An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Particle + Google Sheets
Particle -> Google Drive
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Particle and Google Sheets
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
Particle and Google Sheets can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Particle
New event published in Particle
This Trigger fires when an interesting event comes from a particular device. Send events using Particle.publish.
Then this action happens in Google Sheets
Add row to spreadsheet in Google Sheets
This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Particle -> Google Drive.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Particle and Google Sheets to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Particle to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Particle account, using Particle credentials.
Connect Google Sheets to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Google Sheets account, using Google Sheets 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 Particle
Choose the following trigger: New event published (This Trigger fires when an interesting event comes from a particular device. Send events using Particle.publish.).
Then set up an Action for Google Sheets
Choose this action: Add row to spreadsheet (This action will add a single row to the bottom of the first worksheet of a spreadsheet you specify. Note: a new spreadsheet is created after 2000 rows.).
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 Particle and Google Sheets.
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 Particle -> Google Drive!
Supported triggers and actions
New spreadsheet row
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a spreadsheet.
triggerbyzapierNew or updated spreadsheet row
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectWatch new rows
Triggers when a new row is added.
triggerbyintegromatNew spreadsheet row (team drive)
Triggers when a new row is added to the bottom of a Google Team Drive spreadsheet.
triggerbyzapierNew or updated spreadsheet row (team drive)
Triggered when a new row is added or modified in a spreadsheet - works best with Team Drives.
triggerbyzapierNew spreadsheet
Triggers when a new spreadsheet is created.
triggerbyzapierautomateio
Call a function
This Action will call a function on one of your Devices, triggering an action in the physical world.
actionbyiftttPublish an event
This Action publishes an event back to your Device(s), which you can catch with particle.subscribe.
actionbyiftttNew event published
This Trigger fires when an interesting event comes from a particular device. Send events using Particle.publish.
triggerbyiftttMonitor your device status
This Trigger fires when your device changes states (i.e. when it goes online or offline.) Useful for detecting the power is out, when the internet is down, or when your Particle device sleeps much of the time.
triggerbyiftttMonitor a variable
This Trigger fires when a value on your Particle device changes to something interesting. Include particle.variable in your Particle code.
triggerbyiftttMonitor a function result
This Trigger checks a function on your device to see if something interesting is happening.
triggerbyifttt
Apps you need
Google Sheets
Online spreadsheets for personal use and collaboration, part of Google Drive
Google Sheets is a powerful and flexible web and mobile spreadsheet application that lets you collaborate and share your data with others. Create and edit spreadsheets on-the-go, all in real-time.
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