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Run Alexa routine when a Google Tasks item is completed

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How this automation works

Automate your Alexa routines based on your task progress. This Applet runs a chosen Alexa routine when a Google Tasks item is marked as complete. It's perfect for syncing your daily workflow or automating reminders across devices.

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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 when a task is completed.
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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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.
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Services used in this Applet

Create your own Alexa Actions by mkZense and Google Tasks 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.

6 triggers, queries, and actions

A task is completed

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 a task is completed.

New task added

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 a task is added to a list.

List all task lists

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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 all your task lists.

List all tasks in a list

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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 all the tasks in a given task list.

Add task to a list

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 add a task to the given task list.

sendAlexaActionByMkzense

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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.

A task is completed

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 a task is completed.

Add task to a list

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 add a task to the given task list.

List all task lists

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 all your task lists.

List all tasks in a list

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 all the tasks in a given task list.

New task added

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 a task is added to a list.

sendAlexaActionByMkzense

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 service from mkZense will send an action to run a routine on your Alexa device. Use it to add Voice to your Applet.

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Get more done with Google Tasks. Keep track of your daily tasks, organize multiple lists, and track important deadlines with Google Tasks. Tasks synchronizes across all your devices, so your lists and tasks go with you, wherever you are.

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