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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Trigger Phrase Spoken" from Amazon Alexa.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Item in Feed" in RSS by Zapier.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
- Example
- Trigger Phrase(s)Required
- Additional Prompt Question
Try ItTriggerInstant- Feed URLRequired
- Username
- Password
- What Triggers a New Feed Item?
Try ItTriggerPolling
- Feed URLsRequired
- What Triggers a New Feed Item?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Feed Title
- Max Records
- Item TitleRequired
- Source URLRequired
- ContentRequired
- Automatically Truncate Messages over 10KB?
- Author_name
- Author_email
- Author_link
- Media URL
- Media MIME Type
- Media Length in Bytes
- Pubdate
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon Alexa + RSS by Zapier integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Amazon Alexa and RSS by Zapier
How do I set up a Zap to connect Amazon Alexa with RSS feeds?
To set up a Zap for connecting Amazon Alexa with RSS feeds, first ensure your accounts are connected in Zapier. Then, create a new Zap where the trigger can be set as 'RSS by Zapier' with 'New Item in Feed' as the event. For action, select 'Amazon Alexa' and choose your desired action, such as 'Speak Text'. This will allow Alexa to read new items from the RSS feed.
What triggers can I use from RSS by Zapier when integrating with Amazon Alexa?
When integrating RSS by Zapier with Amazon Alexa, you can use triggers like 'New Item in Feed'. This trigger will activate whenever there is a new post available in the specified RSS feed.
Can I customize what Amazon Alexa says when triggered by an RSS feed update?
Yes, you can customize what Amazon Alexa says through the 'Speak Text' action. When you're setting up this action in your Zap, you can specify custom text or even include dynamic data from the RSS feed entry such as title or description.
Do I need any specific equipment to integrate Amazon Alexa with an RSS feed?
You'll need an Amazon Alexa-enabled device and a computer or smartphone to set up and configure your Zaps on our platform. Everything else is handled through our web interface.
What kind of actions can I configure for Amazon Alexa once an RSS feed is triggered?
After configuring an RSS feed trigger, you can choose actions like 'Speak Text', which causes the connected Alexa device to vocalize specified text when a new item appears in the feed. You could also set reminders or create tasks depending on available actions at that time.
Is it possible to use multiple RSS feeds as triggers for a single Amazon Alexa action?
Yes, you can use multiple Zaps each monitoring different RSS feeds but triggering the same action in Amazon Alexa. However, each separate feed would need its own dedicated Zap for setup.
Does integrating these services require coding knowledge?
No coding knowledge is required to integrate Amazon Alexa with an RSS feed using our services. Our platform provides an intuitive interface that allows users to set up triggers and actions without writing any code.
