🔔 Build a WhatsApp Reminder System for appointments using n8n without any AI or LLMs! Save hours of admin time with automated notifications.
Discover how to create a production-ready automated WhatsApp reminder system that's already saving my clients countless hours of administrative work. In this step-by-step tutorial, I break down the complete workflow for sending appointment reminders with interactive confirmation buttons through WhatsApp Business API.
This no-code automation solution integrates directly with your practice management software (Cliniko) to automatically send timely reminders to patients and collect confirmations - all without requiring any AI agents or complex LLM implementations.
📍 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction to WhatsApp Reminder System
00:45 - Demo of the Reminder System in Action
01:22 - Overview of Required Tools (n8n, Chatwoot, WhatsApp Business API)
02:39 - Understanding WhatsApp Business API Templates & Restrictions
03:57 - Setting Up the Cliniko API Connection
05:08 - Building the n8n Workflow with Schedule Trigger
06:30 - Converting UTC to Local Time for Appointments
07:52 - Getting Patient Details from Cliniko
09:16 - Handling Multiple Appointments for Same Patient
10:35 - Phone Number Formatting for WhatsApp
11:28 - Creating New Contacts in Chatwoot
12:39 - Sending Interactive Reminder Messages
13:22 - Final Testing and Confirmation
14:09 - Conclusion and Implementation Tips
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🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• AI Workflow Platform: https://www.n8n.io
• Cliniko Practice Management: https://www.cliniko.com/
• Previous Video on Inbound Messaging:
https://youtu.be/A9kvAJBTN7Q
• AI Implementation Services: https://cal.com/daniel-welsh-routiq/15min
📱 CONNECT WITH ME:
• Website: https://www.routiq.ai
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpwelsh/
Don't have time to build this yourself? I offer full implementation services for businesses looking to automate their customer service processes. Message me for details!
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