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Quickly connect Amazon Alexa to Dropbox with a Zapier template.
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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 "Copy File" in Dropbox.
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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- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
ActionWrite- Space
- Folder PathRequired
- Important Information
ActionWrite
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Space
- FolderRequired
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Try ItTriggerPolling- Space
- File PathRequired
- Important Information
ActionWrite- Space
- FolderRequired
- Folder NameRequired
ActionWrite
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon Alexa + Dropbox 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 Dropbox
How do I connect Amazon Alexa to Dropbox?
To connect Amazon Alexa to Dropbox, we use a third-party service like Zapier to create Zaps, which are automated tasks. First, you'll need to sign in to both your Amazon and Dropbox accounts on Zapier and authorize the integration.
What triggers are available when integrating Alexa with Dropbox?
When integrating Alexa with Dropbox, common triggers include voice commands received by Alexa that can prompt tasks such as creating a new file or uploading data into a specified Dropbox folder.
Can I automatically save voice recordings from Alexa to Dropbox?
Yes, you can set up a Zap where a specific voice command trigger on Alexa saves audio files automatically into your Dropbox account.
Is it possible to have Alexa read files from my Dropbox account?
Currently, direct reading of files from Dropbox by Alexa isn't supported. However, you can create workflows where specific information from a file is retrieved and converted into an audio format that Alexa can access.
What actions can be automated with this integration?
The integration allows automation of actions such as uploading photos or documents from voice-activated prompts via Alexa directly into specified folders on Dropbox.
Do I need technical skills to set up the integration between Amazon Alexa and Dropbox?
No technical skills are required. Our platform provides user-friendly interfaces for setting up Zaps between Amazon Alexa and Dropbox with simple step-by-step guides.
Are there any limitations when using Amazon Alexa with Dropbox?
There are some limitations, such as the types of files that can be processed or stored via voice commands and restrictions on real-time data retrieval due to API constraints.
