Google Assistant
Notion
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Assistant + Notion

Ask Google Assistant to add a new task to Notion

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Notion

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.

Google Assistant and Notion can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Ask Google Assistant to add a new task to Notion
Workflow diagram: Google Assistant + Notion integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Assistant

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 Notion

Notion

Add item to a To-Do list in Notion

This action will add a to-do item to an existing Notion To-Do List template.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Ask Google Assistant to add a new task to Notion.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Notion to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Assistant account, using Google Assistant credentials.

  • Connect Notion to IFTTT.

    Connect Notion to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Notion account, using Notion 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

    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 Notion

    Then set up an Action for Notion

    Choose this action: Add item to a To-Do list (This action will add a to-do item to an existing Notion To-Do List template.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Google Assistant and Notion.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 Ask Google Assistant to add a new task to Notion!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Notion

    New database item

    Triggers when a new item is created in a database.

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  • Notion

    Updated database item

    Triggers when an existing Item's property is updated in a Database.

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    triggerbyautomateiozapier
  • Notion

    New database

    Triggers when a new database is shared with a the Bot that is authed with this Zap

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    triggerbyzapierpipedream
  • Notion

    New page in database

    New page in database

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Notion

    Updated page id

    Updated page id

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    triggerbypipedream
  • Notion

    Updated page in database

    Updated page in database

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    triggerbypipedream
  • Google Assistant

    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.

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    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

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    New pushed voice message

    Triggers when invoked via Google Assistant

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    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Assistant

    Say 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

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    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    Say 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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    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

Google Assistant

Google Assistant

Marketing Automation

AI-powered virtual assistant by Google

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.

Notion

Notion

Task Management

All-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, wikis, and online databases

The ultimate all-in-one workspace for teams. Bring together notes, tasks, wikis, and projects in one place. Customizable and collaborative for increased productivity.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

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.