When a backup is started, use VoiceMonkey to announce that on Alexa devices
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Other popular Alexa Voice Monkey workflows and automations
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- If Garage Door is closed, then trigger the Monkey 'Garage Door Closed'
1 - Alexa warn me when it's open
1 - Trigger an Alexa Routine when an iOS Reminder is Completed
- If Last member exits an area, then trigger the Monkey 'James Leaves Monkey'
- If Tomorrow’s low drops below 40°F, then make announcement using Monkey 'Alexa'1
- If New SMS received from Countdown Supermarket make announcement using Alexa1
- Fasting time announcement on Alexa
- If Garage Door is opened, then trigger the Monkey 'Garage Door Open'5
Useful Alexa Voice Monkey and WattTime integrations
Actions (Then that)
Trigger Monkey (Routine)This action will trigger the Monkey you specify including any parameters you set. Use it to trigger Alexa routines!- Display videoThis 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.
- Display imageThis 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.
- Make announcementThis 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.
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