How to Use the InOut WhatsApp IFTTT Service

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The InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message IFTTT service is a convenient way to interact with Applets using WhatsApp. You can trigger Applets by messaging the InOut bot, and you can receive notifications from the bot as an Applet action. Triggers let you start an Applet using WhatsApp, while Actions let you receive updates for things like social media activity, smart home device activity, and more.
 

Connecting to the WhatsApp Receive/Send Message Service

To get started, the first step is connect your IFTTT account to the WhatsApp Receive/Send Message Service. You can do so by following these steps:

  • Log in to your IFTTT account then navigate to the WhatsApp Receive/Send Message Service page
  • Press the Connect button

  • Enter the Phone number used with your WhatsApp account in the Phone field, then press continue
     

  • You'll then receive a message from the InOut.bot's number via WhatsApp with a one time code. Enter this code on in the code field then press authenticate
     

  • Select Connect account to IFTTT, then you'll be returned to the InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message service page. From there you can begin enabling or creating Applet's using the service.

Using InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message's Triggers

The InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send service supports two Triggers:

These Triggers can be used to start an Applet via WhatsApp. For example, you can send the bot a message to trigger an Applet that turns on a smart device in your home, such as a Phillips Hue bulb. 

You can follow these steps to create an Applet using a InOut service Trigger:

  1. Go to ifttt.com/create

  2. To the right of If This, search for “WhatsApp Receive/Send Message” and select the service from the results.

  3. Select the InOut Trigger of your choice then press Create Trigger

  4. Next press Add to the right of Then That, search for a service of your choice then complete the prompts to add your Action

  5. Follow the remaining prompts to name and save your Applet

Now, whenever you send a message the InOut.bot's WhatsApp number (+1 234 332 2110), your IFTTT Applet will run the Action in your Applet.

Using InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message's Action

The InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send service supports one Action:

  • Send me a message: This action sends a WhatsApp text message to your number from the InOut.bot WhatsApp number.

This Action provides a useful way to receive notifications via WhatsApp. For example, you could be notified when a camera detects motion, when a user posts a Tweet on X, or when a smart device changes state.

You can follow these steps to create an Applet using a InOut service Action:

  1. Go to ifttt.com/create

  2. To the right of If This, search for a service of your choice then complete the prompts to add a Trigger to your Applet

  3. Next press Add to the right of Then That, search for “WhatsApp Receive/Send Message” and select the service from the results.

  4. Select the card titled Send me a message, then configure the Message field to your preference based on the message content you want to receive when the Applet runs.

  5. Follow the remaining prompts to save your Applet

With the above set up, whenever your Applet's Trigger condition occurs the InOut.bot will send a WhatsApp message to you whenever your Applet runs.

Check your InOut.Bot Balance

The InOut WhatsApp Receive/Send Message service’s Triggers do not require a balance and are free to use. The Action does require a message balance to send messages. This is separate from IFTTT Pro or Pro+ subscriptions and is managed directly by InOut.bot. You can check your balance by doing the following:

  • Open WhatsApp
  • Start a chat with the InOut.Bot using the Bot's number: +1 234 332 2110
  • Send the message: Balance
  • The bot will reply with your balance and instructions to add more messages if needed

Key Reminders When Using the InOut.bot Service

Here are a few important points to remember before using the InOut.bot:

  • IFTTT connects to InOut.bot, not WhatsApp directly. That means the automation happens through InOut.bot’s platform. 

  • Your Applets will only work with messages to and from InOut.bot. You won’t be able to use this to text your other WhatsApp users directly through IFTTT. All messages must go through the InOut.bot number.

  • If your Applet that uses an InOut Action is running but you are not receiving a message from the bot, and your activity feed shows:
    "Your balance of Messages to Send is 0. You can subscribe now to keep sending messages to your number"
    this indicates your InOut account has no remaining message balance. Follow the steps in the section above to add more message balance.

 

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