IFTTT (If This Then That) is a powerful automation service that connects your apps and devices seamlessly. As experienced IFTTT users, we've explored countless ways it enhances daily life beyond smart home setups. From saving time and money at home to elevating your reading habits, IFTTT delivers real results. Discover how it can transform your Kindle into a smarter e-reader.
If you're new to IFTTT, our Ultimate IFTTT Guide walks you through building applets like a pro. IFTTT is a free web service that automates workflows between services. Master the basics, then apply these proven Kindle integrations we've tested ourselves.
Your Kindle opens endless reading options, but choosing what to read next can feel overwhelming—like drinking from a firehose. The New York Times bestseller list is a trusted go-to. This IFTTT recipe automatically adds top sellers to an Evernote note for easy access.
Select from categories like eBook fiction, nonfiction, manga, political books, and more.
Route alerts to your preferred channel. Pair with our tips on finding unlimited free Kindle content for endless reads.
As covered in our guide to supercharging eBook reading with IFTTT, drop files into a dedicated Dropbox folder, and IFTTT emails them to your Kindle. Supports eBooks, articles, PDFs, and docs—Amazon converts formats automatically.
Essential for reading web articles or documents on the go.
Track deals with the Semantics3 channel. Enter a book's URL and threshold—get notified when prices fall. Example: Alert for Rooms by Lauren Oliver under $5.
Set up per book to save money without constant monitoring.
Goodreads hides handy RSS feeds for automation. Subscribe to a friend's reviews via their profile's RSS link.
Paste into IFTTT's Feed channel for "New Feed Item" triggers: email, notifications, calendar events, or Kindle delivery. See our top book review sites.
Archive your own reviews similarly. For recommendations, use Feed43 on "Good Minds Suggest" for custom RSS—ours posts to Facebook:
IFTTT's NYT channel captures popular articles from sections like Books, tagging them in Pocket.
A second recipe sends #kindle-tagged Pocket items to your Kindle email. (Instapaper works too.)
Gmail filter labels purchase receipts, triggering IFTTT to add reading reminders to Apple Reminders (or Todoist). See our iPhone Reminders tips.
These six recipes make you a Kindle pro, with endless potential as IFTTT expands. Share your favorite IFTTT Kindle hacks in the comments!
