Fitbit
GroupMe
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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.

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Fitbit

Fitbit

Daily step goal achieved in Fitbit

This Trigger fires every time you achieve your daily step goal.

Then this action happens in GroupMe

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.

    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 GroupMe to IFTTT.

    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

    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

    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

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Fitbit and GroupMe.

  • 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 Send text to GroupMe when you hit your steps goal.!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Fitbit

    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.

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  • Fitbit

    New sleep logged

    This Trigger fires every time your Fitbit logs new sleep.

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  • Fitbit

    New weight logged

    This Trigger fires every time you log your weight in the Fitbit app or with the Aria scale.

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  • Fitbit

    Daily step goal achieved

    This Trigger fires every time you achieve your daily step goal.

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  • Fitbit

    Daily 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.

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  • Fitbit

    Sleep duration above

    This Trigger fires every time you log sleep above the target hours you specify.

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  • GroupMe

    Post a message to group

    This Action will post a new message to the group you specify.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a message

    Sends a message to a group.

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  • GroupMe

    Add a member

    Adds a new member to a group.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a direct message

    Sends a direct message to another user.

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  • GroupMe

    Create a group

    Creates a new group.

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  • GroupMe

    Destroy a group

    Destroys an existing group.

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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.

GroupMe

GroupMe

Team Chat

A Mobile App for Group Chatting

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

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.