Whatsapp notification support

[dennisaion]

Could someone take a look at this https://github.com/tgalal/yowsup/blob/master/README.md and see if they can factor in Whatsapp notification support?

[broesie (Ryoen Deprouw)]

If you use tasker, it can be done perfectly…

[DavidLP]

To implement WA support is very simple. BUT to create the necessary new WA account that can be used not. You need a phone number that is not associated with any WA account.

[Ashfaaa (Ash Faa)]

can you make a component to send the notification to WhatsApp?

[monkey-house (Ced)]

Have a look here: https://community.home-assistant.io/t/run-scripts-in-home-assistant-based-on-incoming-normal-or-whatsapp-call/37131

[alfredofenoglio (Alfredo)]

There is a simple API to send WhatsApp messages as HA notifications:
Have a look to this post:

You can now send WhatsApp notifications from HA

Hi, You can now send WhatsApp messages using a free API: https://www.callmebot.com/blog/whatsapp-text-messages-from-homeassistant/ The service is still in beta version but it is working well with a small delay (10 seconds aprox.) It is super easy to use.

EDIT: Link updated

[lu4t]

This API allows sending notifications to whatsapp groups:

Sending notifications to a whatsapp group

Hi HA community, this video shows how to send notifications to a whatsapp group from within Home Assistant. It’s just a basic set-up guide which can be extended to any blueprint you’re using. Willing to see what you’re able to implement with it. Basic use case would be: family and friends on a whatsapp group will be able to get HA input (if they’re not already using the HA companion app ) [HOW TO: send group whatsapps from Home Assistant.]