Make repeated Bolt IoT alerts easier to spot
Highlight a repeated reading in WhatsApp when the incoming alert provides enough context to establish that it has recurred.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send message
Send a text message to a whatsapp number. note: the message will reflect on the recipient's phone number only if they have texted first.
Why this helps
A recurring sensor issue can blend into a stream of notifications when each alert looks identical.
- Call out recurrence supplied by the alert
- Make follow-up urgency easier to notice
- Avoid claiming repeat counts that were not provided
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Bolt IoT and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation and describe how to word a follow-up when repeat context is present.
- 3Pick the Notis webhook trigger and choose where run reports should go.
- 4Test with a real repeated alert that includes its repeat context.
Questions about this workflow
Can Notis count repeated events on its own?
This package does not assume event history. Include repeat count or recurrence details in the webhook if needed.
What if the alert is not repeated?
Describe in the automation how to handle missing repeat context, such as sending a standard alert or no follow-up.
Does the recipient need to start a WhatsApp conversation?
Yes, for the Send message action the recipient must have texted the WhatsApp business number first.
When this happens · Trigger
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Bolt iot to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Bolt iot 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.
Bolt iot and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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