An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Assistant + Telegram
Send messages to a Telegram group via Google Assistant
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Telegram
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.
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Google Assistant and Telegram 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 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 Telegram
Send message in Telegram
This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send messages to a Telegram group via Google Assistant.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Telegram 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 Telegram to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Telegram account, using Telegram 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 Telegram
Choose this action: Send message (This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.).
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 Telegram.
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 Send messages to a Telegram group via Google Assistant!
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Supported triggers and actions
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
Send message
This action will send a text message to a Telegram chat.
actionbyiftttalbatozapierSend a text message or a reply
Sends a text message or a reply to your Telegram Desktop application.
actionbyintegromatSend photo
This action will send a photo to a Telegram chat.
actionbyiftttDownload a file
Downloads a file from the Telegram server.
actionbyintegromatSend a document/image
Sends a document or an image to your Telegram Desktop application.
actionbyintegromatpabbly-connectSend video
This action will send a video to a Telegram chat.
actionbyifttt
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
Telegram is a superfast, cloud-based messaging app that allows users to send and receive multimedia files across end-to-end encrypted service. Its automated software like bots help users get things done with minimal interaction. With more than 500 million active users worldwide, Telegram is simple, fast, secure, and synced across all devices.
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.
