Create a flow that uses a physical button
Intermediate
Functional Consultant
App Maker
Business User
Power Automate
Microsoft Power Platform
Microsoft Power Automate Buttons that run with user input are a powerful tool to execute both simple and complex business logic using information provided by the User at the time the Button Flow is run.
Learning objectives
In this module, you will:
- Discover the possible uses of a physical button.
- Learn how to install and configure the Flic app.
- Use the flow trigger to connect to the Flic app.
- Create a flow button that tells your next appointment that you're running late.
- Create a flow button that lets your manager know that you are on site.
Prerequisites
- The target audience should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Power Automate and how to create an event driven Flow.
- It's also beneficial if the student has already taken the module Getting started with Microsoft Power Automation Buttons.
- A Microsoft Power Automate app is required on your smart device. To get one go to the App Store of your smartphone or tablet and search for Power Automate.
- A Shortcut Labs app called Flic App is required on your smart device. To get one go to the App Store of your smartphone or tablet and search for Flic.
- Sign-in to Power Automate using your Microsoft 365 credentials.