An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Amazon Alexa + Fitbit
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About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Amazon Alexa and Fitbit
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.
Categories
Amazon Alexa and Fitbit can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Amazon Alexa
Say a specific phrase in Amazon Alexa
This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.
Then this action happens in Fitbit
Log your weight in Fitbit
This Action will log a new weight measurement to Fitbit.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to 160 pound log wehgt.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Amazon Alexa and Fitbit to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Amazon Alexa to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Amazon Alexa account, using Amazon Alexa credentials.
Connect Fitbit to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Fitbit account, using Fitbit credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.
Set up a Trigger action for Amazon Alexa
Choose the following trigger: Say a specific phrase (This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.).
Then set up an Action for Fitbit
Choose this action: Log your weight (This Action will log a new weight measurement to Fitbit.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Amazon Alexa and Fitbit.
Test the workflow and turn it on for production use
Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will 160 pound log wehgt!
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Supported triggers and actions
Say a specific phrase
This trigger fires every time you say "Alexa trigger" + the phrase that you have defined. For instance, if you set "party time" as the phrase, you can say "Alexa trigger party time" to have your lights loop colors.
triggerbyiftttTrigger phrase spoken
Triggers when you ask Alexa to trigger a zap with your trigger phrase. Requires the Zapier skill on an Alexa enabled device.
triggerbyzapierItem added to your to do list
This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your To Do List.
triggerbyiftttYour alarm goes off
This Trigger fires every time your alarm goes off.
triggerbyiftttItem added to your shopping list
This Trigger fires every time you add an item to your Shopping List.
triggerbyiftttYour timer goes off
This Trigger fires every time your timer goes off.
triggerbyifttt
Log your weight
This Action will log a new weight measurement to Fitbit.
actionbyiftttLog activity
Logs an activity.
actionbypabbly-connectAdd favorite activity
Adds a favorite activity.
actionbypabbly-connectGet activity summary by date
Gets an activity summary by date.
actionbypabbly-connectLog water
Creates a log entry for water.
actionbypabbly-connectLog sleep
Creates a log entry for a sleep event.
actionbypabbly-connect
Apps you need
Fitbit produces activity trackers, smart watches, wearable devices that measure number of steps walked, heart rate, quality of sleep, steps climbed, and other fitness & health metrics. The Fitbit mobile app is for people who use Fitbit devices to keep track of their activity goals, food plans, and other fitness related things.
IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.
