Amazon Alexa
Telegram
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Amazon Alexa + Telegram

Alexa, trigger dinner is ready

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and Telegram

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 Telegram can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Alexa, trigger dinner is ready
Workflow diagram: Amazon Alexa + Telegram 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 Telegram

Telegram

Send message in Telegram

This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Alexa, trigger dinner is ready.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and Telegram 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 Telegram to IFTTT.

    Connect Telegram to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Telegram account, using Telegram 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 Telegram

    Then set up an Action for Telegram

    Choose this action: Send message (This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.).

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 Telegram.

  • 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 Alexa, trigger dinner is ready!

Supported triggers and actions

  • 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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    triggerbyifttt
  • Amazon Alexa

    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.

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Amazon Alexa

    Item added to your to do list

    This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your To Do List.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Amazon Alexa

    Your alarm goes off

    This Trigger fires every time your alarm goes off.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Amazon Alexa

    Item added to your shopping list

    This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your Shopping List.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Amazon Alexa

    Your timer goes off

    This Trigger fires every time your timer goes off.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Telegram

    Send message

    This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.

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    actionbyiftttalbatozapier
  • Telegram

    Send a text message or a reply

    Sends a text message or a reply to your Telegram Desktop application.

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    actionbyintegromat
  • Telegram

    Send photo

    This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.

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    actionbyifttt
  • Telegram

    Download a file

    Downloads a file from the Telegram server.

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  • Telegram

    Send a document/image

    Sends a document or an image to your Telegram Desktop application.

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    actionbyintegromatpabbly-connect
  • Telegram

    Send video

    This action will send a video to a Telegram chat.

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    actionbyifttt

Apps you need

Telegram

Telegram

Messengers

Cloud-Based Messaging App with Focus on Speed and Security

Telegram is a superfast, cloud-based messaging app that allows users to send and receive multimedia files across end-to-end encrypted service. Its automated software like bots help users get things done with minimal interaction. With more than 500 million active users worldwide, Telegram is simple, fast, secure, and synced across all devices.

IFTTT

IFTTT

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

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