An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Misfit + Gmail
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About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Misfit and Gmail
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.
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Misfit
Flash button triple pressed in Misfit
This Trigger fires every time you triple press your Misfit Flash button.
Then this action happens in Gmail
Send an email in Gmail
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to On the way home? Let someone know with a #triplepress.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Misfit and Gmail to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Misfit to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Misfit account, using Misfit credentials.
Connect Gmail to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Gmail account, using Gmail 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 Misfit
Choose the following trigger: Flash button triple pressed (This Trigger fires every time you triple press your Misfit Flash button.).
Then set up an Action for Gmail
Choose this action: Send an email (This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.).
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 Misfit and Gmail.
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 On the way home? Let someone know with a #triplepress!
Supported triggers and actions
New email
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
triggerbyzapierautomateioalbatoNew email matching search
Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.
triggerbyzapieralbatopipedreamNew labeled email
Triggers when you label an email.
triggerbyzapierpipedreamNew attachment
Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).
triggerbyzapierWatch emails
Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.
triggerbyintegromatNew starred email
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
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Log your weight
This Action will log a new weight measurement to Misfit.
actionbyiftttLog a photo of your meal
This Action will log a new photo of your meal to Misfit.
actionbyiftttDaily activity summary
This Trigger fires every time your Misfit Shine syncs for the first time today and your previous day's stats are available.
triggerbyiftttFlash button triple pressed
This Trigger fires every time you triple press your Misfit Flash button.
triggerbyiftttFlash button double pressed
This Trigger fires every time you double press your Misfit Flash button.
triggerbyiftttDaily goal achieved
This Trigger fires every time you achieve your daily point goal.
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Apps you need
Misfit alternatives
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