SMS Messages

This section describes how to send SMS messages using Iotellect Server. For example, SMS messages can be send upon alerts.

SMS handling functionality is delivered in a separate SMS plugin. Plugin configuration is described here.

Messages are sent via the Clickatell SMS Gateway. Clickatell is not free, but has several advantages:

  • Highly reliable delivery of SMS messages to most countries of the world
  • No need to connect a cellular phone to your server
  • No third-party software is required
  • Simple configuration

Iotellect is not affiliated with Clickatell in any way. Clickatell does not pay or remunerate Iotellect in any way, and is not otherwise a Iotellect client or partner. The grounds for this recommendation are purely technical.

If your language is other than English, you need to write your messages, using Unicode UTF-16 to provide correct symbols mapping.

To start using Clickatell SMS sending service:

  • Register at http://www.clickatell.com.
  • Log in to Clickatell Central.
  • Go to Manage My Products.
  • Add an HTTP/S connection.
  • Enter only connection name and leave all settings at the defaults (you may want to customize some settings, e.g. lock the IP from which SMS messages are accepted).
  • Enter your Clickatell settings in Iotellect Server SMS Sending configuration and enable SMS sending.

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