SMSAlert

Setup in 5 minutes

From installation to the first SMS sent automatically

No need to configure servers, no hardware to ship anywhere. The phone you already have in your company becomes part of your messaging infrastructure.

1

Download the app from Google Play

Search for "SMSAlert Sync" in the Google Play Store and install it on any Android phone — the model or Android version doesn't matter.

2

Set it as the default messaging app

Android asks you to choose the main SMS app. Select SMSAlert Sync — from now on, all SMS messages sent and received on that phone go through the platform.

3

Scan QR code from SMSAlert account

The app automatically links to your account. The phone appears instantly in the dashboard as an active sending channel.

4

The platform sends via your phone

SMS messages generated by the SMSAlert API are automatically delivered via that phone's SIM. The recipient sees your number — not an aggregator number.


What you get with SMSAlert Sync

SMS infrastructure with no hardware investment, starting from a phone you already own.

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Use the phone you already have

Any Android in your company can become a gateway. No new equipment to buy, no waiting for delivery — install the app and you're up and running in a few minutes.

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Send from your number

Your customers see your company's real number, not a generic operator or aggregator number. Their replies arrive directly in your SMSAlert inbox.

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Zero cost per message

You pay your SIM subscription to your carrier and that's it. Regardless of volume, the monthly cost stays fixed and predictable.

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Distribute traffic across multiple phones

High volume? Add more phones with SMSAlert Sync and the platform automatically distributes messages among them — each phone at optimal capacity.

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Same API, zero changes

If you've already integrated the SMSAlert API, you don't change a single line of code. Activate the app in the dashboard and messages are automatically routed via your phone.

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Receive replies too

SMS messages received on the Sync phone appear automatically in your SMSAlert conversation inbox. Your team replies from the platform, without touching the physical phone.


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For continuous delivery without delays

SMSAlert Sync works best when the phone is permanently plugged in and kept active. Android intelligently manages battery consumption on idle phones, which can affect the exact delivery time during periods of inactivity. For applications where every second matters — such as OTP or alarms — we recommend either keeping the phone plugged in, or using the hardware GSM modem, designed specifically for non-stop availability.


SMSAlert Sync vs. Hardware GSM Modem

Both use your SIM and the same API. The difference is in the use case and the level of availability required.

Modem GSM Hardware
Required hardware
The phone you already have
Dedicated device (custody)
Initial setup
5 minutes, app only
Configuration and shipping
Monthly cost
Included in Business €5.99
Plan Enterprise €12.99+
24/7 non-stop availability
We recommend permanent power
Designed for this
Message buffer during interruptions
24h queue
Automatic restart after power failure
Automatic
Distribution across multiple devices
Multiple phones
Multiple modems
Best suited for
Medium volume, quick start, flexibility
High volume, maximum availability

You can combine both — Sync as the primary channel, hardware as the dedicated backup channel.

Discover the Hardware GSM Modem →

Requirements

Which phone works?

Practically any Android from the last 6 years. You don't need a new or high-performance phone — the app is lightweight and works even on budget models.

Minimum requirements
Operating system Android 6.0+
Active SIM Any carrier, any plan
Internet connection Wi-Fi or mobile data
Required permissions SMS + default messaging
SMSAlert account Plan Business
Features

What the app does

Sends and receives SMS messages automatically
Acts as the default Android messaging app — all SMS messages pass through it, synced bidirectionally with the SMSAlert platform.
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Automatic load balancing across multiple devices
If you have multiple phones with Sync active, the platform distributes traffic among them and prevents overloading a single SIM.
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Real-time delivery status
Each sent SMS reports its status back to the platform: sent, delivered, failed — visible in the dashboard and via webhook.
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Inbound conversations in inbox
Replies received on the phone's SIM appear automatically in the SMSAlert conversation inbox — your team replies from the browser, not from the phone.

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Write to us directly.

Yes, the phone remains functional for calls and normal apps. However, for optimal performance as a gateway, we recommend it be a phone dedicated to this role — permanently plugged in and without other battery-draining apps. Many customers use an old phone taken out of active use.

Messages that could not be sent at that moment are handled by the platform via a fallback channel — if you've configured another channel (SMS via carrier, another phone with Sync or a hardware modem), delivery continues automatically on that channel. That's why we recommend keeping the phone permanently plugged in and, for critical scenarios, an active backup channel.

Yes. You can add as many phones as you want. The Business plan includes one phone, and each additional phone is added at €2.99/month. The platform automatically distributes messages among them to balance traffic and avoid carrier limits on a single SIM.

The hardware modem is the right choice when you need guaranteed non-stop availability — for example for OTP, alarms or critical notifications where a delay of a few minutes is not acceptable. It has a message buffer, automatic restart after a power outage and is designed to run continuously without intervention. SMSAlert Sync is ideal for medium volume, quick start and flexibility — without investment in additional hardware.

No. If you already use the unified SMSAlert API, you don't change a single line of code. Add the phone to your account, set the routing rules in the dashboard and the platform automatically routes messages via Sync according to your priorities.

Included in the Business plan · €5.99/month · additional phone €2.99

The phone in the drawer can do more.

Activate the Business plan, download SMSAlert Sync and in a few minutes you'll be sending automated SMS messages from your number, via your SIM.

No hardware. No complicated setup. Active in a few minutes.