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Make a Woopla phone call when an iOS Shortcut runs

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How this automation works

Trigger an automated phone call using Woopla when your iOS Shortcut automation starts. The Applet calls the specified number and plays your custom text message. This is great for triggering alerts, reminders, or remote control messages directly from Siri Shortcuts. Customize the message to fit your tone.

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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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.
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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 call a phone number to play customizable text. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt
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9 triggers, queries, and actions

Shortcut automation started

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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Trigger call received

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 when we receive your phone call. Enter a 3-digit code to distinguish events. Dial-in numbers at https://woop.la/ifttt

Trigger call with voice message received

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 you leave a voice message on any of our trigger hotlines. We transcribe your message into text. Enter a 3-digit code to distinguish events. Dial-in numbers at https://woop.la/ifttt

History of Trigger calls received

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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 when we receive your phone call. Enter a 3-digit code to distinguish events. Dial-in numbers at https://woop.la/ifttt

History of trigger calls with voice message received

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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 when you leave a voice message on any of our query hotlines.

Call a phone number and play audio

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 call a phone number to play an MP3 audio file. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt

Call a phone number and play text

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 call a phone number to play customizable text. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt

Call me and play audio

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 call your phone number to play an MP3 audio file. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt

Call me and play text

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 call your phone number to play customizable text. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt

Call a phone number and play audio

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 call a phone number to play an MP3 audio file. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt

Call a phone number and play text

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 call a phone number to play customizable text. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt

Call me and play audio

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 call your phone number to play an MP3 audio file. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt

Call me and play text

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 call your phone number to play customizable text. Call rates at https://woop.la/ifttt

History of Trigger calls received

Pro plus icon
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 when we receive your phone call. Enter a 3-digit code to distinguish events. Dial-in numbers at https://woop.la/ifttt

History of trigger calls with voice message received

Pro plus icon
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 when you leave a voice message on any of our query hotlines.

Shortcut automation started

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 an iOS Shortcut automation is started.

Trigger call received

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 when we receive your phone call. Enter a 3-digit code to distinguish events. Dial-in numbers at https://woop.la/ifttt

Trigger call with voice message received

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 you leave a voice message on any of our trigger hotlines. We transcribe your message into text. Enter a 3-digit code to distinguish events. Dial-in numbers at https://woop.la/ifttt

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About woopla phone calls

Trigger events with phone calls or initiate calls when triggers fire. Connect your phone number to woopla's telephony ecosystem now. woopla is a voice application service provider from Germany.

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About iOS Shortcuts

A shortcut provides a quick way to get things done with your apps, with just a tap or by asking Siri. Shortcuts can automate a wide variety of things on your iOS devices. This service requires the IFTTT app for iOS.

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