An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Assistant + Gmail
Tell Google Assistant to trigger an emergency email blast
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Gmail
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
Google Assistant and Gmail can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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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 Gmail
Send an email in Gmail
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Tell Google Assistant to trigger an emergency email blast.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Gmail 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 Gmail to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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 Gmail
Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).
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 Gmail.
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 Tell Google Assistant to trigger an emergency email blast!
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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.
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