An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Google Calendar + SMS
Send SMS messages for new or updated Google Calendar events
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Calendar and SMS
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier 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 Calendar and SMS can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Google Calendar
New or Updated Event in Google Calendar
Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).
Then this action happens in SMS
Send SMS in SMS
Send an SMS to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the SMS has been queued, not delivered.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send SMS messages for new or updated Google Calendar events.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Google Calendar and SMS 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 SMS to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your SMS account, using SMS 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: New or Updated Event (Triggers when an event is created or updated (except when it's cancelled).).
Then set up an Action for SMS
Choose this action: Send SMS (Send an SMS to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the SMS has been queued, not delivered.).
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 SMS.
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 messages for new or updated Google Calendar events!
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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 sms
Send an SMS to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the SMS has been queued, not delivered.
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This Action will send an SMS to your mobile phone.
actionbyiftttCall phone
Make a phone call to a number. Notice that a successful action means that the call has been queued, not completed. (Deprecated, no longer available for new customers)
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actionbyzapierSend ifttt an sms tagged
Send IFTTT a tagged SMS by adding a hashtag symbol anywhere in the message (e.g. #IFTTT).
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This Trigger fires every time you send any SMS to your IFTTT phone number.
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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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