An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Google Calendar + SimpleTexting
Send SMS reminders via SimpleTexting for new approaching Google Calendar events
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and SimpleTexting
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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 SimpleTexting can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
Event Start in Google Calendar
Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.
Then these actions happen in SimpleTexting
Send SMS Message in SimpleTexting
Sends SMS text message.
Send a Message in SimpleTexting
Sends either an MMS or SMS message to a contact.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send SMS reminders via SimpleTexting for new approaching Google Calendar events.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and SimpleTexting to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Google Calendar to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Google Calendar account, using Google Calendar credentials.
Connect SimpleTexting to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your SimpleTexting account, using SimpleTexting credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Google Calendar
Choose the following trigger: Event Start (Triggers when a specified amount of time before an event starts.).
Then set up an Action for SimpleTexting
Choose this action: Send SMS Message (Sends SMS text message.).
Then set up another Action for SimpleTexting
Choose this action: Send a Message (Sends either an MMS or SMS message to a contact.).
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 SimpleTexting.
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 SMS reminders via SimpleTexting for new approaching Google Calendar events!
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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.
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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.
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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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Create/update a contact
Creates a new or updates an existing contact.
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Sends either an MMS or SMS message to a contact.
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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.
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