Amazon Alexa
Google Drive
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Amazon Alexa + Google Drive

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About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and Google Drive

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.

Amazon Alexa and Google Drive can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

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Workflow diagram: Amazon Alexa + Google Drive integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Amazon Alexa

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 Google Drive

Google Drive

Upload file from URL in Google Drive

This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to [ACC] Restart computer (Google Drive).

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and Google Drive to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Amazon Alexa to IFTTT.

    Connect Amazon Alexa to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Amazon Alexa account, using Amazon Alexa credentials.

  • Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Drive to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive 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

    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 Google Drive

    Then set up an Action for Google Drive

    Choose this action: Upload file from URL (This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Amazon Alexa and Google Drive.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 [ACC] Restart computer (Google Drive)!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Drive

    New file in folder (legacy)

    Triggers when a new file is created within a specific folder (but not its subfolders). Please note for files moved to a folder, this trigger may not work as expected, use the newer version for that use case.

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  • Google Drive

    New file

    Triggers when any new file is added (inside of any folder).

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  • Google Drive

    New file in folder

    Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder

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    triggerbyautomateiozapier
  • Google Drive

    Watch files in a folder

    Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.

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    triggerbyintegromat
  • Google Drive

    Updated file

    Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).

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  • Google Drive

    New file in your folder

    This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.

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  • Amazon Alexa

    Delete a skill

    Deletes an Alexa skill.

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  • Amazon Alexa

    Enable/disable a skill

    Enables or disables an Alexa custom or music skill.

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  • Amazon Alexa

    Make an api call

    Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

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  • Amazon Alexa

    Simulate a skill

    Simulates an Alexa skill.

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  • Amazon Alexa

    List skills

    Retrieves a list of all Alexa skills

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  • Amazon Alexa

    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.

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Apps you need

Google Drive

Google Drive

Cloud Storage

A comprehensive cloud storage solution

Google Drive is a versatile cloud-based platform that lets you store your files, photos, videos, and more safely. You can access them from anywhere and share with others, making collaboration a breeze.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

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.