Hello everyone, I’m thrilled to share my journey of integrating a custom openHAB cloud with IFTTT. As a newcomer to the openHAB automation scene, I encountered some challenges but managed to overcome them with persistence and the help of online resources. Here’s how I did it, in case it can help others on a similar path.First, I realized that the standard openHAB IFTTT service wouldn’t work with my custom setup. This meant I had to create a new, unpublished service on IFTTT Platforms, much like integrating with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. The process involved several key steps:1. Generating Client ID and Secret: I used Python’s secrets library to generate two secure strings. These would be shared between IFTTT and my custom openHAB cloud for authentication.2. Setting Up a Demo User: To facilitate testing, I created a new registered user on my custom openHAB cloud. This involved tweaking the config.json file to enable registration and setting up dummy credentials.3. Creating Fake Items in MongoDB: To ensure IFTTT tests could modify item states, I inserted sample items into MongoDB. These were based on existing code samples from the openHAB repository.4. Configuring IFTTT Service: On the IFTTT platform, I filled out the service details, ensuring the API URL pointed to my custom openHAB cloud. I also set up OAuth2 authentication with the generated Client ID and Secret.5. Defining Triggers and Actions: I added three triggers (Item state changes, Item state raises above, Item state drops below) and one action (Send a command). Each was configured with specific fields to allow IFTTT to interact with the correct items.6. Testing and Debugging: After setting up, I tested the authentication and API endpoints. While some tests failed initially due to response formatting, the successful authentication and API responses indicated progress.7. Final Configuration: I updated the config.json with the IFTTT service key and restarted the server. Optional steps included setting a test token and ensuring all configurations were saved.Throughout this process, I encountered a few hurdles, such as authentication issues and API response formatting. However, by carefully following each step and leveraging community resources, I managed to get everything working smoothly. The satisfaction of seeing my custom setup integrate seamlessly with IFTTT was immense.I hope this guide helps others navigate the integration process. If you have any questions or run into issues, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to assist! Happy automating! 