IFTTT (If This Then That) works with Google Home. IFTTT is a popular automation platform that allows you to create custom commands and automate tasks between different devices and services. By connecting IFTTT to your Google Home, you can expand the capabilities of your smart speaker and create personalized commands.
To use IFTTT with Google Home, you need to connect your IFTTT account to your Google Home app. Here are the steps to do it:
1. Open the Google Home app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on the device you want to connect with IFTTT.
3. Tap on the gear icon to access the device settings.
4. Scroll down and select “More settings.”
5. Under the “Services” section, tap on “Voice and video calls.”
6. Tap on “Make IFTTT Applets.”
7. Authenticate your IFTTT account by signing in with your credentials.
8. Once connected, you can start creating Applets to integrate IFTTT with your Google Home.
Applets in IFTTT are the building blocks that allow you to automate tasks and create custom commands for your Google Assistant. You can create Applets to perform a wide range of actions, such as turning on lights, adjusting thermostats, playing music, sending notifications, and much more.
Here’s an example of how you can use IFTTT with Google Home:
Let’s say you have smart lights in your living room, and you want to create a command that turns them on when you say, “Hey Google, movie time.” You can do this by creating an Applet in IFTTT that triggers when you say the phrase “movie time” to your Google Assistant.
To create this Applet, you would:
1. Open the IFTTT app or website.
2. Tap on “Create” to start creating a new Applet.
3. Select Google Assistant as the “if” trigger service.
4. Choose the trigger phrase, in this case, “movie time.”
5. Select the action service, in this case, your smart lights.
6. Choose the action you want to perform, like turning on the lights.
7. Customize any additional settings or conditions for the Applet.
8. Save and activate the Applet.
Once the Applet is created and activated, you can simply say, “Hey Google, movie time,” and your smart lights will turn on.
With IFTTT, the possibilities are nearly endless. You can connect and automate various devices, services, and platforms to create a personalized smart home experience. Whether you want to control your smart appliances, receive notifications, or integrate with other apps and services, IFTTT provides a user-friendly platform to make it happen.
It’s important to note that Google has announced that in September, these services will move to a different platform. When this happens, you’ll need to reconnect IFTTT to the Google Home app and rebuild or re-add your Applets. However, the overall functionality and capabilities of IFTTT with Google Home should remain the same.
IFTTT works seamlessly with Google Home, allowing you to enhance the capabilities of your smart speaker and create custom commands. By connecting IFTTT to your Google Home app and creating Applets, you can automate tasks, control devices, and integrate with various services to create a personalized smart home experience.