An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Assistant + Microsoft To Do
Use Google Assistant to create a task in Microsoft To Do
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Microsoft To Do
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 Microsoft To Do can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
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 Microsoft To Do
Create task in task list in Microsoft To Do
This action will create a task in a given task list.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Use Google Assistant to create a task in Microsoft To Do.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Microsoft To Do 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 Microsoft To Do to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Microsoft To Do account, using Microsoft To Do 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 Microsoft To Do
Choose this action: Create task in task list (This action will create a task in a given task list.).
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 Microsoft To Do.
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 Use Google Assistant to create a task in Microsoft To Do!
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Supported triggers and actions
New task
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triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectCompleted task
Triggers when a task is completed.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectNew list
Triggers when a new list is created.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectUpdated task
Triggers when a task is updated.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectWatch tasks
Triggers when a new task is created or modified.
triggerbyintegromatTask in list completed
This trigger fires when a task in a given list is completed
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
Microsoft To Do is a smart app that simplifies your day-to-day task management. Its intelligent Suggestions enable you to focus on what's important and increase productivity, while making it easy to organize everything from shopping lists to event planning.
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.
