Trigger an Alexa Routine when a FollowUp.cc reminder is due
1 ready-made FollowUp.cc and Virtual Buttons Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. FollowUp.cc can start an automation with "New reminder scheduled", and IFTTT can then run "Push a Virtual Button" on Virtual Buttons.
Automate FollowUp.cc and Virtual Buttons from your AI assistant
Ask Claude to schedule email reminders with FollowUp.cc using IFTTT MCP.
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Create your own FollowUp.cc and Virtual Buttons workflow
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6 triggers, queries, and actions
New reminder scheduled
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 you schedule a new reminder.
Reminder due
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 reminder is due.
History of reminder is due
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 a reminder was due.
History of reminders scheduled
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 every time you schedule a new reminder.
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.
Schedule a reminder
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 schedules a new reminder to your FollowUp.cc calendar.
History of reminder is due
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 a reminder was due.
History of reminders scheduled
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 every time you schedule a new reminder.
New reminder scheduled
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 you schedule a new reminder.
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.
Reminder due
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 reminder is due.
Schedule a reminder
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 schedules a new reminder to your FollowUp.cc calendar.
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New reminder scheduled
Reminder due
Then
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Push a Virtual Button
Schedule a reminder
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
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About FollowUp.cc
FollowUp.cc is a timed email reminder system that gives users the ability to create reminders via email through formatted email addresses in the TO, CC and BCC fields. Allows users to set time based email reminders for individuals or from groups for single or recurring events.
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.