When a new event on iOS Calendar, make an announcement
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Triggers (If this)
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New event added to any calendar
This trigger fires every time a new event is added to any of your calendars.
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New event added to specific calendar
This trigger fires every time a new event is added to the calendar that you specify.
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New event added from search
This trigger fires every time a new event is added to any of your calendars that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at all of the attributes associated with an event, including title, location, notes, and invitees.

New event added to any calendar
This trigger fires every time a new event is added to any of your calendars.

New event added to specific calendar
This trigger fires every time a new event is added to the calendar that you specify.

New event added from search
This trigger fires every time a new event is added to any of your calendars that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at all of the attributes associated with an event, including title, location, notes, and invitees.
Actions (Then that)
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Trigger Monkey (Routine)
This action will trigger the Monkey you specify including any parameters you set.
Use it to trigger Alexa routines!
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Create a calendar event
This action creates a new event in the calendar you specify.
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Display video
This action will send a video to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Your videos must be in MP4 format, hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
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Display image
This action will send an image to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Images must be hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
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Make announcement
This action will make an announcement on your Alexa/Echo device using the text you supply.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Text can be dynamic e.g. an ingredient from another IFTTT event or applet.

Trigger Monkey (Routine)
This action will trigger the Monkey you specify including any parameters you set.
Use it to trigger Alexa routines!

Create a calendar event
This action creates a new event in the calendar you specify.

Display video
This action will send a video to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Your videos must be in MP4 format, hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.

Display image
This action will send an image to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Images must be hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.

Make announcement
This action will make an announcement on your Alexa/Echo device using the text you supply.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Text can be dynamic e.g. an ingredient from another IFTTT event or applet.
How to connect iOS Calendar and Alexa Voice Monkey
Find or create an Applet
Start by discovering an automation to connect or customizing your own. It's quick and easy.Connect IFTTT to your accounts
Securely connect your iOS Calendar and Alexa Voice Monkey accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
Review your trigger and action settings. Your Applet is ready to go!
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