An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Amazon Alexa + Discord
If your Alexa alarm goes off, then post a message to a Discord channel.
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and Discord
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots 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.
Categories
Amazon Alexa and Discord can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Amazon Alexa
Your Alarm goes off in Amazon Alexa
This Trigger fires every time your alarm goes off.
Then this action happens in Discord
Post a message to a channel in Discord
This action will send a message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If your Alexa alarm goes off, then post a message to a Discord channel..
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and Discord 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 Discord to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Discord account, using Discord 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: Your Alarm goes off (This Trigger fires every time your alarm goes off.).
Then set up an Action for Discord
Choose this action: Post a message to a channel (This action will send a message from the IFTTT Bot to the channel you specify.).
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 Discord.
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 If your Alexa alarm goes off, then post a message to a Discord channel.!
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Apps you need
Discord is the ultimate communication tool for gamers, allowing easy voice, video, and text chat with friends and communities. Whether you belong to a school club, gaming group or art community, Discord has got you covered.
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