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Connects Google Forms + Virtual Buttons

Trigger Alexa routines (via virtual buttons) every time there are new Google Forms responses

About this workflow template

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.

Google Forms and Virtual Buttons can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Trigger Alexa routines (via virtual buttons) every time there are new Google Forms responses
Workflow diagram: Google Forms + Virtual Buttons integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Forms

Google Forms

New Response in Spreadsheet 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

Virtual Buttons

Start an Alexa Routine by Pushing a Virtual Button in Virtual Buttons

Pushes a Virtual Button to trigger the Alexa Routine attached to the chosen button.

Google Forms

New Form Response in Google Forms

Triggers when a new form response is received.

How to set up this workflow

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

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Forms and Virtual Buttons to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Forms to Zapier.

    Connect Google Forms to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Google Forms account, using Google Forms credentials.

  • Connect Virtual Buttons to Zapier.

    Connect Virtual Buttons to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Virtual Buttons account, using Virtual Buttons 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 Google Forms

    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

    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

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 Google Forms and Virtual Buttons.

  • 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 Trigger Alexa routines (via virtual buttons) every time there are new Google Forms responses!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Google Forms

    New form response

    Triggers when a new form response is received.

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  • Google Forms

    New response in spreadsheet

    Triggered when a new response row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.

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  • Google Forms

    New or updated form response

    Triggers when a form response is added or modified.

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  • Google Forms

    Watch responses in google sheets

    Watches for new responses in the Google Sheets table.

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  • Google Forms

    New or updated response in spreadsheet

    Triggered when a new response row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.

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  • Google Forms

    New responses worksheet headers

    Triggers when a new header is added to a worksheet in a responses spreadsheet.

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  • Virtual Buttons

    Start an alexa routine by pushing a virtual button

    Pushes a Virtual Button to trigger the Alexa Routine attached to the chosen button.

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  • Virtual Buttons

    Push a virtual button

    This action will trigger the Alexa Routine attached to your Virtual Button.

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Apps you need

Google Forms

Google Forms

Form Builders

Simple surveys and web forms for personal use from Google

Google Forms is a user-friendly tool for gathering data and conducting surveys online. It offers customizable forms, real-time collaboration, and seamless integration with Google Sheets. Create, share, and analyze responses effortlessly.

Zapier

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