An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Fitbit + GroupMe
Send text to GroupMe when you hit your steps goal.
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Fitbit and GroupMe
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots 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
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Fitbit
Daily step goal achieved in Fitbit
This Trigger fires every time you achieve your daily step goal.
Then this action happens in GroupMe
Post a message to group in GroupMe
This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send text to GroupMe when you hit your steps goal..
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Fitbit and GroupMe 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 GroupMe to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your GroupMe account, using GroupMe 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: Daily step goal achieved (This Trigger fires every time you achieve your daily step goal.).
Then set up an Action for GroupMe
Choose this action: Post a message to group (This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.).
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 GroupMe.
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 Send text to GroupMe when you hit your steps goal.!
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Supported triggers and actions
Daily activity summary
This Trigger fires every time your Fitbit tracker syncs for the first time today and your previous day's stats are available.
triggerbyiftttNew sleep logged
This Trigger fires every time your Fitbit logs new sleep.
triggerbyiftttNew weight logged
This Trigger fires every time you log your weight in the Fitbit app or with the Aria scale.
triggerbyiftttDaily step goal achieved
This Trigger fires every time you achieve your daily step goal.
triggerbyiftttDaily goal not achieved by __:__
This Trigger fires every time you do not achieve a daily goal you choose at the time you specify. NOTE: Updated on the first Fitbit tracker sync after the time you specify.
triggerbyiftttSleep duration above
This Trigger fires every time you log sleep above the target hours you specify.
triggerbyifttt
Post a message to group
This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.
actionbyiftttCreate a message
Sends a message to a group.
actionbyintegromatAdd a member
Adds a new member to a group.
actionbyintegromatCreate a direct message
Sends a direct message to another user.
actionbyintegromatCreate a group
Creates a new group.
actionbyintegromatDestroy a group
Destroys an existing group.
actionbyintegromat
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.
GroupMe is a free, versatile messaging platform that allows you to easily connect with friends and loved ones. From group chats to one-on-one messaging, it's perfect for staying connected on any type of phone.
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.
