Actions26
- Message Actions
- Group Actions
- Interactive Actions
- Chat Actions
- Instance Actions
Overview
This node integrates with the Uniteds WhatsApp API to send various types of WhatsApp messages, including videos. Specifically, the 'Send Video' operation under the 'Message' resource allows users to send a video message to a specified phone number via a WhatsApp instance. This is useful for automating video message delivery in customer support, marketing campaigns, or personal communication workflows.
Use Case Examples
- Sending a promotional video to a customer list.
- Sharing a tutorial video in a support chat.
- Broadcasting event highlights via video to subscribers.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Instance ID | The ID of the WhatsApp instance used to send the message. |
| Phone Number | The recipient's phone number including country code. |
| Media URL | The URL of the video file to be sent. |
| Caption | Optional caption text to accompany the video message. |
Output
JSON
messageId- Unique identifier of the sent message.status- Status of the message sending operation (e.g., sent, failed).to- Phone number to which the video was sent.timestamp- Time when the message was sent.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Uniteds WhatsApp API authentication.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the Instance ID is correct and active in the Uniteds WhatsApp system.
- Verify the phone number format includes the country code without extra characters.
- Check that the Media URL is accessible and points to a valid video file.
- Common error: 'Unknown resource' indicates the resource parameter is incorrect; verify it is set to 'message'.
- If the API URL credential is missing or incorrect, the node will fail to connect to the service.
Links
- Uniteds WhatsApp API Documentation - Official documentation for the Uniteds WhatsApp API, including message sending endpoints and parameters.