Virtual Buttons
Trigger Alexa Routines with Virtual Buttons
Virtual Buttons is a service that creates virtual smart home devices for triggering Alexa Routines. It combines an Alexa Smart Home skill with a REST API, enabling routines to be activated from external sources such as IFTTT, Zapier, an ESP8266, or a direct REST API call. This allows automation based on events like incoming tweets, weather alerts, server errors, or physical buttons connected to devices like a Raspberry Pi.
The service is intended for users comfortable with home automation, IFTTT, REST APIs, and creating Alexa Routines. Virtual Buttons is accessed through a Patreon page, where users can join for free or become a member. A note on the page states that a membership level is not required to use Virtual Buttons.
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