Run an Alexa routine when you press the button
How this automation works
Control your Alexa devices automatically when your door opens. This Applet runs when your Nice smart door is detected as open and triggers a selected Alexa routine through Alexa Actions by mkZense. Ideal for welcoming guests or automating lights and sounds with voice-enabled routines.
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5 triggers, queries, and actions
Door is closed
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 when the door is fully closed.
Door is open
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 when the door is fully or partially open.
Close door
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 close the door you specify. If the door is already closed, the door will remain closed.
Open door
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 open the door you specify. If the door is already open, the door will remain open.
sendAlexaActionByMkzense
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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.
Close door
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 close the door you specify. If the door is already closed, the door will remain closed.
Door is closed
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 when the door is fully closed.
Door is open
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 when the door is fully or partially open.
Open door
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 open the door you specify. If the door is already open, the door will remain open.
sendAlexaActionByMkzense
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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.
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About Nice
Nice is the smart way to open, close and monitor your garage door from anywhere in the world.
Nice is the smart way to open, close and monitor your garage door from anywhere in the world.
About Alexa Actions by mkZense
Send Actions to your Alexa device from IFTTT. Your Alexa speaker can respond to this action using Alexa routines.
Send Actions to your Alexa device from IFTTT. Your Alexa speaker can respond to this action using Alexa routines.