An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Flic + Google Sheets
Door Counter
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Flic and Google Sheets
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
Flic and Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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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 Sheets
Update cell in spreadsheet in Google Sheets
This action will update a single cell in the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created if the file doesn't exist.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Door Counter.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Flic and Google Sheets 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 Sheets to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets 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 Sheets
Choose this action: Update cell in spreadsheet (This action will update a single cell in the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created if the file doesn't exist.).
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 Sheets.
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 Door Counter!
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The name of your Flic.
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Apps you need
Google Sheets
Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive
Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.
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