Run an Alexa routine when you press the button
How this automation works
Trigger your Alexa device to perform an action when specific emails arrive in your Zoho Mail inbox. This Applet runs whenever you receive a message that matches your chosen search string and automatically sends a request to Alexa Actions by mkZense to start a routine. Perfect for automating voice announcements or smart home responses based on incoming mail notifications. Customize the message to fit your tone.
If
Trigger ingredients
ReceivedAt
CcAddress
Priority
MessageId
Summary
Subject
MailContent
FromAddress
ToAddress
FolderId
HasAttachment
Then
Action fields
sensor
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6 triggers, queries, and actions
New Mail Received
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 on the reception of a new mail
New mail received with criteria
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 you receive mail that satisfies the trigger fields
Save a draft
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 save a draft
Send an Email
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 send an email in ZohoMail
Send an email to yourself
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 send an email to yourself
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.
New Mail Received
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 on the reception of a new mail
New mail received with criteria
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 you receive mail that satisfies the trigger fields
Save a draft
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 save a draft
Send an Email
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 send an email in ZohoMail
Send an email to yourself
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 send an email to yourself
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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If
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Select an action the automation will perform
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About Alexa Actions by mkZense
Send Actions to your Alexa device from IFTTT. Your Alexa speaker can respond to this action using Alexa routines.
Send Actions to your Alexa device from IFTTT. Your Alexa speaker can respond to this action using Alexa routines.
About Zoho Mail
Zoho Mail is a secure and ad-free custom domain business email solution that helps teams ace business communication and everyday collaboration.
Zoho Mail is a secure and ad-free custom domain business email solution that helps teams ace business communication and everyday collaboration.