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Trigger an Alexa Routine when a FollowUp.cc reminder is due

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How this automation works

Automate your Alexa routines seamlessly whenever a reminder from FollowUp.cc becomes due. When a scheduled reminder triggers, the connected Virtual Button will press automatically to start its linked Alexa Routine. Perfect for staying on top of important tasks, reminders, and smart home automations hands-free.

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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.
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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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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

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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

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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

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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

Pro plus icon
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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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.

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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.

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