Run an Alexa routine when you press the button
How this automation works
Start an Alexa routine automatically when a specific WhatsApp message is received. This lets you trigger smart home actions, music, or other Alexa routines by simply sending a chosen message. It’s perfect for hands-free control or quick commands through WhatsApp.
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4 triggers, queries, and actions
You sent a specific WhatsApp message to InOut
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 a specific WhatsApp message is received. The rest of messages are ignored.
You sent any WhatsApp message to InOut
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 a WhatsApp message is received no matter the content.
Send me a message
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 WhatsApp text message to your number.
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.
Send me a message
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 WhatsApp text message to your number.
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.
You sent a specific WhatsApp message to InOut
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 a specific WhatsApp message is received. The rest of messages are ignored.
You sent any WhatsApp message to InOut
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 a WhatsApp message is received no matter the content.
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About InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message
Receive and Send WhatsApp Messages in IFTTT Applets to trigger different actions on your automations or send notifications. You can connect WhatsApp with IFTTT using this service. Learn more here.
Receive and Send WhatsApp Messages in IFTTT Applets to trigger different actions on your automations or send notifications. You can connect WhatsApp with IFTTT using this service. Learn more here.
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.