Announce with Alexa when MyQ garage door opens
How this automation works
Get notified when outdoor air quality worsens beyond your chosen threshold. This Applet runs when Filtrete™ detects that the outdoor Air Quality Value becomes higher than your selected value, announcing the update through Alexa Voice Monkey. Perfect for monitoring air conditions and protecting your health with timely voice alerts. Customize the message to fit your tone.
If
Trigger ingredients
Timestamp
LocationName
AirQualityValue
ParticleConcentrationTwoPointFive
ParticleConcentrationTen
AirQualityLevel
AirQualityLevelColor
Then
Action fields
monkey
announcement
Services used in this Applet
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Create your own Alexa Voice Monkey and Filtrete™ Smart 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.
17 triggers, queries, and actions
Filtrete barcode air filter life (days remaining) dropped below
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 the days remaining on any of your Filtrete barcode air filters drops below your chosen value.
Filtrete Smart Air Filter life (%) dropped below
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 the remaining life of any of your Filtrete Smart Air Filter drops below your chosen percentage.
Filtrete Smart Air Filter life changed
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 the remaining life (%) of a Filtrete Smart Air Filter changes.
New Filtrete air filter installed
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 whenever an existing air filter is replaced or a new air filter is added using the Filtrete Smart app.
Outdoor Air Quality Level changed
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 the Filtrete™ outdoor Air Quality Scale level changes; for example: from Good to Fair.
Outdoor Air Quality updated
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 updated outdoor air quality information becomes available.
Outdoor Air Quality Value became higher than
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 the Filtrete™ outdoor Air Quality Value becomes higher (i.e. worse) than a chosen value.
Outdoor Air Quality Value became lower than
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 the Filtrete outdoor Air Quality Value becomes lower (i.e. better) than a chosen value.
History of Filtrete air filters installed
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 whenever an existing air filter is replaced or a new air filter is added using the Filtrete Smart app.
History of Filtrete Smart Air Filter life (%) dropped below
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 the remaining life of any of your Filtrete Smart Air Filter drops below your chosen percentage. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
History of Filtrete Smart Air Filter life changed
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 the remaining life (%) of a Filtrete Smart Air Filter changes.
History of when Filtrete barcode air filter life (days remaining) dropped below a threshold
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 the days remaining on any of your Filtrete barcode air filters dropped below your chosen value. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
My monkeys
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 your current Monkeys.
Display image
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 image to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Images must be hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
Display video
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 a video to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Your videos must be in MP4 format, hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
Make announcement
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 make an announcement on your Alexa/Echo device using the text you supply.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Text can be dynamic e.g. an ingredient from another IFTTT event or applet.
Trigger Monkey (Routine)
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 Monkey you specify including any parameters you set.
Use it to trigger Alexa routines!
Display image
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 image to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Images must be hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
Display video
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 a video to your screen enabled Alexa/Echo device.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Your videos must be in MP4 format, hosted on a publicly accessible host with an https URL.
Filtrete barcode air filter life (days remaining) dropped below
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 the days remaining on any of your Filtrete barcode air filters drops below your chosen value.
Filtrete Smart Air Filter life (%) dropped below
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 the remaining life of any of your Filtrete Smart Air Filter drops below your chosen percentage.
Filtrete Smart Air Filter life changed
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 the remaining life (%) of a Filtrete Smart Air Filter changes.
History of Filtrete air filters installed
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 whenever an existing air filter is replaced or a new air filter is added using the Filtrete Smart app.
History of Filtrete Smart Air Filter life (%) dropped below
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 the remaining life of any of your Filtrete Smart Air Filter drops below your chosen percentage. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
History of Filtrete Smart Air Filter life changed
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 the remaining life (%) of a Filtrete Smart Air Filter changes.
History of when Filtrete barcode air filter life (days remaining) dropped below a threshold
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 the days remaining on any of your Filtrete barcode air filters dropped below your chosen value. Note: this query will only return future events after this Applet is created.
Make announcement
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 make an announcement on your Alexa/Echo device using the text you supply.
Ensure you open the Voice Monkey Skill as the final action in your routine.
Text can be dynamic e.g. an ingredient from another IFTTT event or applet.
My monkeys
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 your current Monkeys.
New Filtrete air filter installed
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 whenever an existing air filter is replaced or a new air filter is added using the Filtrete Smart app.
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More on Alexa Voice Monkey and Filtrete™ Smart
About Alexa Voice Monkey
Trigger Alexa Routines and make Text to Speech announcements with Voice Monkey.
Simply enable the Voice Monkey Alexa skill, add a trigger (or monkey) and then use this service to unlock Alexa Routines as an IFTTT Action.
See voicemonkey.io to learn more.
Trigger Alexa Routines and make Text to Speech announcements with Voice Monkey.
Simply enable the Voice Monkey Alexa skill, add a trigger (or monkey) and then use this service to unlock Alexa Routines as an IFTTT Action.
See voicemonkey.io to learn more.
About Filtrete™ Smart
Filtrete Smart helps you better understand and manage your home’s air quality, as well as inform you about the quality of air outdoors. Filtrete™ Smart Air Filters are outfitted with a sensor to track filter life based on air flow and usage—not just time—letting you know when they need to be changed.
Filtrete Smart helps you better understand and manage your home’s air quality, as well as inform you about the quality of air outdoors. Filtrete™ Smart Air Filters are outfitted with a sensor to track filter life based on air flow and usage—not just time—letting you know when they need to be changed.