An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Amazon Alexa + GroupMe
Dinner is Ready via Alexa
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and GroupMe
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 GroupMe can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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 GroupMe
Post a message to group in GroupMe
This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Dinner is Ready via Alexa.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and GroupMe 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 GroupMe to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your GroupMe account, using GroupMe 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 GroupMe
Choose this action: Post a message to group (This Action will post a new message to the group 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 GroupMe.
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 Dinner is Ready via Alexa!
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Supported triggers and actions
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.
triggerbyiftttTrigger phrase spoken
Triggers when you ask Alexa to trigger a zap with your trigger phrase. Requires the Zapier skill on an Alexa enabled device.
triggerbyzapierItem added to your to do list
This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your To Do List.
triggerbyiftttYour alarm goes off
This Trigger fires every time your alarm goes off.
triggerbyiftttItem added to your shopping list
This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your Shopping List.
triggerbyiftttYour timer goes off
This Trigger fires every time your timer goes off.
triggerbyifttt
Post a message to group
This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.
actionbyiftttCreate a message
Sends a message to a group.
actionbyintegromatAdd a member
Adds a new member to a group.
actionbyintegromatCreate a direct message
Sends a direct message to another user.
actionbyintegromatCreate a group
Creates a new group.
actionbyintegromatDestroy a group
Destroys an existing group.
actionbyintegromat
Apps you need
GroupMe is a free, versatile messaging platform that allows you to easily connect with friends and loved ones. From group chats to one-on-one messaging, it's perfect for staying connected on any type of phone.
IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.
