How to connect Captions and Smsapi
Create a New Scenario to Connect Captions and Smsapi
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Captions, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Captions or Smsapi will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Captions or Smsapi, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Captions Node
Select the Captions node from the app selection panel on the right.

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Configure the Captions
Click on the Captions node to configure it. You can modify the Captions URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Smsapi Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Captions node, select Smsapi from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Smsapi.

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Authenticate Smsapi
Now, click the Smsapi node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Smsapi settings. Authentication allows you to use Smsapi through Latenode.
Configure the Captions and Smsapi Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Captions and Smsapi Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Captions, Smsapi, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Captions and Smsapi integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Captions and Smsapi (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Captions and Smsapi
Captions + Smsapi + Google Sheets: When a video caption generation request completes successfully, an SMS notification is sent, and the details are logged in a Google Sheet.
Captions + Smsapi + Discord bot: When a new caption is generated, send an SMS alert to a specified phone number and also send a message via Discord Bot in a specified channel.
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About Captions
Need accurate, automated captions for videos? Integrate Captions with Latenode to generate and sync subtitles across platforms. Automate video accessibility for marketing, training, or support. Latenode adds scheduling, file handling, and error control to Captions, making scalable captioning workflows simple and efficient.
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About Smsapi
Use Smsapi in Latenode to automate SMS notifications and alerts within your workflows. Send appointment reminders, order updates, or critical alerts automatically based on triggers from your apps. Unlike basic SMS integrations, Latenode allows you to customize messages with data transformations and conditional logic, ensuring relevant and timely communication for each user, scaling with your business needs.
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FAQ Captions and Smsapi
How can I connect my Captions account to Smsapi using Latenode?
To connect your Captions account to Smsapi on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Captions and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Captions and Smsapi accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I send SMS notifications when captions are generated?
Yes, you can! Latenode allows you to automate SMS alerts via Smsapi whenever Captions generates new captions, keeping your team instantly informed. Benefit from increased responsiveness.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Captions with Smsapi?
Integrating Captions with Smsapi allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Send SMS notifications when new captions are created.
- Alert users about completed captioning tasks via SMS.
- Distribute download links for captions via SMS.
- Send SMS reminders for caption reviews and approvals.
- Automate caption-related alerts to specific phone numbers.
Can I use JavaScript to enhance my Captions-Smsapi workflows?
Yes! Latenode supports JavaScript, enabling complex data transformations and custom logic beyond simple connections in your workflows.
Are there any limitations to the Captions and Smsapi integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex caption formatting may not transfer perfectly to SMS.
- SMS message length limits apply when sending lengthy caption content.
- Real-time caption syncing via SMS is not supported due to API limitations.