Announce Captions videos with a WhatsApp template
When a video launch is ready, let a pre-approved message template carry the announcement to the intended contact.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Send template message
Send a template message to a whatsapp number.
Why this helps
Launch messages are easy to delay when they need to go out beyond WhatsApp's 24-hour conversation window.
- Use a WhatsApp template for eligible outbound messaging
- Keep launch copy consistent
- Start the announcement from an external webhook signal
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Captions and WhatsApp once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named Captions video launch update.
- 3Tell Notis to send the approved WhatsApp template with the supplied video announcement details and link.
- 4Choose a webhook trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real launch example and confirm the chosen template is approved.
Questions about this workflow
Can this send a message outside the 24-hour window?
Template messages are intended for cases such as messages outside the 24-hour window. Use a WhatsApp-approved template.
Does Captions provide the launch trigger?
No trigger events are listed for Captions. Start this workflow with a Notis webhook when the launch is ready.
What if the template is still pending approval?
WhatsApp must approve a template before it can be used. Check the template status before relying on it for a launch.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Captions to Whatsapp. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Captions 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.
Captions and Whatsapp, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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