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iOS Shortcuts to Virtual Buttons integrations

When you run an iOS Shortcut, IFTTT can press a Virtual Button to trigger an Alexa Routine. Set up a shortcut on your iPhone, and it instantly kicks off whatever Alexa automation you've configured.
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Create your own iOS Shortcuts 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.

2 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.

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.

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.

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.

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How to connect to a iOS Shortcuts automation

Find an Applet using iOS Shortcuts and Virtual Buttons

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About Virtual Buttons

Virtual Buttons and IFTTT let you trigger Alexa Routines from anywhere by pushing a virtual button.
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