Render/Send File Attachments via WhatsApp #2108
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Requires #2168 to be done first |
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When implementing this, it's important to note that upfront it's only supported for Canada & US when using SMS https://support.twilio.com/hc/en-us/articles/223179808-Sending-and-receiving-MMS-messages |
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Hey good eye @chrismatix, I previously spoke with Twilio about MMS and this article/reasoning is the exact reason why I hadn't made a ticket for rendering/sending file attachments through SMS/MMS, and rather only via WhatsApp |
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We need to be able to render image, video, text, and PDF files via WhatsApp. We should also be able to send them via WhatsApp through in the UI.
MediaUrlparameter in yourHTTP POST requestsMedia content is currently only supported in Session Messages. Messaging sessions are created when a user responds to a template message you send them, or starts a conversation by messaging your number on WhatsApp. These sessions stay active for 24 hours after the last message they send you. If the WhatsApp session with a user expires, you must wait for an inbound message to create a new session before you can send them a media message.
Through Twilio:WhatsApp, the following file types are possible:
Design Note
With video files, we should not have a video player in the beginning. Instead, we should allow users to download the file and then watch it.
Design Note
We can use the same order of the icons within the input bar that we already have (emojis, templates, attachments).
Design Note
Please use the paperclip icon from this website:
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