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Call your device when a new file is added to a Google Drive folder

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How this automation works

Get instant voice alerts when new files appear in your selected Google Drive folder. This Applet calls your device with a custom spoken message whenever a non-Google Workspace file is added to the folder. Perfect for staying on top of important document uploads or team updates. Note: Install the IFTTT app on the device(s) where you want to receive calls.

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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 a new non-Google Workspace file is added to the specified Google Drive folder. When enabled, all non-Google Workspace files in the folder are set to viewable by anyone with the link.
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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 your device with the IFTTT app installed and speak a message provided by your Applet.
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Services used in this Applet

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New file from search in your folder

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 every time a new non-Google Workspace file matching your search query is uploaded in a Google Drive folder. When enabled, all non-Google Workspace files in the folder will be set to viewable by anyone with the link.

New file in your folder

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 new non-Google Workspace file is added to the specified Google Drive folder. When enabled, all non-Google Workspace files in the folder are set to viewable by anyone with the link.

New photo in your folder

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 every time a new photo is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. When enabled, both existing and new non-Google Workspace files in the folder will be set to viewable by anyone with the link.

New starred file in folder

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 every time a new non-Google Workspace file is starred in a specified Google Drive folder. When enabled, both existing and new non-Google Workspace files in the folder will be set to viewable by anyone with the link.

New video in your folder

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 every time a new video is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. When enabled, both existing and new non-Google Workspace files in the folder will be set to viewable by anyone with the link.

History of files from search uploaded in your folder

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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 recent files that matches your search query in a Google Drive folder.

History of files starred in folder

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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 recent files starred in a specified Google Drive folder.

History of files uploaded in your folder

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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 recent files added to the Google Drive folder you specify.

History of photos uploaded in your folder

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 recent photos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.

History of videos uploaded in your folder

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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 recent videos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.

Call my device

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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 your device with the IFTTT app installed and speak a message provided by your Applet.

Upload file from URL

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 download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.

Call my device

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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 your device with the IFTTT app installed and speak a message provided by your Applet.

History of files from search uploaded in your folder

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 recent files that matches your search query in a Google Drive folder.

History of files starred in folder

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 recent files starred in a specified Google Drive folder.

History of files uploaded in your folder

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 recent files added to the Google Drive folder you specify.

History of photos uploaded in your folder

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 recent photos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.

History of videos uploaded in your folder

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 recent videos saved in the Google Drive folder you specify.

New file from search in your folder

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 every time a new non-Google Workspace file matching your search query is uploaded in a Google Drive folder. When enabled, all non-Google Workspace files in the folder will be set to viewable by anyone with the link.

New file in your folder

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 new non-Google Workspace file is added to the specified Google Drive folder. When enabled, all non-Google Workspace files in the folder are set to viewable by anyone with the link.

New photo in your folder

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 every time a new photo is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. When enabled, both existing and new non-Google Workspace files in the folder will be set to viewable by anyone with the link.

New starred file in folder

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 every time a new non-Google Workspace file is starred in a specified Google Drive folder. When enabled, both existing and new non-Google Workspace files in the folder will be set to viewable by anyone with the link.

New video in your folder

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 every time a new video is saved in the Google Drive folder you specify. When enabled, both existing and new non-Google Workspace files in the folder will be set to viewable by anyone with the link.

Upload file from URL

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 download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.

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