An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Assistant + Google Drive
[ACC] Shut down computer (Google Drive)
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Google Drive
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 Drive can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
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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 Google Drive
Upload file from URL in Google Drive
This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to [ACC] Shut down computer (Google Drive).
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Google Drive 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 Drive to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Drive account, using Google Drive 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 Drive
Choose this action: Upload file from URL (This action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Google Drive at the path you specify. NOTE: 100 MB file size limit.).
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 Drive.
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 [ACC] Shut down computer (Google Drive)!
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triggerbyzapierNew file
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triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew file in folder
Triggers when there is a new file in a specific folder
triggerbyautomateiozapierWatch files in a folder
Triggers when a file is created or modified in a selected folder.
triggerbyintegromatUpdated file
Triggers when a file is updated in a specific folder (but not its subfolders).
triggerbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectNew file in your folder
This trigger fires every time a new file is added to the Google Drive folder you specify. Note: Does not work for Google Docs, Forms, or Sheets files.
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
triggerbyifttt
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
Google Drive is a versatile cloud-based platform that lets you store your files, photos, videos, and more safely. You can access them from anywhere and share with others, making collaboration a breeze.
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.
