An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Assistant + Spotify
Add Songs to Spotify Playlist Using Google Assistant
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Spotify
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 Spotify can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Assistant
Say a phrase with a text ingredient in Google Assistant
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
Then this action happens in Spotify
Add track to a playlist in Spotify
This Action will search for a track and add the first result to a playlist you specify.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Add Songs to Spotify Playlist Using Google Assistant.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Spotify 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 Spotify to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Spotify account, using Spotify 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 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).
Then set up an Action for Spotify
Choose this action: Add track to a playlist (This Action will search for a track and add the first result to a playlist you specify.).
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 Spotify.
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 Add Songs to Spotify Playlist Using Google Assistant!
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Triggers when a new playlist is created.
triggerbyzapierpipedreamNew track in playlist
New track in playlist
triggerbypipedreamNew recently played track
This trigger fires every time you have played a new track on Spotify.
triggerbyiftttNew track added to playlist
Triggers when a new track is added to one of your playlists.
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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
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