Integrate Fitbit with Twilio Using Pabbly Connect for Daily Activity Updates

Learn how to integrate Fitbit with Twilio using Pabbly Connect to receive daily activity updates via SMS. Step-by-step guide included! Discover how to seamlessly connect your essential tools through accessible instructions that make powerful automation available to professionals at every skill level.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To get started with integrating Fitbit and Twilio, the first step is to access Pabbly Connect. Open your web browser and type the URL Pabbly.com/connect. This will take you to the landing page where you can either sign in or sign up for a new account.

If you are a new user, signing up is quick and gives you access to 100 free tasks. Once you have logged in, you will be directed to the dashboard, where you can create a new workflow.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

In the Pabbly Connect dashboard, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Here, you will name your workflow, for example, ‘Fitbit to Twilio Integration’. This name will help you identify the workflow later. using Pabbly Connect

After naming your workflow, you will see two options: Trigger and Action. The trigger will be Fitbit, where you will select the event to monitor. Here’s how to set it up:

• Select ‘Schedule’ as the trigger application to run daily.
• Set the schedule to run every day at 8:00 AM.

Once you configure the trigger, click on ‘Save’ to proceed with the next steps in your integration.

3. Integrating Fitbit with Pabbly Connect

After setting the trigger, the next step is to choose Fitbit as your action application. You will want to select the event ‘Get Activity Summary by Date’. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Fitbit account with Pabbly Connect.

During the connection process, you will be prompted to log in to your Fitbit account. After logging in, click ‘Allow’ to grant Pabbly Connect access to your Fitbit data. Now, you need to map the date for which you want to retrieve the activity summary.

• Add another action step for ‘Date Time Formatter’ to fetch the current date.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check if the data is correctly fetched.

Once you have successfully fetched today’s date, you can map this date in the Fitbit action step.

4. Sending SMS via Twilio Using Pabbly Connect

With the Fitbit integration complete, the next step is to set up Twilio to send SMS messages. Select Twilio as your action application and choose the event ‘Send SMS Message’. Click on ‘Connect’ to link your Twilio account with Pabbly Connect.

For the Twilio connection, you will need your Account SID and Authorization Token. Log into your Twilio account to find these details. After entering the required information, click ‘Save’ to establish the connection.

Compose the SMS body, including the activity name and calories burned. Map the data from the previous steps to personalize the message.

Once you have configured the SMS message, input the sender’s number and the recipient’s number. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify that the SMS is sent successfully.

5. Testing the Integration for Success

After completing the setup, it’s essential to test your integration to ensure everything works as expected. Log a new activity on your Fitbit device, such as swimming, to trigger the workflow.

Check your SMS messages to confirm that you receive the update regarding your latest activity. If everything is set up correctly, you should receive a message detailing your activity summary sent via Twilio.

To summarize the integration process:

Scheduled the workflow to run daily. Configured Fitbit to get activity summary. Set up Twilio to send SMS notifications.

This successful integration allows you to receive daily updates about your Fitbit activities directly to your SMS, showcasing the powerful capabilities of Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to integrate Fitbit with Twilio for daily activity updates via SMS. By following the steps outlined, you can automate your fitness activity notifications efficiently.