An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Fitbit + Slack
New sleep log posts to Slack
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Fitbit and Slack
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 Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Fitbit
New sleep logged in Fitbit
This Trigger fires every time your Fitbit logs new sleep.
Then this action happens in Slack
Post to channel in Slack
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to New sleep log posts to Slack.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Fitbit and Slack 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 Slack to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Slack account, using Slack 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: New sleep logged (This Trigger fires every time your Fitbit logs new sleep.).
Then set up an Action for Slack
Choose this action: Post to channel (This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.).
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 Slack.
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 New sleep log posts to Slack!
Supported triggers and actions
New message in channels (instant)
New message in channels (instant)
triggerbypipedreamNew message posted to channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
triggerbyzapierNew saved message
Triggers when you save a message.
triggerbyzapierNew pushed message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
triggerbyzapierNew user
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoNew mention
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
triggerbyzapier
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.
Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.
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.
