An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Flic + Google Calendar
Block off the next hour as "Do Not Disturb"
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Flic and Google Calendar
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.
Flic and Google Calendar can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Flic
Flic is clicked in Flic
This Trigger fires every time you click the selected Flic.
Then this action happens in Google Calendar
Quick add event in Google Calendar
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Block off the next hour as "Do Not Disturb".
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Flic and Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Flic to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Flic account, using Flic 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 Flic
Choose the following trigger: Flic is clicked (This Trigger fires every time you click the selected Flic.).
Then set up an Action for Google Calendar
Choose this action: Quick add event (This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.).
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 Flic 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 Block off the next hour as "Do Not Disturb"!
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Supported triggers and actions
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Triggers when an event is created.
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Triggers a specified time before an event starts.
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Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyiftttEvent from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
triggerbyiftttNew event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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Flic is clicked
This Trigger fires every time you click the selected Flic.
triggerbyiftttNew flic press
Triggers when a Flic is pressed.
triggerbyzapierA flic with a tag is clicked
You can create tags and give them to your Flics, so multiple Flics can be used with a single Recipe.
triggerbyiftttFlic name
The name of your Flic.
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Apps you need
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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