Automate Slack Status and Philips Hue Lighting from Google Calendar Events

Overview

This workflow automates the process of syncing your Google Calendar events with your Slack status and Philips Hue smart lighting. When a calendar event starts, your Slack status is updated and your Philips Hue lights change to reflect your availability.

Key Features

• Google Calendar Integration: Detects event start times via triggers or manual execution.
• Slack Status Automation: Updates your Slack status to indicate if you are busy or available based on your calendar.
• Philips Hue Control: Changes light settings to visually signal your status (e.g., busy, available, personal time).
• Conditional Logic: Uses a switch node to determine the appropriate action based on event type or status.

Benefits

• Enhanced Productivity: Minimizes manual status updates and interruptions during meetings.
• Improved Communication: Keeps colleagues informed of your availability in real time.
• Smart Office Automation: Integrates workspace lighting for a seamless, modern work environment.
• Time Savings: Reduces repetitive tasks and ensures consistent status updates across platforms.

Use Cases

• Remote teams needing real-time status visibility.
• Smart office setups for presence indication.
• Professionals who want to automate their workflow and minimize distractions.