An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Amazon Alexa + Google Calendar
Add events to Google Calendar from Alexa voice commands
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and Google Calendar
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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.
Categories
Amazon Alexa and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Amazon Alexa
Trigger Phrase Spoken in Amazon Alexa
Triggers when you ask Alexa to trigger a zap with your trigger phrase. Requires the Zapier skill on an Alexa enabled device.
Then this action happens in Google Calendar
Quick Add Event in Google Calendar
Create an event from a piece of text. Google parses the text for date, time, and description info.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add events to Google Calendar from Alexa voice commands.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and Google Calendar to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Amazon Alexa to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Amazon Alexa account, using Amazon Alexa credentials.
Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Amazon Alexa
Choose the following trigger: Trigger Phrase Spoken (Triggers when you ask Alexa to trigger a zap with your trigger phrase. Requires the Zapier skill on an Alexa enabled device.).
Then set up an Action for Google Calendar
Choose this action: Quick Add Event (Create an event from a piece of text. Google parses the text for date, time, and description info.).
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 Calendar.
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 Add events to Google Calendar from Alexa voice commands!
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Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
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Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyiftttEvent from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
triggerbyiftttNew event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyifttt
Delete a skill
Deletes an Alexa skill.
actionbyintegromatEnable/disable a skill
Enables or disables an Alexa custom or music skill.
actionbyintegromatMake an api call
Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.
actionbyintegromatSimulate a skill
Simulates an Alexa skill.
actionbyintegromatList skills
Retrieves a list of all Alexa skills
actionbyintegromatSay 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.
triggerbyifttt
Apps you need
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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