An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Google Calendar + Openhab
Execute calendar events at home
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and Openhab
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 Calendar and Openhab can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
Event from search starts in Google Calendar
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
Then this action happens in Openhab
Send a command in Openhab
This Action will send a command to one of your openHAB items.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Execute calendar events at home.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and Openhab to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Connect Openhab to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Openhab account, using Openhab 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 Calendar
Choose the following trigger: Event from search starts (This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.).
Then set up an Action for Openhab
Choose this action: Send a command (This Action will send a command to one of your openHAB items.).
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 Calendar and Openhab.
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 Execute calendar events at home!
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Supported triggers and actions
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Triggers when an event is created.
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Triggers a specified time before an event starts.
triggerbyzapierautomateioNew or updated event
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
triggerbyzapierAny event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
triggerbyiftttEvent from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
triggerbyiftttNew event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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Send a command
This Action will send a command to one of your openHAB items.
actionbyiftttItem state changes
This Trigger fires every time an item changes its state to a value you specify.
triggerbyiftttItem state raises above
This Trigger fires every time an item's state raises above a value you specify and works with any number item.
triggerbyiftttItem state drops below
This Trigger fires every time an item's state drops below a value you specify and works with any number item.
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Apps you need
Google Calendar, the free time-management web application, simplifies scheduling and organizing your daily events. Easily manage and share your schedule with customizable notifications, ensuring you stay on top of your commitments.
Openhab is an exceptional home automation software that is flexible and open source, providing seamless integration with different vendors and technologies.
Openhab alternatives
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