How to Get Automatic WhatsApp Reminders from Google Calendar Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to automate WhatsApp reminders from Google Calendar using Pabbly Connect with this step-by-step tutorial. Get event details directly on WhatsApp! Navigate the automation landscape confidently with clear, structured guidance suitable for professionals regardless of prior technical experience.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for WhatsApp Reminders

To start automating WhatsApp reminders from Google Calendar, you need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to create automated workflows easily. First, sign up for a free account on Pabbly Connect by following the link provided in the description.

Once you are logged in, navigate to your dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. You will be prompted to name your workflow; for this setup, you can name it ‘Google Calendar to WhatsApp Reminder’. After naming, click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed.

2. Configuring the Trigger in Pabbly Connect

In this section, we will configure the trigger that will initiate the automation process. Select the ‘Schedule’ option from the trigger window in Pabbly Connect. This feature allows you to set a specific time for the automation to run daily.

Choose the frequency as ‘Every Day’ and set the time to when you want to receive your reminders. For example, you can set it to 8 AM. This way, every morning at 8 AM, Pabbly Connect will execute the workflow to fetch today’s events from Google Calendar.

3. Fetching Today’s Events from Google Calendar

After setting the trigger, the next step is to fetch today’s events from Google Calendar. In the action window, search for ‘Date Time Formatter’ and select it. This will allow you to get the current date, which is essential for filtering events.

For the action event, select ‘Current Date’. You will need to specify the format in which you want to receive the date. Choose the format as YYYY-MM-DD and ensure the time is not included. After saving this step, proceed to add another action step where you will select ‘Google Calendar’ to retrieve event details.

• Select ‘Search Events Advance’ as the action event.
• Connect your Google Calendar account and select the calendar from which you want to fetch events.
• Set the time range for fetching events using the current date mapped earlier.

This setup will ensure that Pabbly Connect retrieves all events scheduled for today.

4. Sending WhatsApp Messages with Event Details

With today’s events fetched, the next step is to send these details as WhatsApp messages. In the action step, select ‘Interact’ as the application to send WhatsApp messages. Choose ‘Send WhatsApp Template Message’ as the action event.

To connect your Interact account, you will need a security key from your Interact account settings. Once connected, specify the phone number where you want to receive the reminders and select the template you created in Interact for WhatsApp messages.

• Enter the country code and your WhatsApp number.
• Map the dynamic variables from the Google Calendar event details into the WhatsApp message template.
• Test the configuration to ensure that the message is sent successfully.

This method ensures that every day, you receive a WhatsApp message with all your event details, thanks to Pabbly Connect.

5. Testing and Activating Your Workflow

Once all the steps are configured, it’s crucial to test your workflow to ensure everything is functioning correctly. Use the test feature in Pabbly Connect to simulate the workflow execution. Check that the WhatsApp messages are received as expected.

If the test is successful, activate your workflow. Now, every day at the scheduled time, Pabbly Connect will automatically fetch your Google Calendar events and send you reminders via WhatsApp, keeping you updated on your daily schedule.

Conclusion

By using Pabbly Connect, you can seamlessly automate the process of receiving WhatsApp reminders for your Google Calendar events. This integration not only saves time but also ensures you never miss an important event. Start using this powerful automation today!