Get a quick response to an Adafruit IO device alert
Send a focused question with quick choices so the next step is easier to answer.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send interactive buttons
Send an interactive button message to a whatsapp number. button messages allow users to quickly respond by tapping up to 3 predefined buttons. perfect for yes/no questions, quick choices, or call-to-action scenarios. note: the message will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.
Why this helps
A device alert can leave the team unsure who will investigate or whether anyone has seen it.
- Ask a clear follow-up question alongside a device alert
- Offer up to three predefined responses
- Make it easier to acknowledge or route a check-in
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Adafruit IO and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and name the check-in.
- 3Tell Notis to use the webhook details to ask a concise question and offer up to three relevant response buttons.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Send one real example request and test the message with a recipient who has texted your WhatsApp number first.
Questions about this workflow
Can the buttons start a workflow from the reply?
This action sends an interactive button message. The available event list does not include a trigger for processing button replies.
What should the request contain?
Include the device or feed name and the alert context needed to ask a useful check-in question.
How many options can the message include?
The action supports up to three predefined buttons.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Adafruit IO to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Adafruit IO triggers
Whatsapp actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create message template
Create a new message template for the whatsapp business account. templates must be approved by whatsapp before they can be used. templates are required for marketing messages and messages sent outside the 24-hour window.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Delete message template
Delete a message template from the whatsapp business account. this permanently removes the template and it cannot be recovered. only delete templates that are no longer needed.
Get business profile
Get the business profile information for a whatsapp business phone number. this includes business details like description, address, website, and contact info.
Get media
Get information about uploaded media including a temporary download url. the download url is valid for 5 minutes and can be used to retrieve the actual media file. this is useful for downloading media that was sent to your whatsapp number.
Get media info
Get metadata about uploaded media without generating a download url. this is useful for checking file size, type, and hash without downloading the file. use get media if you need the actual download url.
Get message templates
Get all message templates for the whatsapp business account. templates are required for sending messages outside the 24-hour window and for marketing/utility messages.
Get phone number
Get details of a specific phone number associated with a whatsapp business account.
Get phone numbers
Get all phone numbers associated with a whatsapp business account (waba).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Adafruit IO and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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