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WhatsApp Notifications

Send WhatsApp messages via Twilio when rules trigger.

Send WhatsApp messages when rules trigger. Powered by Twilio's WhatsApp Business API.

Configuration Parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDescription
AccountSidYesstringTwilio Account SID
AuthTokenYesstringTwilio Auth Token
FromYesstringTwilio WhatsApp number (without whatsapp: prefix)
ToYesstringRecipient phone number (without whatsapp: prefix)
BodyYesstringMessage content

Example Configuration

AccountSid = ACxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
AuthToken = ********
From = +14155238886
To = +15559876543
Body = 🚨 ALERT: Temperature sensor reading {value}°C exceeds threshold

Setup Requirements

  1. Twilio Account: Sign up at twilio.com
  2. WhatsApp Sandbox (for testing): Activate in Twilio Console
  3. WhatsApp Business Profile (for production): Apply through Twilio

Internal Behavior

  • Prefix Handling: whatsapp: prefix added automatically
  • Timeout: 15 seconds per send attempt
  • Delivery Tracking: Message SID logged for status tracking