--- title: Virtual Buttons slug: virtual-buttons description: How to integrate Virtual Buttons with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_virtual-buttons.png createdAt: 2025-12-19T19:30:53.188Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/virtual-buttons.png" alt="Virtual Buttons logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | VirtualButtons on Patreon offers digital button packs for streamers and creators to trigger sound effects or actions. Integrating with Make.com enables users to automate sound triggers or alerts in response to events across their streaming or creative workflows. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Virtual Buttons documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Virtual Buttons](https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042749811-How-to-contact-Patreon-Product-Support) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Virtual Buttons app in Make, you must have an active Patreon account and a Creator or Developer API client, [create your account on Virtual Buttons](https://www.patreon.com/VirtualButtons). For subscription, refer to the [Virtual Buttons pricing page](https://www.patreon.com/VirtualButtons). # Connect Virtual Buttons and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Virtual Buttons and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your Basic in your Virtual Buttons account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your Basic in your Virtual Buttons account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **Basic** in your Virtual Buttons account. To obtain your **Basic **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to your** email inbox** associated with your** Patreon account**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Locate the email containing your** access code** sent after you linked the** Virtual Buttons skill** to your** Patreon account**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** provided in the email. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-use-your-31398272) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Virtual Buttons module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Virtual Buttons account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Virtual Buttons modules After connecting to the Virtual Buttons app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Push a Virtual Button Activates a selected Virtual Button to initiate the specific Alexa Routine linked to that button. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Virtual Buttons resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Virtual Buttons topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Virtual%20Buttons) - [Virtual Buttons website](https://www.patreon.com/VirtualButtons) - [Virtual Buttons API documentation](https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-use-your-31398272) - [Virtual Buttons page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/virtual-buttons) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::