IFTTT makes it easy to automate SMS messages, whether you want to receive important alerts, send reminders, or manage customer communication. If you've ever wondered, "Can IFTTT send a text?", the answer is yes! There are multiple ways to do it.
From the IFTTT SMS service to Android automation and third-party integrations, this guide will walk you through each option and help you choose the best method for your needs.
Sending Texts to your phone with the IFTTT SMS Service
IFTTT’s SMS service allows you to send text messages to your own phone. This is ideal for personal notifications that require immediate attention.
When to the IFTTT SMS Service:
The SMS service is best for high-priority alerts, such as:
- Security alerts – Receive a text when your home security camera detects motion or your alarm system is triggered.
- Time-sensitive reminders – Get a text when a meeting is about to start or when it’s time to take medication.
- Smart home monitoring – Be notified when a water leak sensor is triggered, a door is left open, or your thermostat reaches a specific temperature.
- Finance tracking – Receive an SMS when a large transaction occurs in your bank account via a finance app integration such as the Monzo service's Any card purchase above an amount trigger.
How to connect to the IFTTT SMS service:
- Go to the IFTTT SMS service page and press Connect
- Enter your phone number, then press Send PIN
- You'll receive an SMS message with a confirmation code, enter that in the 4 digit PIN field then press connect
Once connected, you can enable Applets via the SMS service page or create your own using the Applet composer. Keep in mind that this service is limited to sending texts to the phone number associated with your IFTTT account.
Sending Texts to Others with the Android SMS Service
The Android SMS service is great for automating SMS messages from your personal phone to your contacts, such as:
- Location-based messages – Automatically send a text when you enter or leave a specific area, such as notifying someone that you arrived home safely.
- Meeting reminders – Send a text a day before an appointment or event to remind attendees and confirm their attendance.
- Customer follow-ups – Automatically send a thank-you text when a prospective customer fills out a form, such as a SurveyMonkey survey.
- Lead generation – Send a follow-up text when someone submits a form from your lead ad, such as a Google Ads form submission: Google Ads on IFTTT.
How to connect to the Android SMS service:
- Install the IFTTT app on your Android phone.
- Got the Android SMS service page on IFTTT.
- Click Connect
- Enable SMS permissions in the app settings.
- On your Android Device, go to settings > Apps > IFTTT > Permissions > SMS > then set to Allow.
Additional SMS Service Options
For businesses, bulk messaging, or sending SMS from a number other than your own several third-party SMS providers integrate with IFTTT. These services allow you to send texts to another number but may require a separate subscription and additional fees.
Available SMS Services:
- ClickSend – Send and receive SMS globally using the ClickSend platform. Integrate SMS into anything. Also supports MMS, Fax, Post, Voice and Email.
- SMS & Text-To-Speech by seven – Send SMS and issue Text-To-Speech calls via the seven SMS Gateway - a Germany based business established 2003.
- GatewayAPI SMS – IFTTT lets you connect GatewayAPI SMS with hundreds of the most popular apps, so you can automate your work and have more time for what matters most — no code required!
Start Automating SMS Messages with IFTTT
Whether you want to receive instant alerts, send automated reminders, or manage business messaging, IFTTT makes it easy to automate SMS communication.
- For personal alerts, use the IFTTT SMS service.
- To send texts from your Android phone, connect the Android SMS service.
- For business or bulk messaging, explore ClickSend, seven, or GatewayAPI.
Start automating today and make sure your most important messages always get delivered.