Create commands to control online services & devices

Important: Changes are coming to how Google Assistant works with  IFTTT. IFTTT is a separate company from Google.

In September, these services will move to a different platform. When this happens, you’ll need to reconnect IFTTT to the Google Home App and rebuild or re-add your Applets. 

You can create your own commands for your Google Assistant with IFTTT. Learn about services and devices you can control.

For example, if you say:

• "Hey Google, activate '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. You can create an IFTTT Applet or use Applets that other people have created.

Step 1: Create a phrase

Create one or more phrases that will trigger an action from your Google Assistant.

1. On your computer, go to IFTTT.com.
2. At the top right, click your username New Applet If This.
3. Search for "Google Assistant v2".
4. Click Google Assistant v2 .
5. Choose a trigger.
6. Complete the trigger fields.
7. Click Create trigger.

Important: To activate an Applet, you need to say “Okay Google, activate,” followed by the trigger phrase for that Applet.

Step 2: Create an action

If an Applet isn’t working, you might have an issue with your device settings.

To fix the issue:

• Repeat your phrase. Speak clearly and naturally.
• Make sure you use one of the phrases you've added to your Applet. If it still doesn't work, try to add a different phrase to trigger the applet. Learn how to find or edit an Applet.

1. Open the Google Home App .
2. At the top left, tap  Set up a device   Works with Google.
3. Under Linked devices, tap IFTTT  tap Unlink account.