Run a TRIGGERcmd command with a Button press
How this automation works
Automate your Alexa routines using specific TRIGGERcmd commands. This Applet runs when you trigger a chosen command from TRIGGERcmd and virtually presses an Alexa-compatible Virtual Button. Perfect for creating seamless connections between your PC commands and Alexa Smart Home automation.
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Trigger ingredients
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Action fields
virtual_button
Services used in this Applet
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Create your own TRIGGERcmd and Virtual Buttons workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
4 triggers, queries, and actions
Any command
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 any command runs
Specific command
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 files when a command you choose is triggered.
Push a Virtual Button
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 Alexa Routine attached to your Virtual Button.
Trigger Command
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 run a command on your computer.
Any command
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 any command runs
Push a Virtual Button
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 Alexa Routine attached to your Virtual Button.
Specific command
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 files when a command you choose is triggered.
Trigger Command
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 run a command on your computer.
Build an automation in seconds!
If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
More on TRIGGERcmd and Virtual Buttons
About TRIGGERcmd
Run commands on your computers remotely
- Go to triggercmd.com and create an account
- Install an agent on your Windows, Mac, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computer
- Setup commands you want to run on the computer
Trigger your commands via IFTTT
Run commands on your computers remotely
- Go to triggercmd.com and create an account
- Install an agent on your Windows, Mac, Linux, or Raspberry Pi computer
- Setup commands you want to run on the computer
Trigger your commands via IFTTT
About Virtual Buttons
Trigger Alexa Routines with Virtual Buttons. Simply enable the Virtual Buttons Alexa skill and then use this service to unlock Alexa Routines as an IFTTT Action. To connect with this service, you must log in using a Patreon account. See www.virtualbuttons.com to learn more.
Trigger Alexa Routines with Virtual Buttons. Simply enable the Virtual Buttons Alexa skill and then use this service to unlock Alexa Routines as an IFTTT Action. To connect with this service, you must log in using a Patreon account. See www.virtualbuttons.com to learn more.