Send Google Hangouts Messages from Airtable Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to send Google Hangouts messages from Airtable using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial to automate your workflow effortlessly. Explore systematic approaches to creating efficient automation solutions that convert technical concepts into practical, implementable instructions.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To begin sending Google Hangouts messages from Airtable, first, access Pabbly Connect. This user-friendly automation platform allows you to integrate various applications seamlessly.

Visit the Pabbly website and navigate to the products section. Click on Pabbly Connect and sign up for a free account. This grants you access to 100 tasks per month, enabling you to automate your workflow efficiently.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After logging into Pabbly Connect, you can create a new workflow. Click on the plus sign to initiate the process. Name your workflow appropriately, such as ‘Airtable to Google Hangouts Integration.’ This helps in identifying the automation later.

• Click on Create to set up your new workflow.
• Select Airtable as the trigger application.
• Choose ‘New Record in View’ as the trigger event.

This setup will allow Pabbly Connect to monitor new records in your Airtable account, triggering messages to be sent to Google Hangouts whenever a new property is added.

3. Connecting Airtable to Pabbly Connect

To connect Airtable with Pabbly Connect, you will need your Airtable API key. Go to your Airtable account, navigate to your profile, and find the API key under the account section. Copy this key and return to Pabbly Connect.

Paste the API key into the connection field on Pabbly Connect. After saving, select the base you want to monitor, such as ‘Airtable to Google Hangouts.’ Ensure you choose the correct table and view to capture the necessary data.

4. Sending Messages to Google Hangouts

Once Airtable is connected, the next step is to set up the action to send messages via Google Hangouts using Pabbly Connect. Choose Google Hangouts as the action application and select ‘Create Message’ as the action event.

• You will need the chat webhook URL from your Google Hangouts.
• Create a new webhook in your Google chat settings.
• Map the message fields from Airtable to the Google Hangouts message format.

With the webhook set up, you can now send structured messages containing property details to your Google Hangouts team chat.

5. Testing the Integration

After configuring the workflow in Pabbly Connect, it’s crucial to test the integration. Create a new record in Airtable with property details such as owner name, mobile number, property type, and address.

Return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action will send a test message to your designated Google Hangouts room. Verify that the message appears correctly, confirming that the integration works as intended.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to send Google Hangouts messages from Airtable using Pabbly Connect. By following the steps outlined, you can automate the process of sharing property details with your team efficiently. This integration not only saves time but also enhances communication within your team, allowing for faster decision-making.