Smart Location-Based Bin Reminder via Telegram (iOS)
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Automate your household chores with this smart n8n workflow. Get a Telegram reminder to take out the bins when you arrive home, but only on Wednesday evenings after 4 PM. Perfect for ensuring you never miss bin day again!
About This Workflow
This powerful n8n workflow brings intelligent automation to your daily routine, ensuring you never miss important tasks like taking out the bins. Designed for convenience, it leverages location-based triggers, typically initiated from an iOS shortcut or similar service, to detect your arrival at a specific place (e.g., home). Upon activation, the workflow intelligently checks for specific conditions: if it's Wednesday and after 4 PM. Should these conditions be met, a personalized reminder is instantly dispatched to your Telegram chat. This hands-free solution is perfect for busy individuals seeking to streamline household responsibilities and enhance personal productivity, making forgotten chores a thing of the past.
Key Features
- Location-based Triggering: Automatically activates when you arrive at a specific location, integrated seamlessly with iOS.
- Conditional Reminders: Ensures you only receive alerts on specific days and times (e.g., Wednesday after 4 PM).
- Instant Telegram Notifications: Delivers timely reminders directly to your preferred Telegram chat.
- Customizable Messaging: Easily personalize the reminder text to suit any task.
- Streamlined Personal Productivity: A hands-free solution to manage recurring household chores.
How To Use
- Configure the Webhook Trigger: Set up an external service (e.g., an iOS shortcut, Home Assistant automation) to call the
Listen for Location Triggerwebhook URL (https://your-n8n-instance.com/webhook/629cc959-9520-47b8-8e71-Roninimous) when you arrive at your desired location. Ensure your external service sends the recipient'schat_idin the webhook payload. - Adjust Time and Day Conditions (Optional): Modify the
If Today is Wednesday and After 4 PMnode's conditions to match your specific bin collection day and preferred reminder time. The current setup is for Wednesday after 4 PM (whereweekday3 = Wednesday). - Set Up Telegram Credentials: Connect your Telegram account by providing your bot token in the
Send a Remindernode's credentials section. - Customize Reminder Message: Update the
textfield in theSend a Remindernode with your preferred message, e.g., "Remember to put out the recycling!" - Activate Workflow: Enable the workflow in n8n to start receiving your automated, location-based reminders.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"id": "b0159ebf-0dcf-4e49-8046-b5f1222b655f",
"name": "Smart Location-Based Bin Reminder via Telegram (iOS)",
"nodes": 24,
"category": "Personal",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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