How to integrate Google Sheets with Pushover to send push notifications via Pushover when a row is updated in Google Sheets

In this article, we will introduce how to set up notifications on your smartphone when data in Google Sheets is updated. No complicated programming is required. It's an easy-to-implement automation with no code. For example, you can use it in various scenarios such as keeping track of sales data updates in real-time and checking project progress even when you're out. This feature can help improve work efficiency, so be sure to take advantage of it. Recommended for: - Those who use Google Sheets as a business management tool but want to automate update notifications - Company representatives who wish for real-time notifications of task progress in project management - Sales representatives managing sales or inventory who want to respond immediately when data is updated - Those who share Google Sheets with a team and want to efficiently receive notifications when information is updated - Business owners or team leaders who need to grasp data update status in real-time and respond quickly Benefits and Examples of Integrating Google Sheets with Pushover: Benefit 1: Important Change Notifications in Real-Time By receiving push notifications for data updates in Google Sheets, you can immediately grasp important changes and respond quickly. For example, if a sales representative manages customer information in a spreadsheet, they will receive a push notification on their smartphone when inquiry details from a customer are updated. This allows the representative to respond to inquiries promptly even when out, leading to improved customer satisfaction. Benefit 2: Streamlining Task Progress Management By grasping the progress of tasks managed in Google Sheets in real-time through push notifications, you can streamline task management and prevent oversights. For example, if a project management representative manages the progress of each task in a spreadsheet, they will receive a push notification when a team member updates the task completion. This means the representative does not need to frequently check the spreadsheet and can always be aware of the latest progress. Benefit 3: Immediate Grasp of Sales Data and Quick Decision-Making By grasping sales data managed in Google Sheets in real-time through push notifications, you can make quick decisions and maximize business opportunities. For example, if a company selling products on an e-commerce site manages sales numbers in a spreadsheet, they can immediately grasp when a product sells more than expected and take appropriate measures such as additional orders or campaign launches. [Yoom Introduction] Next, we will introduce how to create a "Flowbot" in Yoom, which allows app integration without programming, to "send push notifications with Pushover when a row is updated in Google Sheets."

How to Send Notifications with Pushover When a Row is Updated in Google Sheets

Step 1: Connect Google Sheets and Pushover with My Apps

‍Register My Apps to connect Google Sheets and Pushover to Yoom. Registering My Apps in advance will facilitate the automation setup.

Enter the name of the app to connect in the box.

‍Yoom is requesting additional access to your Google account Press continue to proceed to the authentication screen. After transitioning, select Allow all permissions.

If you can confirm the above display after the screen changes, the connection is complete.

‍■Prepare Google Sheets

‍Prepare a Google Sheet for task management. The settings are as follows for example, but you can set the item content as you like.

‍■Pushover Settings‍

Click "My Apps" in the left column and search for Pushover from "New Connection".

Follow the instructions on the new registration screen, enter the required information, and click add. This completes the My Apps registration.
Next, copy the template to My Project and create a Flow Bot. If you haven't copied it yet, please copy the Flow Bot template from below.

1. Hover over the banner and click "View Details"
2. Click "Try this template" on the page you navigated to
3. Register for Yoom
* If you have already registered, the login screen will be displayed, so please log in. Step 2: Set a trigger to activate when a row is updated in Google Sheets ‍From here, we will edit the flowbot.
Click on "When a row is updated" in the Google Sheets icon.
Check for any errors in the account information to be linked, enter the necessary items, and click "Next".
Let's set the activation interval.
Triggers can be selected from intervals of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 60 minutes.
Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.
The data from Google Sheets will be displayed in a list, so click on the sheet you want to link and insert it.
Similarly, set the Sheet ID.
Specify the table range.
This time, the table range of the prepared Google Sheets will be A~F.
Once the settings are complete, press the test button, and if it shows success, you are done. Click save. Step 3: Set "Send to Message" in Pushover
Click on "Send Push Message" in the Pushover icon.
Check for any errors in the account information to be linked, enter the necessary items, and click "Next".
Set up the API connection.
Select the record values for each item from the output within the screen box.
* Here, we will tentatively set "Person in charge" as the User Key.
Next, set the Title and Message.
* Here, we will tentatively set it with the above content. Once the settings are complete, click "Test" → "Test Success" → "Save".
Step 4: Turn ON the trigger button
‍When the flowbot creation is complete, a display like the above will appear. The trigger is initially set to OFF, so switch it to ON.

Template used this time
Send push notifications with Pushover when a row is updated in Google Sheets

Other Automation Examples Using Google Sheets and Pushover

‍There are many other examples of automation using Google Sheets in Yoom, so here are a few.

‍1. Notify Slack When a Row is Updated in Google Sheets
When information is updated in Google Sheets, it automatically notifies Slack based on the update, preventing errors from manual input.

2. Add a record to Kintone when a row is added in Google Sheets
When information is added, it is automatically registered in Kintone based on that content, saving the effort of manual entry and ensuring the accuracy of the content.

3. Retrieve records from Google Sheets that match today's date and send a daily batch notification to Microsoft Teams
You can retrieve records from Google Sheets that match today's date and send them as a daily batch notification to Microsoft Teams. By sending batch notifications of the relevant records, you can reduce discrepancies in understanding among team members.

Summary

Wouldn't you like to receive notifications on your smartphone as soon as the data in your Google Spreadsheet is updated? With Yoom, you can easily connect your spreadsheet with the Pushover smartphone app without any programming. This allows you to stay updated with the latest information, such as sales performance or inventory status, and respond quickly. It helps improve work efficiency, prevent mistakes, and support smoother business operations. Try incorporating Yoom's templates into your own work.