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

1.Click "Try it" on the page you moved to
2. Register for Yoom
※ If you have already completed registration, 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.

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Click "When a row is updated" on the Google Sheets icon.

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Check if there are any errors in the account information to be linked, enter the necessary items, and click "Next".

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Set the activation interval.
You can choose from intervals of 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 60 minutes for the trigger.
Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.

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The data in Google Sheets will be displayed in a list, so click and insert the sheet you want to link.
Set the sheet ID in the same way.

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Specify the table range.

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This time, the table range of the prepared Google Sheets will be A~G.

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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

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Click "Send Push Message" on the Pushover icon.

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Check if there are any errors in the account information to be linked, enter the necessary items, and click "Next".

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Set up the API connection.
Select the record values for each item from the output within the screen box.
※ Here, we will temporarily set "Person in charge" as the User Key.

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Next, set the Title and Message.
※ Here, we will temporarily set it with the above content.
Once the settings are complete, click "Test" → "Test Successful" → "Save".

Step 4: Turn ON the trigger button

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‍Once the flowbot is created, 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

Besides the flow introduced this time, by using the Google Sheets API, you can achieve automation for various tasks.
All of them can be used with simple settings, so if there's anything that interests you, please give it a try!

Automation Examples Utilizing Google Sheets

Add a Record When a Row is Added in Google Sheets

Since you can eliminate manual input tasks, input errors should decrease, and data accuracy should be maintained.

Add users or contacts when a row is added in Google Sheets

This eliminates the need for manual entry, preventing human errors such as input mistakes, omissions, and duplicate entries, thereby facilitating smooth information sharing.

Get notified when a row is updated in Google Sheets

By automatically sending notifications, you can quickly grasp update information, allowing you to work while ensuring information transparency.

Create a Folder When a Row is Added in Google Sheets

This can reduce the effort of manual work and may help prevent human errors such as typos in folder names or forgetting to create them.

Retrieve information and add it to Google Sheets at the specified schedule

By retrieving information and automatically adding it at the specified schedule, you should be able to prevent manual transcription errors and omissions.

Benefits and Examples of Integrating Google Sheets with Pushover

Benefit 1: Real-time Notifications of Important Changes

By receiving notifications from Pushover when data in Google Sheets is updated, you can immediately grasp changes in information, leading to quick resolution of tasks and projects.
For example, if a sales representative manages customer information in Google Sheets, they will receive a push notification on their smartphone when customer inquiry details are updated.
This allows them to respond to inquiries promptly, even when out of the office, potentially improving customer satisfaction.

Benefit 2: Streamlining Task Progress Management

By understanding the progress of tasks managed in Google Sheets through Pushover notifications, you can prevent oversights in task management.
For instance, suppose a project manager manages the progress of each task in a project using Google Sheets.
When team members update the completion of tasks in Google Sheets, the manager receives a push notification, eliminating the need to frequently check Google Sheets and allowing them to always be aware of the latest progress.

Benefit 3: Immediate Grasp of Sales Data and Quick Decision-Making

Quickly understanding sales data managed in Google Sheets through Pushover notifications enables rapid decision-making, maximizing business opportunities.
For example, let's assume a company selling products on an e-commerce site manages sales numbers in Google Sheets.
If a product sells more than expected, the responsible person can immediately grasp this information and take appropriate measures such as placing additional orders or launching campaigns.

Conclusion

How was it?
By receiving notifications on your smartphone immediately after Google Sheets data is updated, you won't miss the latest information on sales performance or inventory status, enabling speedy responses.
This helps improve work efficiency and prevent errors, supporting smoother business operations.
With Yoom, you can easily integrate Google Sheets with the Pushover mobile app without programming.

Please take advantage of Yoom's templates and incorporate them into your work.

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