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.
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Amazon Alexa and Telegram can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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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 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 if you don't have one.
Connect Amazon Alexa to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Amazon Alexa account, using Amazon Alexa credentials.
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
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
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Amazon Alexa and Telegram.
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!
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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.
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Send message
This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.
actionbyiftttalbatozapierSend a text message or a reply
Sends a text message or a reply to your Telegram Desktop application.
actionbyintegromatSend photo
This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.
actionbyiftttDownload a file
Downloads a file from the Telegram server.
actionbyintegromatSend a document/image
Sends a document or an image to your Telegram Desktop application.
actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectSend video
This action will send a video to a Telegram chat.
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Apps you need
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.
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