To integrate Alexa with your calendar reminders using IFTTT, you would typically follow these steps. However, note that Amazon Alexa's official integration with IFTTT has been discontinued, so some traditional methods might not work as expected. Here's how you can still achieve similar functionality:
Step 1: Create an IFTTT Account
1. Sign Up for IFTTT: Go to the IFTTT website and create an account if you don't already have one.2. Connect Google Calendar: Search for Google Calendar in the IFTTT services and connect it by following the prompts to grant access to your Google account.
Step 2: Find Alternative Triggers for Alexa
Since the direct Alexa integration is no longer supported, you'll need to use alternative triggers. One option is using the Note Widget as a trigger, which can mimic some Alexa list functionalities:- Navigate to your My Applets page.
- Select the Applet you want to update.
- Press Settings, then delete the Alexa trigger and add the Note Widget service.
- Use the "Any new note" trigger.
Step 3: Create an Applet
1. Create a New Applet: Click on "Applets" and then "New Applet."2. Set Up the Trigger: Choose the trigger you've set up, such as the Note Widget.
3. Set Up the Action: In the "Then That" section, select Google Calendar as the action service. Choose "Quick add event" or "Create a detailed event" to add reminders to your calendar.
Step 4: Test and Publish
1. Test Your Applet: Before publishing, ensure that the trigger and action work as expected by testing them.2. Publish Your Applet: Once satisfied, click "Finish" to publish your Applet.
Alternative Methods
If you need more direct control over Alexa reminders, consider using Alexa's API with tools like Scriptable, as mentioned in some forums, to access and manipulate Alexa lists programmatically[2].Using Voice Monkey for Alexa Routines
Another option is using the Alexa Voice Monkey skill, which allows triggering Alexa routines through IFTTT:1. Enable the Voice Monkey Alexa skill.
2. Create an Applet with a trigger (e.g., from Google Calendar).
3. Use the "Trigger Monkey (Routine)" action to trigger an Alexa routine[9][11].
These methods allow you to maintain some level of integration between Alexa and your calendar reminders despite the discontinued direct support.
Citations:[1] https://stackreaction.com/amazon-alexa/automations/45632-automatically-sync-your-amazon-alexa-to-do-list-with-your-google-calendar-using-ifttt
[2] https://talk.automators.fm/t/alexa-reminders-to-reminders-app-access/16788
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPqVbURP_v8
[4] https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/connect-everything-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-alexa-with-ifttt
[5] https://ifttt.com/connect/google_calendar/virtualbuttons
[6] https://www.sitepoint.com/how-to-empower-the-amazon-echo-with-ifttt/
[7] https://ifttt.com/connect/AlexaActionsByMkzense/google_calendar
[8] https://help.ifttt.com/hc/en-us/articles/33066244533659-How-to-connect-IFTTT-to-Alexa
[9] https://ifttt.com/connect/google_calendar/voicemonkey
[10] https://ifttt.com/explore/amazon-alexa-alternatives
[11] https://ifttt.com/connect/ios_calendar/voicemonkey