An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Amazon Alexa + ClickSend SMS
Send SMS with Amazon Alexa
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and ClickSend SMS
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
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Amazon Alexa and ClickSend SMS can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Amazon Alexa
Say a specific phrase in Amazon Alexa
This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.
Then this action happens in ClickSend SMS
Send SMS in ClickSend SMS
This action will send an SMS message
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send SMS with Amazon Alexa.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Amazon Alexa to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Amazon Alexa account, using Amazon Alexa credentials.
Connect ClickSend SMS to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your ClickSend SMS account, using ClickSend SMS credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Amazon Alexa
Choose the following trigger: Say a specific phrase (This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.).
Then set up an Action for ClickSend SMS
Choose this action: Send SMS (This action will send an SMS message).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Amazon Alexa and ClickSend SMS.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Send SMS with Amazon Alexa!
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actionbyintegromatSimulate a skill
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actionbyintegromatList skills
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actionbyintegromatSay a specific phrase
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Apps you need
ClickSend SMS
A cloud-based service that lets you send and receive SMS, Email, Voice, Fax via API worldwide
ClickSend SMS is a cloud-based business communication software that allows you to send and receive SMS, MMS, voice, email, direct mail, and more worldwide. It is equipped with a global SMS gateway and fast delivery, making business messaging easy. Get access to a full communications suite and receive 24/7 free support.
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