š± WhatsApp & Meta API Rules
Smartconnect is a Meta Official Partner. Enabling WhatsApp Automations requires connecting a hard-coded phone number to the Meta API.
ā ļø The Meta API Limitations:
- No Standard App Access: You will no longer use the regular WhatsApp app on your phone. All chats route through the Smartconnect inbox.
- No Voice/Video Calls & No Groups: The API does not support calls or group creation.
- The 24-Hour Approval Warning: Meta strictly reviews all outbound templates. When you create a new template, it can take up to 24 hours to be approved before you can send it.
š” The "Dedicated Number" Strategy: We highly recommend purchasing a secondary, low-cost digital SIM specifically for Smartconnect automations. Keep your main number for regular calls!