Trigger Alexa Routine when Sense detects washer turned off
1 ready-made Sense Energy Monitor and Virtual Buttons Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Sense Energy Monitor can start an automation with "Device turned On/Off", and IFTTT can then run "Push a Virtual Button" on Virtual Buttons.
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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.
3 triggers, queries, and actions
Device turned On/Off
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 device in your house turns on or off.
History of device turned On/Off
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 device in your house turns on or off.
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.
Device turned On/Off
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 device in your house turns on or off.
History of device turned On/Off
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 device in your house turns on or off.
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.
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Device turned On/Off
Then
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Push a Virtual Button
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About Sense Energy Monitor
Sense Energy Monitor and IFTTT let you monitor which appliances and devices are turning on and off, then trigger automations based on your home's energy activity.
About Virtual Buttons
Virtual Buttons and IFTTT let you trigger Alexa Routines from anywhere by pushing a virtual button.