Announce with Alexa when MyQ garage door opens
How this automation works
Get instant voice alerts when your laundry is done. This Applet runs 30 minutes after your GE Appliances Dryer finishes its cycle and makes an announcement through your Alexa device using Voice Monkey. Perfect for busy households so you never forget to unload your dryer.
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DateAndTime
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monkey
announcement
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11 triggers, queries, and actions
Cycle ends in 10 minutes
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires 10 minutes before the dryer cycle is over.
End of cycle
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time your GE Dryer finishes a cycle.
End of cycle alarm
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires 30 minutes after the end of a dryer cycle.
History of Cycle completed
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of times when your GE Dryer finished a cycle.
History of end of cycle alarm
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of 30 minutes after the end of a dryer cycle.
My monkeys
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of your current Monkeys.
Display image
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send an image to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Images must be hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
Display video
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a video to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Your videos must be in MP4 format, hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
Extend tumble
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will tell your dryer to utilize extended tumble for the current running cycle. If the cycle is not running, this Action will have no effect.
Make announcement
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will make an announcement on your Alexa/Echo device using the text you supply.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Text can be dynamic e.g. an ingredient from another IFTTT event or applet.
Trigger Monkey (Routine)
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will trigger the Monkey you specify including any parameters you set.
Use it to trigger Alexa routines!
Cycle ends in 10 minutes
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires 10 minutes before the dryer cycle is over.
Display image
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send an image to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Images must be hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
Display video
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a video to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Your videos must be in MP4 format, hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
End of cycle
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time your GE Dryer finishes a cycle.
End of cycle alarm
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This Trigger fires 30 minutes after the end of a dryer cycle.
Extend tumble
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will tell your dryer to utilize extended tumble for the current running cycle. If the cycle is not running, this Action will have no effect.
History of Cycle completed
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of times when your GE Dryer finished a cycle.
History of end of cycle alarm
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of 30 minutes after the end of a dryer cycle.
Make announcement
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will make an announcement on your Alexa/Echo device using the text you supply.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Text can be dynamic e.g. an ingredient from another IFTTT event or applet.
My monkeys
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of your current Monkeys.
Trigger Monkey (Routine)
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will trigger the Monkey you specify including any parameters you set.
Use it to trigger Alexa routines!
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More on Alexa Voice Monkey and GE Appliances Dryer
About Alexa Voice Monkey
Trigger Alexa Routines and make Text to Speech announcements with Voice Monkey.
Simply enable the Voice Monkey Alexa skill, add a trigger (or monkey) and then use this service to unlock Alexa Routines as an IFTTT Action.
See voicemonkey.io to learn more.
Trigger Alexa Routines and make Text to Speech announcements with Voice Monkey.
Simply enable the Voice Monkey Alexa skill, add a trigger (or monkey) and then use this service to unlock Alexa Routines as an IFTTT Action.
See voicemonkey.io to learn more.
About GE Appliances Dryer
Let your dryer communicate with you, no matter where you are. WiFi-enabled Dryers from GE Appliances can respond to your activities and send alerts to your devices.
Let your dryer communicate with you, no matter where you are. WiFi-enabled Dryers from GE Appliances can respond to your activities and send alerts to your devices.