An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Assistant + Pushover
Google Assistant to Control4
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Pushover
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 Pushover 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 Pushover
Send a Pushover notification in Pushover
This Action will generate a Pushover notification to your subscribed devices
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Google Assistant to Control4.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Pushover 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 Pushover to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Pushover account, using Pushover 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 Pushover
Choose this action: Send a Pushover notification (This Action will generate a Pushover notification to your subscribed devices).
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 Pushover.
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 Google Assistant to Control4!
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Notification sound is listed
triggerbyintegratelySend a pushover notification
This Action will generate a Pushover notification to your subscribed devices
actionbyiftttzapierintegratelyPush notification
Send a Pushover notification
actionbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectpipedreamEmergency push notification
Send an emergency Pushover notification
actionbyzapierautomateiopabbly-connectpipedreamSend a message
Sends the written message to your pushover devices.
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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
Pushover is an instant push notification service that enables real-time notifications on Android, iPhone, iPad, and Desktop (Android Wear and Apple Watch too). Its cloud-based solution allows businesses to receive multiple push notifications from websites, devices, and applications.
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.
