Reply to a WhatsApp conversation from a Beaconstac scan
Keep a scan prompted response attached to the right conversation message when the needed reference is available.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send reply
Send a reply to a specific message in a whatsapp conversation. this creates a contextual reply that shows which message you're responding to. note: the reply will be delivered to the recipient only if they have texted first.
Why this helps
A useful scan follow-up can lose context when it is sent as a separate message in a busy conversation.
- Keep a response attached to the message it answers
- Make the reply easier to understand in a busy chat
- Use scan details as useful conversation context
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Beaconstac and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe the reply and which incoming message it should answer.
- 3Choose a webhook trigger and have Beaconstac send the relevant scan notification to its URL.
- 4Choose where run reports should go, then test with an example that includes the conversation and message reference.
- 5Confirm the incoming data identifies a specific WhatsApp message before using the reply action.
Questions about this workflow
Can a scan alone identify which WhatsApp message to reply to?
Not necessarily. The incoming information must include or resolve to the specific message and conversation.
Does this action send a new message or a contextual reply?
It sends a reply to a specific message so the recipient can see which message is being answered.
Can the reply be delivered to someone who has not texted first?
The action details say a reply is delivered only if the recipient has texted your business.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Beaconstac to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Beaconstac 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.
Beaconstac and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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