow the steps below to create your first Stringify Flow!
Create a Stringify Flow
Step 1. Stringify Flows are handled exclusively through the app, so you’ll need to download the program from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
The Flow creation process should be the same regardless of your operating system, but we’ll be using an iOS device.
Step 2. Next, you’ll want to sign up for a Stringify Account with your email and desired password.
Step 3. A simple verification process will follow, sending a message to your email and prompting to click a link.
If everything goes as planned, you should see a confirmation in your web browser that your account is activated and ready to go.
Step 4. When you first open the app, you’ll be greeted with a basic tutorial that explains how the app works. It’s quite short, so we recommend taking a couple of minutes to swipe through so you better understand the basics.
Step 5. After you’ve finished the tutorial, you’ll be greeted by the main Stringify page. Tap the Flows button at the bottom of the screen to start creating your first Flow.
Step 6. Just like the tutorial when you first signed in, Stringify will give you a quick primer on how flows work.
Step 7. The next screen is where you’ll be putting the flow together. First, name your Flow at the top of the screen.
Then, at the bottom of the screen, hit the Plus icon in order to add your Trigger.
Step 8. Since we’ll be putting together a Flow that will send us a notification at a certain time, we’ll start by tapping Date and Time.
This will stick an icon in the bottom of your Flow screen. Tap and drag it to the top left corner. Stringify makes triggers and actions easy to keep track of, since everything is represented visually. We’ll just stick the different pieces in the correct location so they interact the way we want!
Tap on the icon to move onto the next menu.
Step 9. The next menu gives you a few different options to choose from for the date and time. For this tutorial, we’ll just pick a specific time. However, the Sunset and Sunrise features are pretty cool as they’ll adjust dynamically based on the timing at your specific location.
It’s a great way to do things like automatically turn on the lights when it starts to get dark or open the blinds to let some light in when it’s time to get up in the morning.
Step 10. Fill in the details the way you please. We’ll set things up to get a notification at 12:05 pm that repeats each day.
Step 11. Next, it’s time to add the Notification action that will trigger each day. Once again, press the plus button. On the next screen, tap Notifications – just like we did with Date and Time.
Just as before, you’ll see the icon in the dock at the bottom of your screen. Tap and drag it to the top right corner.
You’ll see two arrows pointing at each other, one from Date and Time and the other from Notifications. This visually represents that at the specific time, the flow will activate and trigger the notification.
Tap the notifications icon to move on and input the details.
Step 12. The only option we have for this step is to receive a push notification on our phone. Add that in, and then make sure you have notifications activated for the app on your device.
Step 13. After confirming those details, you should be able to see the final format of your Flow.
Navigate back to the main menu, and ensure that your flow is included in the list.
Congratulations, you’ve created your first Flow!
This Flow is obviously quite simple, but Stringify allows for quite a bit of creativity. If you’re looking for some ideas, the service has you covered.
Just click the Starter Flows button at the bottom of the main screen.
The next page has a bunch of Stringify Flows that you can either activate directly or use to think up some ideas to help automate your daily routine.
If you’re looking for some alternatives to Stringify, IFTTT is a competing service that offers slightly different features. IFTTT is also generally compatible with more devices, so you may find that it’s a little easier to connect things with that tool.
There are a lot of options out there, from Stringify and IFTTT to more basic utilities like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. If you’re looking to build out your smart home, make sure you don’t neglect the power that these trigger systems have to offer! Enjoy!
