Send Smart SMS Alerts Automatically Using AI

Learn how to send smart SMS alerts automatically using AI with Pabbly Connect, integrating Facebook Lead Ads and Twilio seamlessly. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for SMS Alerts

To start sending smart SMS alerts automatically using AI, first access Pabbly Connect. This platform is essential for integrating Facebook Lead Ads and Twilio to automate SMS notifications. Open a new tab and enter the URL Pabbly.com/connect to reach the Pabbly Connect homepage.

Once on the homepage, you will see two options: ‘Sign In’ and ‘Sign Up Free’. If you are a new user, select ‘Sign Up Free’ to create your account and receive 100 free tasks every month. If you already have an account, click ‘Sign In’ to access your dashboard, where you can create integrations using Pabbly Connect.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After signing into Pabbly Connect, click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to begin setting up your automation for sending SMS alerts. You will be prompted to choose between creating from scratch or using AI. For this tutorial, select ‘Create from Scratch’.

• Choose the beta workflow builder for a modern experience.
• Name your workflow, such as ‘Send Smart SMS Automatically Using AI’.
• Click on the ‘Create’ button to finalize your workflow setup.

Once your workflow is created, you will need to set up a trigger. The trigger is the application that will initiate the workflow. In this case, select ‘Facebook Lead Ads’ as your trigger app, and choose the event ‘New Lead Instant’ to proceed with your automation.

3. Connecting Facebook Lead Ads to Pabbly Connect

With your trigger app set to Facebook Lead Ads, click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a connection. If you are creating a new connection, select ‘Add New Connection’ and log in to your Facebook account.

• Choose the Facebook page you want to integrate, such as ‘The Magic Makers’.
• Select the form associated with your leads.
• Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to verify the connection.

After successfully connecting, you will see a status change indicating that Pabbly Connect is waiting for a webhook response. This means the integration is ready to capture leads from your Facebook form submissions.

4. Generating SMS Content Using OpenAI

Next, you will add an action step to generate SMS content using OpenAI. Click on the ‘Add New Action Step’ button and select OpenAI as your action app. Choose ‘Chat GPT’ as your app event and click the ‘Connect’ button. using Pabbly Connect

To establish this connection, you will need to provide your OpenAI API token. If you don’t have one, create it on the OpenAI API key page. After entering your API token, select the model you want to use, such as ‘GPT-4 Mini’.

Enter the prompt that instructs OpenAI to generate SMS content. Use mapping to dynamically insert the lead’s name into the SMS content. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to check the generated content.

This automation allows OpenAI to generate personalized SMS messages based on the lead’s information, ensuring a human-like interaction.

5. Sending SMS Alerts Using Twilio

Finally, to send the generated SMS content, you will add another action step using Twilio. Click on the ‘Add New Action Step’ button, search for Twilio, and select it as your action app. Choose ‘Send SMS Message’ as the app event and click ‘Connect’.

For this connection, provide your Twilio Account SID and Authorization Token. You can find these details in your Twilio account dashboard. After entering the required information, click ‘Save’ to establish the connection.

Map the SMS content generated by OpenAI into the body of the SMS. Enter the sender number, which is your Twilio number. Map the recipient’s phone number from the lead data.

Once everything is set up, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to send a test SMS. You should receive a confirmation that the SMS was sent successfully, demonstrating the power of automation using Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to send smart SMS alerts automatically using AI with Pabbly Connect. By integrating Facebook Lead Ads with OpenAI and Twilio, you can create personalized SMS notifications that enhance customer engagement. Start leveraging Pabbly Connect today to automate your workflows and improve your business efficiency.