An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Fitbit + Google Calendar
Get calendar reminder to go to bed early if you slept less than targeted time the night before
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Fitbit and Google Calendar
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
Fitbit and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Fitbit
Sleep duration below in Fitbit
This Trigger fires every time you log sleep below the target hours you specify.
Then this action happens in Google Calendar
Create a detailed event in Google Calendar
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Get calendar reminder to go to bed early if you slept less than targeted time the night before.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Fitbit and Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Fitbit to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Fitbit account, using Fitbit credentials.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar 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 Fitbit
Choose the following trigger: Sleep duration below (This Trigger fires every time you log sleep below the target hours you specify.).
Then set up an Action for Google Calendar
Choose this action: Create a detailed event (This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.).
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 Fitbit and Google Calendar.
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 Get calendar reminder to go to bed early if you slept less than targeted time the night before!
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Log your weight
This Action will log a new weight measurement to Fitbit.
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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.
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
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