Create commands to control online services & devices

You can create your own commands for your Google Assistant using IFTTT. See services and devices you can control.

IFTTT is a separate company from Google. The name stands for "If this, then that."

For example, if you say:

  • "It's time to wake up," then your automated coffee maker turns on
  • "Tell my friends I'm going sailing," then a status update is posted to your social network

Together, your custom phrase and action is called an Applet. To create an IFTTT Applet or use ones that other people have created, follow the steps below.

Get started

Tip: You can also create and manage your Applets using the IFTTT app.

Browse, create, or edit Applets

Browse other people's Applets

Create an Applet

Step 1: Create a phrase

Create one or more phrases you want to use to trigger an action from your Google Assistant.

Step 2: Create an action

Create the action you want your Google Assistant to complete when you say your phrase.

  1. Tap that.
  2. Search for an action service.
  3. If the service asks you to connect your account, follow the steps.
  4. Choose an action, then fill in the required fields.
  5. Tap Create action.
  6. Review your Applet. To make changes, go to the top left, then tap Back. If you're finished, tap Finish.

Find or edit your Applets

You can make changes to Applets you've created or added to use with your Google Assistant.

Fix an Applet that isn't working

If an Applet isn't working, you likely have an issue with your device settings.

To fix the issue:

  • Repeat your phrase. Speak clearly and naturally.
  • See if you're using one of the phrases you've added to your Applet. If there's only one phrase in your Applet, try adding other ways of saying the same phrase. Follow these steps to find or edit an Applet.
  • If you're using the Google Assistant on a phone, make sure you're signed in with the Google Account you used to create the Applet.
    • To see which account you're signed in to on your phone:
      1. On your Android phone or tablet, say "Hey Google, open Assistant settings."
      2. At the top, you'll find the email address of the account you're signed in to.

Remove IFTTT from your Google Account

  1. Go to your list of apps connected to your Google Account.
  2. If you haven't already, sign in to your account.
  3. Select IFTTT and then Remove.
  4. Repeat for every IFTTT service connected to your account.

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