Send an Android SMS when a Google Task is completed
18 ready-made Android SMS and Google Tasks Applets
Turn one on, or build your own. Android SMS can start an automation with "Any new SMS received", and IFTTT can then run "Add task to a list" on Google Tasks.-
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Log missed Android calls in Google Sheets and Tasks, then get an SMS alert
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Send an SMS when a new Google Tasks item is added
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Add new matching SMS messages as Google Tasks
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Send new Google Tasks to Telegram, Google Chat, and Android SMS -
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Add Google Tasks and forward SMS when new message arrives
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Add new tasks to Google Tasks from SMS messages
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Add new SMS messages as tasks in Google Tasks
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Add Google Tasks when new SMS is received
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USE CASE
Missed call follow-up automation
Never lose track of important calls with an automation that logs missed calls, creates tasks for follow-ups, and sends text reminders, ensuring small business owners can efficiently manage customer interactions.
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Create your own Android SMS and Google Tasks workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
12 triggers, queries, and actions
A task is completed
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a task is completed.
Any new SMS received
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
Any new SMS sent
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
New SMS received from phone number
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.
New SMS received matches search
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
New SMS sent matches search
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
New SMS sent to phone number
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device to a phone number you specify.
New task added
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a task is added to a list.
List all task lists
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of all your task lists.
List all tasks in a list
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list all the tasks in a given task list.
Add task to a list
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a task to the given task list.
Send an SMS
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.
A task is completed
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a task is completed.
Add task to a list
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will add a task to the given task list.
Any new SMS received
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive any new SMS on your Android device.
Any new SMS sent
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device.
List all task lists
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of all your task lists.
List all tasks in a list
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list all the tasks in a given task list.
New SMS received from phone number
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device from a phone number you specify.
New SMS received matches search
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you receive an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
New SMS sent matches search
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device that matches a search you specify.
New SMS sent to phone number
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This Trigger fires every time you send an SMS on your Android device to a phone number you specify.
New task added
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every hour on Free, every 15 minutes on Starter, and every 5 minutes on Pro and Pro+.
This trigger fires when a task is added to a list.
Send an SMS
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will send an SMS from your Android device to any phone number you specify.
Build an automation in seconds!
If
Select a trigger the automation will use
A task is completed
Any new SMS received
Any new SMS sent
New SMS received from phone number
New SMS received matches search
New SMS sent matches search
New SMS sent to phone number
New task added
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Add task to a list
Send an SMS
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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How to connect to a Android SMS automation
Find an Applet using Android SMS and Google Tasks
Find an automation to connect to, or create your own!Connect IFTTT to your accounts
Securely connect the Applet services to your respective accounts.Finalize and customize your Applet
Review trigger and action settings, and click connect. Simple as that!Make more happen with your credits
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More on Android SMS and Google Tasks
About Android SMS
Android SMS and IFTTT let you trigger automations when you get texts and send messages to phone numbers.
About Google Tasks
Google Tasks and IFTTT let you automatically create tasks and react when you complete them.