Zoom
Virtual Buttons
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Zoom + Virtual Buttons

If A Zoom meeting started, then Trigger an Alexa Routine Do Not Disturb for 30 min

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Zoom and Virtual Buttons

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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.

Zoom and Virtual Buttons can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Zoom

Zoom

Any scheduled meeting starts in Zoom

This trigger fires when a scheduled meeting starts.

Then this action happens in Virtual Buttons

Virtual Buttons

Push a Virtual Button in Virtual Buttons

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

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If A Zoom meeting started, then Trigger an Alexa Routine Do Not Disturb for 30 min.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Zoom and Virtual Buttons to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Zoom to IFTTT.

    Connect Zoom to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Zoom account, using Zoom credentials.

  • Connect Virtual Buttons to IFTTT.

    Connect Virtual Buttons to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT 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 IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Zoom

    Set up a Trigger action for Zoom

    Choose the following trigger: Any scheduled meeting starts (This trigger fires when a scheduled meeting starts.).

  • Then set up an Action for Virtual Buttons

    Choose this action: Push a Virtual Button (This action will trigger the Alexa Routine attached to your Virtual Button.).

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 Zoom 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 If A Zoom meeting started, then Trigger an Alexa Routine Do Not Disturb for 30 min!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Zoom

    Meeting created (instant)

    Meeting created (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Zoom

    Meeting started (instant)

    Meeting started (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Zoom

    Recording completed (instant)

    Recording completed (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Zoom

    Meeting ended (instant)

    Meeting ended (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Zoom

    Custom events

    Custom events

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Zoom

    New webinar registrant

    Triggers when a new registrant is added to a Webinar.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • 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.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Virtual Buttons

    Push a virtual button

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

    iftttintegromat
    actionbyiftttintegromat

Apps you need

IFTTT

IFTTT

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