An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Amazon Alexa + Google Sheets
Amazon Alexa Shopping list to Google spreadsheet
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and Google Sheets
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 Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Amazon Alexa
Item added to your Shopping List in Amazon Alexa
This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your Shopping List.
Then this action happens in Google Sheets
Add row to spreadsheet in Google Sheets
This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Amazon Alexa Shopping list to Google spreadsheet.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and Google Sheets 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 Google Sheets to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets 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: Item added to your Shopping List (This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your Shopping List.).
Then set up an Action for Google Sheets
Choose this action: Add row to spreadsheet (This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.).
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 Google Sheets.
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 Amazon Alexa Shopping list to Google spreadsheet!
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Apps you need
Google Sheets
Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive
Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.
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