Last updated on February 3, 2018
IFTTT stands for If This Then That. And IFTTT has a number of applets (also known as recipes) for Amazon’s popular voice assistant gadget- Alexa. Using IFTTT app you can increase Alexa’s user experience and get the maximum out of it.
Before getting started, download the free IFTTT App from the Play store on Android or App store on iOS.
Best IFTTT Echo recipes
We have listed out some of the best IFTTT applets exclusively for Alexa users. Check below the Must have IFTTT Applets for Amazon Echo.
1) Save a Google spreadsheet of the songs you listen to on Alexa
Did you lose your playlist while updating your device? Or you are Running out of storage on your iPhone or Android due to last weekend party pics. Just Easily log all songs you have listened to Google spreadsheet automatically from your Alexa with this applet.
The Best IFTTT recipes for Amazon Alexa. A Guest Post By Pro Blogger Pratyaksh Somani via pvariel Share on XTo use this Applet:
To Authorize IFTTT with Alexa, just log in to associated Amazon account and authorize IFTTT to use information.
This will save ensure you never lose your favorite playlist, as Google Docs will take care of them responsibly.
2) Unsilence your phone with Amazon Alexa
Did you miss an important call just because you forget to deactivate silent profile on your phone? Mostly this happens when you return from office or School/college.
By installing IFTTT and enabling this Applet, you can unsilent your android phone using a command on your Amazon Echo. Your phone volume will increase to full and ringing will be audible. This will work only on Android phones.
To use this Applet:
This is by far my favorite IFTTT android recipe, Just set this Applet, as you never know when you can miss an important call on your Android phone. You can change the command using the gear button 
in Applet. You can also turn Off Applet running notification for this applet to avoid annoying notifications in notification center.
3) Tell Alexa to call your phone
Make a call on your phone by using voice command on Amazon Alexa using this IFTTT Applet.
To use this Applet:
This Applet has a limitation. This works currently on in the US. And for the rest of regions, it’s currently unsupported.
By turning on this Applet you may not miss your device under your pillow next time.
4) Add an item to your shopping list, send it to Facebook Messenger
Facebook is used by over 2 billion people around the world! And Facebook Messenger comes free with every Facebook account. You can use Facebook Messenger to save your shopping list.
This Applet will help you in auto-updating your shopping list to Facebook Messenger directly from your Alexa voice command.
Did you lose your playlist while updating? Or are you Running out of storage on your Android or iPhone? No Prob. this App will help you! via pvariel Share on XTo use this Applet:
For authorizing Facebook Messenger, you have to ping “Get Started” and confirm the link in the IFTTT registered email
5) Tell Alexa to start the party and put your lights on a color loop
Put your Philips Hue lights on party mode with this IFTTT applet for Alexa.
Using this Applet, just Say “Alexa, trigger party time” and voila, your Smart home will turn into a party house.
To use this Applet:
This IFTTT Applet works with Philips Hue lights only, designed Officially by Amazon for IFTTT in association with Philips Hue.
We would recommend you to turn Off Applet running notification for this Applet ;)
6) Keep your Alexa To Do List in sync with your iOS Reminders app
This IFTTT Applet will add your new to-do items to your iOS device reminders automatically. All you have to do is to turn On this applet and tell your next to-do to Alexa.
To use this Applet:
TIP: You can tweak this applet as per with some available settings. Click on the Gear icon and add ingredients, change the name of To-Do list created, priority and so on.
7) Change the color of your Hue bulb using Amazon Echo
Many people, including me, change the light colors according to the ambiance and the time of the day. If it’s a couple’s casual house party you may put the white light. But if it’s a bachelor’s cocktail party then you may go with some darker shades. And so on.
To use this Applet:
This IFTTT Applet will save your time and effort to alter Philips hue lights as per the theme. Tell Alexa the color name and the same will change in Philips. You can also use Colour Hex codes for more Light color options.
You can Turn off applet running notifications to avoid daily notification of this activity.
Find more Android Applets on IFTTT for you.
The best part of IFTTT Applets is that they are free and do their job without any impact on your device performance
EDITOR’S NOTE
This is a Guest contribution from renowned Tech blogger and SEO Expert Pratyaksh Somani.
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It’s indeed a great joy to have you on board.
Thanks for sharing this informative piece to the readers of Philipscom.
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I do not currently have Alexa but will keep mind of this article if I choose to get one.
Hi Elise,
I appreciate your valuable time here.
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Hi Elise,
Sure. Do share your experience. I am waiting to hear from you.
You can browse IFTTT Android Applets in the meanwhile.
Philip,
Although Alexa may provide some really useful help, at this point engaging Alexa would just add more stuff to do. When I misplace my phone, I use my home phone to cal it and locate it. When I have left it on silence by mistake, as soon as I realize that I just turn off the silencer.
And I never program songs because I never spend time listening to songs on my phone. The only time I listen to songs is when I drive in my car – which is every day, a lot. My phone is for phone calls and text messages and checking my emails, although there is a big time delay. Once in a while I use Suri, but she often gets confused and doesn’t understand my question.
I find many of these “time savers” to actually lead to spending more time.
Warmly,
Dr. Erica
Hi Erica,
I have 100 % compliance with your thought, it’s not all technology advancements that make you move ahead. But Alexa (and other Voice assistants) can be helpful under some circumstances.
And yes it again also depends on the individual. For some users, iPhone X Augmented Reality is making their business go on the handheld, while for some it’s of no use.
-Prat
Hi Elsie,
Season’s Greetings From Philipscom.:-)
It’s indeed a great joy to see you here again with an insightful feedback. I appreciate your valuable time.
Glad to note that you liked the post.
Keep sharing
Have a blessed weekend.
P V
This is something new for me
There is Amazon Alexa in my office. But I never try these IFTTT applets on my Amazon Alexa. Actually, I’m not aware of this thing, So.
Now I will sure try it using your guide.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Suraj,
Happy to see you here.
Thanks for your precious time.
Glad to know that you read something new.
Please check out and let us know your findings.
Have a wonderful weekend.
PV
Great article. Loved it. Will definitely try out IFTTT applets on alexa.
Good to read more about it thru this informative guest post.
Keep sharing
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