RescueTime
PAVLOK
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects RescueTime + PAVLOK

Zap whenever there is a rescuetime Alert for distracting activity

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect RescueTime and PAVLOK

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.

RescueTime and PAVLOK can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in RescueTime

RescueTime

New alert delivered in RescueTime

This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.

Then this action happens in PAVLOK

PAVLOK

Zap in PAVLOK

This Action will give you a mild zap from your Pavlok.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Zap whenever there is a rescuetime Alert for distracting activity.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect RescueTime and PAVLOK to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect RescueTime to IFTTT.

    Connect RescueTime to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your RescueTime account, using RescueTime credentials.

  • Connect PAVLOK to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your PAVLOK account, using PAVLOK 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 RescueTime

    Set up a Trigger action for RescueTime

    Choose the following trigger: New alert delivered (This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.).

  • Then set up an Action for PAVLOK

    Choose this action: Zap (This Action will give you a mild zap from your Pavlok.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between RescueTime and PAVLOK.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    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 Zap whenever there is a rescuetime Alert for distracting activity!

Supported triggers and actions

  • RescueTime

    New daily summary report

    Triggers when a new daily summary is available

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • RescueTime

    New daily summary is available

    This Trigger fires when a new daily summary becomes available (usually at midnight in your local timezone).

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • RescueTime

    New alert delivered

    This Trigger fires every time a RescueTime alert goes off.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • RescueTime

    New alert

    Triggers when one of your RescueTime alerts goes off.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • RescueTime

    New focustime session start

    Triggers when a new FocusTime session is started

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • RescueTime

    Focustime session starts

    This Trigger fires every time a FocusTime session is started.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • PAVLOK

    Vibrate

    Sends a vibration to your Pavlok device.

    zapierifttt
    actionbyzapierifttt
  • PAVLOK

    Zap

    Sends a zap to your Pavlok device.

    zapierifttt
    actionbyzapierifttt
  • PAVLOK

    Beep

    Sends a beep to your Pavlok device.

    zapierifttt
    actionbyzapierifttt
  • PAVLOK

    Led

    Lights up the LED in one of four patterns

    zapierifttt
    actionbyzapierifttt
  • PAVLOK

    Pattern

    Creates a pattern of stimuli, all with the same intensity, repeated a certain number of times. NOTE --- Currently, the action endpoint URL isn't working properly

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • PAVLOK

    Send song

    Send a Song through the API

    zapier
    actionbyzapier

Apps you need

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

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