I am creating a basic hangout API. Is it possible to send invitation to specific emails I have through API itself.
I can invite more if I want from hangout page though.
Any suggestion?
There is no invitation component of either the Hangout or REST APIs, however this does not stop you from sending out emails using other means and providing the URL to the hangout.
Another trick I've done is to get the URL with gapi.hangout.getHangoutUrl() and post these back to your server (or over websockets.) Then, you can create a simple url to see these "rooms." Of course, you can choose how you send those urls, so email is another solution.
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Is there any way to configure Google Chat so It will automatically reply when another user sends me a message? Similar to the way vacation reply works for GMAIL.
The trigger will be the message coming from a user. not calling any bot.
Sorry, unfortunately there is no way to do that
You can set your status as "Out of Office" and that will be reflected in chat.
https://support.google.com/mail/answer/25922?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
The API is designed for bots so there is no way via API either.
You can always make a feature request, if you like.
I'm trying to set up an autoresponder in Gmail that is not a typical vacation responder that's sent via a separate email. My autoresponder should respond directly to the email that came to the inbox.
There used to be a way with IFTTT, but they've since removed any Gmail triggers.
The reason I am looking for this is that I have a business on Yelp and when customers request quotes on Yelp, they get sent to my email. I can either open the Yelp app (or website) and respond there or respond directly to that email from my email address (it doesn't work to send a separate email to that Yelp email).
Has anyone ever done anything like this before? Alternatively, I was thinking of going the somewhat more complicated route and have an "incoming email" trigger in Zapier and then have something scrape the email for links and set up an automation to respond with my standard response, but that seemed like a lot...
I've solved it with Zapier! Basically, in Zapier you need to set up a Gmail response and respond to the same thread ID as the original email. This will work for any "respond to this email to respond to the client" messages from pages like Yelp for Business.
I am new to using WhatsApp API. I am not sure but it seems that the api is for business users only. I want to use the api to send messages to users automatically based on a change in an app, (say PowerBI). I want to send updates regarding a report whenever a change is made and send it through whatsapp instead of email.
Yes, WhatsApp API is for business users. But, if you still looking for a WhatsApp bot I recommend Twilio, there are a lot of content about it in the internet. Check out this video, It's using python and really easy.
I came across a newsletter in which they have a WhatsApp link and when i click on it i am able send predefined message to predefined number.
SEND INQUIRY VIA WHATSAPP button is linked to below for example
https://whatsapp://send?phone=XXXXXXXX&text=Hi%2C%20this%20is%20test%20message.
Can i use this link in my newsletter without any restriction as i have a database of 2000 subscribers...
or i have to use some sort of verified mechanism using API so that whatsapp is not abused.
This link seems to be vulnerable and can be used for spam or its fine to use it
your URL is basically mal-formed.
The whatsapp:// is a kind-of protocol for transmitting information, and what you can do is to add it to a webpage as a link, so the visitor, upon clicking on that link from their phone, can access directly to Whatsapp.
Remember the oldie-goldie mailto:// which allow visitors to directly open the mail client they have on their computer, and pre-fill some email fields? This is the same.
Here is a really simple code-pen showing how can this be achieved.
Be sure to visit the codepen from your mobile:
https://codepen.io/diereysaa/pen/QWbjXGW
Replying to your specific question, there's no limitation on the use of this, since the executor will be each one of your subscribers, not your webserver. The only limitation will be your own phone, because if all of those 2,000 subscribers reply using the whatsapp link... you'll get 2,000 messages :D
I'm not sure where to begin, but got a case I need help from others where and if possible to solve.
Thing is, got a new alarm system at home, this system uses sms function so I can send a short code to my alarm asking for status if it`s ON or OFF, or i can turn it on/off from an sms.
Since both the sms number and code is strictly personal, I would not like to tell my carpenter the codes, but in the mean while he is working at my home, I can give him a login to my site, where he can see if the alarm is turned on or even turn it on/off by him self.
I would like to build me a website, that does the same.
Got a login to my site, when logged in, i would like the website to send an sms automatically, then retrieve the answer and display it on the website.
Is this even possible ? If so, anyone can past me in the right direction here ?
Thanks in advance =)
You can send an SMS from a website. Most mobile operators will gladly offer you an apropriate API.
For instance Deutsche Telekom has an API called "Developer Garden" that allows you to send SMS via a WebService and much more.
see here for an example: www.developergarden.com
Other providers may also offer such services.
you need an sms gateway ( we use these guys : http://inteltech.com.au/, but nearly any will do )
Your easiest option is to find one where you can insert SMS'es for sending via a URL, eg in our case the URL looks like this:
http://inteltech.com.au/secure-api/send.single.php?username=[user]&key=[longcode]&method=http&senderid=[id]&sms=[phonenumber]&message=[here's the message]
it's extremely simple to use. If your site handles the login otherwise, then you can use this for the rest.
Now, how to receive SMS'es is a bit tricker :)
But this provider, for example, offers you options to;
Send the reply as an email to a nominated email address.
Send the reply as an email to the original user who sent the message.
Send the reply as an SMS to a nominated mobile number.
POST the reply to your website or application . e.g. We can call a http/https request to your script
as you can see, both the email and the POST options are providing great ways to integrate.
I'd say if you don't handle incoming email already, then stick to the POST method.
voila :)