Voice Monkey is a free Skill that allows you to trigger Alexa Routines from external sources such as IFTTT. It also allows you to make dynamic and custom Text to Speech announcements over your Amazon Echo or other Alexa smart speaker.
This action will display an image on your device with a screen e.g. Echo Show. See docs here
This action will display a video on your device with a screen e.g. Echo Show. See docs here
This action will make an annoucement on your device using the text you supply. See docs here
This action will make an annoucement on your device using any parameters you set. See docs here
The Voice Monkey API provides a bridge between Alexa and Pipedream, enabling you to send custom announcements, notifications, or commands to your Alexa devices. With this API, you can trigger Alexa to speak a custom message or execute routines, leveraging the power of voice interaction in your automated workflows. It's particularly useful for smart home enthusiasts, productivity hackers, and businesses looking to integrate voice notifications into their services.
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
voice_monkey: {
type: "app",
app: "voice_monkey",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
const data = {
"access_token": `${this.voice_monkey.$auth.access_token}`,
"secret_token": `${this.voice_monkey.$auth.secret_token}`,
"monkey": `pipedream-monkey-1`,
}
return await axios($, {
method: "post",
url: `https://api.voicemonkey.io/trigger`,
data,
})
},
})
The Schedule app in Pipedream is a powerful tool that allows you to trigger workflows at regular intervals, ranging from every minute to once a year. This enables the automation of repetitive tasks and the scheduling of actions to occur without manual intervention. By leveraging this API, you can execute code, run integrations, and process data on a reliable schedule, all within Pipedream's serverless environment.