This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Forms and Virtual Buttons
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.
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Google Forms and Virtual Buttons can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Google Forms
Triggered when a new response row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.
Then these actions happen in Google Forms and Google Forms
Pushes a Virtual Button to trigger the Alexa Routine attached to the chosen button.
Triggers when a new form response is received.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Trigger Alexa routines (via virtual buttons) every time there are new Google Forms responses.
Part I
First, we need to connect Google Forms and Virtual Buttons to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Forms to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Forms account, using Google Forms credentials.
Connect Virtual Buttons to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Virtual Buttons account, using Virtual Buttons credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Forms
Choose the following trigger: New Response in Spreadsheet (Triggered when a new response row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.).
Then set up an Action for Virtual Buttons
Choose this action: Start an Alexa Routine by Pushing a Virtual Button (Pushes a Virtual Button to trigger the Alexa Routine attached to the chosen button.).
Then set up another Action for Google Forms
Choose this action: New Form Response (Triggers when a new form response is received.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Forms and Virtual Buttons.
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 Trigger Alexa routines (via virtual buttons) every time there are new Google Forms responses!
Triggers when a new form response is received.
Triggered when a new response row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.
Triggers when a form response is added or modified.
Watches for new responses in the Google Sheets table.
Triggered when a new response row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.
Triggers when a new header is added to a worksheet in a responses spreadsheet.
Pushes a Virtual Button to trigger the Alexa Routine attached to the chosen button.
This action will trigger the Alexa Routine attached to your Virtual Button.
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