Bot that sends automated reminder messages/emails/whatsapps

Question

I'm trying to create some sort of Bot that sends me automated reminder mails on my email account or text message on my phone.

Where I live, trash gets collected according to the trash type (e.g. plastic, paper etc.). So let's say every second Monday paper trash gets collected. Often times i forget to take the trash out though so I want to create some sort of bot that reminds me on my phone.

I'm really not sure where to start looking for possible solutions. Will Microsoft Azure and its services be a viable option?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Answer 1

Sounds like IFTT (If-This-Then-That) might be something that you're looking for. Especially to use it for for getting relevant reminders. Here is a quote from its about page:

IFTTT is a free platform that helps you do more with all your apps and devices

PS: haven't found a way yet to make something like this to work:

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