Fitbit
Slack
ifttt

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.

Fitbit and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Fitbit

Fitbit

New sleep logged in Fitbit

This Trigger fires every time your Fitbit logs new sleep.

Then this action happens in Slack

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.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Fitbit to IFTTT.

    Connect Fitbit to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Fitbit account, using Fitbit credentials.

  • Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    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

    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

    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

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Fitbit and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

    zapierpabbly-connectalbato
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Slack

    New mention

    Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Fitbit

    Log your weight

    This Action will log a new weight measurement to Fitbit.

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Fitbit

    Log activity

    Logs an activity.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect
  • Fitbit

    Add favorite activity

    Adds a favorite activity.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect
  • Fitbit

    Get activity summary by date

    Gets an activity summary by date.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect
  • Fitbit

    Log water

    Creates a log entry for water.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect
  • Fitbit

    Log sleep

    Creates a log entry for a sleep event.

    pabbly-connect
    actionbypabbly-connect

Apps you need

Fitbit

Fitbit

Fitness Tracking App

A fitness tracker app to keep track of activity, sleep and nutrition

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

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

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

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

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.