Hey Alexa, call my device
How this automation works
Stay alerted the moment an important email lands in your Outlook inbox. This Applet automatically calls your phone and reads a message aloud whenever a new email arrives. Ideal for staying connected to urgent communications even when you can’t check your inbox. Note: Install the IFTTT app on the device(s) where you want to receive calls.
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Create your own VoIP Calls and Microsoft Outlook 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.
4 triggers, queries, and actions
New message received
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new message is received in your Outlook inbox.
Call my device
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 call your device with the IFTTT app installed and speak a message provided by your Applet.
Create a draft message
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 create a draft message in your Outlook account without sending it.
Send a message
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 message from your Outlook account.
Call my device
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 call your device with the IFTTT app installed and speak a message provided by your Applet.
Create a draft message
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 create a draft message in your Outlook account without sending it.
New message received
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger fires every time a new message is received in your Outlook inbox.
Send a message
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 message from your Outlook account.
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About VoIP Calls
Voice over IP (VoIP) delivers phone call messages through the IFTTT app to your device. It’s available internationally and is an excellent alternative to the Phone Call service. All you need is the latest version of the IFTTT app.
Voice over IP (VoIP) delivers phone call messages through the IFTTT app to your device. It’s available internationally and is an excellent alternative to the Phone Call service. All you need is the latest version of the IFTTT app.
About Microsoft Outlook
Streamline your inbox management with Microsoft Outlook, your essential email service for organizing digital communications. Connect your Outlook email to IFTTT to automate message handling, notifications, and follow-ups effortlessly. Gain control over your daily correspondence, ensuring you send, receive, and manage emails with greater efficiency. Empower your email workflow by linking Outlook to other critical services and applications.
Streamline your inbox management with Microsoft Outlook, your essential email service for organizing digital communications. Connect your Outlook email to IFTTT to automate message handling, notifications, and follow-ups effortlessly. Gain control over your daily correspondence, ensuring you send, receive, and manage emails with greater efficiency. Empower your email workflow by linking Outlook to other critical services and applications.