Request a Bolt digital output from Gmail
Turn an email request into a clear digital pin action on the Bolt device you specify.
Trigger
New Gmail Message Received Trigger
Triggers when a new message is received in Gmail.
Action
Bolt IoT Digital Write
Tool to set a digital pin high or low on a specified bolt device. use when controlling actuators or leds via digital output.
Why this helps
Simple device actions can be delayed while you switch from email to a device control interface.
- Request a high or low pin state in plain language.
- Specify the device and pin in the request.
- Receive a run report after the automation runs.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Gmail and Bolt IoT once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to set a specified digital pin high or low only when a new email clearly names the device, pin, and requested state.
- 4Pick New Gmail Message Received as the trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real request for a safe device and pin.
Questions about this workflow
What can the action set?
It can set a digital pin high or low on the specified Bolt device.
What should the email say?
Name the device, pin, and requested state so the instruction is explicit.
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Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Gmail to Bolt iot. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Gmail triggers
Bolt iot actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Gmail and Bolt iot, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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