ApproveThis manages your DreamzIoT Integration approvals.

When IoT Meets Approval Automation

DreamzIoT monitors physical operations through sensors and rules. ApproveThis manages human decisions. Together, they create a closed-loop system where machines flag issues and people resolve them - faster than either could alone. This integration turns real-time IoT alerts into structured approval workflows, ensuring the right person addresses each problem at the right time.

Manufacturing plants using temperature sensors could auto-flag equipment overheating. Hospital IT teams might review unauthorized device access attempts. Facilities managers can approve emergency maintenance requests triggered by air quality sensors. The combination isn't just convenient - it's how modern operations prevent small issues from becoming costly disasters.

Why This Integration Works

DreamzIoT specializes in detecting anomalies through its rules engine. ApproveThis excels at routing those anomalies to decision-makers with context. Where most IoT platforms stop at sending alerts, this integration ensures every alert gets:

• Documented approval trails for compliance
• Escalation paths if initial approvers don't respond
• Automatic data enrichment from connected systems

Consider a commercial refrigeration company using temperature sensors. When DreamzIoT detects a freezer rising above -18°C, ApproveThis could:

1. Route a service request to the facility manager
2. If no response in 15 minutes, escalate to regional lead
3. Auto-approve emergency repairs after 30 minutes

This failsafe process minimizes food spoilage while maintaining accountability.

Key Integration Scenarios

1. Conditional Maintenance Approvals

A packaging plant uses vibration sensors on conveyor belts. When DreamzIoT detects abnormal patterns, ApproveThis:

• Checks if the machine is under warranty
• Routes to internal maintenance if covered
• Sends quotes to procurement if third-party needed

Approvers get repair cost estimates, service histories, and downtime projections - all auto-generated through ApproveThis' calculated fields.

2. Compliance Incident Reviews

Healthcare providers use DreamzIoT to monitor medical device access. Unauthorized entry attempts trigger ApproveThis workflows that:

• Require IT security acknowledgement
• Document remediation steps
• Archive reports for HIPAA audits

Since ApproveThis doesn't require approvers to have DreamzIoT logins, external auditors can review incidents without software access.

3. Automated Safety Shutdowns

Chemical plants combine DreamzIoT gas leak detection with ApproveThis' approval thresholds. Mid-level managers can authorize partial shutdowns, but full evacuations require C-suite approval. The system escalates based on:

• Sensor readings severity
• Approval response times
• Pre-set safety protocols

Implementation Essentials

Setting up the integration via Zapier takes three steps:

1. Create a Zap using DreamzIoT's "Rule Matched" trigger
2. Map critical sensor data to ApproveThis fields
3. Configure approval paths based on payload values

For example, a DreamzIoT payload containing {"location": "Warehouse B", "temp": "42°C"} could auto-assign to Warehouse B's manager in ApproveThis. Use calculated fields to convert raw sensor data into business context ("42°C" → "12% above normal").

Team-Specific Benefits

Operations Teams

Reduce equipment downtime by 23-40% according to Aberdeen Group. Managers approve repairs from their inbox with one click, while vacation delegation ensures coverage during outages.

Finance Teams

Enforce spending limits through approval thresholds. A $500 sensor-triggered repair auto-approves, but $5,000 replacements require CFO review. All decisions sync to your ERP via Zapier.

IT/Compliance Teams

Maintain audit trails without manual logging. ApproveThis records who approved what sensor alert when, with original DreamzIoT data snapshots.

Critical Integration Details

While DreamzIoT manages the "what" (sensor events), ApproveThis handles the "who" and "how":

• Email approvals let suppliers approve purchase orders without app access
• Real-time dashboards show approval rates per sensor type
• Conditional logic routes HVAC alerts differently than security breaches

A food distributor uses this combo to:

1. Detect refrigerated truck temperature spikes
2. Auto-calculate potential spoilage costs
3. Escalate high-risk shipments to VP-level approval

Getting Started

Begin with high-impact, low-risk scenarios:

• Approve routine maintenance triggered by usage sensors
• Validate security system false positives
• Review energy consumption anomalies

As teams adapt, expand to mission-critical workflows. ApproveThis scales from single-step approvals to complex, multi-department processes.

Final Considerations

This integration works best when DreamzIoT rules provide rich context. Ensure sensor payloads include:

• Location data
• Severity levels
• Historical comparisons

ApproveThis then enriches this data with:

• Approver availability checks
• Cost center mappings
• Compliance checklists

Next Steps

See live examples of IoT-driven approvals at approvethis.com/iot-use-cases. For teams ready to automate sensor-based decisions, schedule a custom demo showing DreamzIoT data flowing through approval workflows.

Existing Zapier users can explore pre-built templates to connect their DreamzIoT account in under 10 minutes. Remember - approvers only need email access, not DreamzIoT licenses, making external collaborations seamless.