An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Assistant + Google Tasks
Smart Assistant
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Google Tasks
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
Google Assistant and Google Tasks can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Assistant
Say a simple phrase in Google Assistant
This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase you choose. For example, say “Ok Google, I’m running late” to text a family member that you’re on your way home.
Then this action happens in Google Tasks
Add task to a list in Google Tasks
This action will add a task to the given task list.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Smart Assistant.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Google Tasks to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Assistant account, using Google Assistant credentials.
Connect Google Tasks to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Tasks account, using Google Tasks 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 Google Assistant
Choose the following trigger: Say a simple phrase (This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase you choose. For example, say “Ok Google, I’m running late” to text a family member that you’re on your way home.).
Then set up an Action for Google Tasks
Choose this action: Add task to a list (This action will add a task to the given task list.).
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 Google Assistant and Google Tasks.
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 Smart Assistant!
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triggerbyzapieralbatoNew task added
This trigger fires when a task is added to a list.
triggerbyiftttWatch tasks
Triggers when a new event occurs in a specified task list.
triggerbyintegromatNew task list
Triggers when a new task list is created.
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectA task is completed
This trigger fires when a task is completed.
triggerbyifttt
Say a simple phrase
This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase you choose. For example, say “Ok Google, I’m running late” to text a family member that you’re on your way home.
triggerbyiftttSay a phrase with a text ingredient
This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Post a tweet saying ‘New high score.’” **Use the $ symbol to specify where you'll say the text ingredient
triggerbyiftttNew pushed voice message
Triggers when invoked via Google Assistant
triggerbyzapierSay a phrase with a number
This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Set Nest thermostat to 68.” **Use the # symbol to specify where you'll say the number ingredient
triggerbyiftttSay a phrase with both a number and a text ingredient
This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Block time for ‘exercise’ at 6 PM.” **Use the # symbol to specify where you'll say the number ingredient and $ where you'll say the text ingredient
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Apps you need
Meet your Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It's your own personal Google, always ready to help whenever you need it. Create custom voice commands for your Google Assistant. Available on Android, iOS and Google Home devices.
Google Assistant alternatives
Manage your tasks easily with Google Tasks. Stay on top of your to-do list, track deadlines, and access your tasks from any device with this seamless, cross-platform app.
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.
