Trigger an Alexa Voice Monkey when a specific WhatsApp message is received
10 ready-made InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message and Alexa Voice Monkey Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message can start an automation with "You send a specific WhatsApp message to InOut", and IFTTT can then run "Display image" on Alexa Voice Monkey.-
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Automate InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message and Alexa Voice Monkey from your AI assistant
Ask Claude to create WhatsApp applets that trigger actions when you message InOut, with IFTTT MCP.
Set up IFTTT MCPCreate your own InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message and Alexa Voice Monkey 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.
8 triggers, queries, and actions
You send a specific WhatsApp message to InOut
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 send a specific message to the InOut Bot on WhatsApp. All other messages are ignored.
You send any WhatsApp message to InOut
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 send any message to the InOut Bot on WhatsApp.
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.
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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 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.
Send me 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 WhatsApp message from the InOut Bot to your number.
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.
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.
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.
Send me 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 WhatsApp message from the InOut Bot to your number.
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!
You send a specific WhatsApp message to InOut
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 send a specific message to the InOut Bot on WhatsApp. All other messages are ignored.
You send any WhatsApp message to InOut
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 send any message to the InOut Bot on WhatsApp.
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If
You send a specific WhatsApp message to InOut
Then
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You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the next step!
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How to connect to a InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message automation
Find an automation using InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message
Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message account
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