Respond to VOIPo SMS from remote device?

[Ansextra]

I have just activated SMS on my account. I am wondering if anyone knows of any way to respond to an incoming SMS from a remote device possibly using a SIP Client? I know I can have the messages forwarded to my primary cell phone number but I can't respond from that having it come from my VOIPo number. Any suggestions as to if and how this can be accomplished?

[VOIPoBrandon]

Hello,

You may want to look into the forward to email option. Email replies will be sent back via SMS network (beta).

[Ansextra]

Hi Brandon,

That works. It's a bit of a kludge but it works.

Thanks for the help.

[Ansextra]

Just another thought Brandon... Is there any way to initiate a text from a phone other than by replying to a prior message? In other words, if I need to text someone and I'm not in front of the PC is there any way for me to do that?

[VOIPoBrandon]

Just another thought Brandon... Is there any way to initiate a text from a phone other than by replying to a prior message? In other words, if I need to text someone and I'm not in front of the PC is there any way for me to do that?

You would need to essentially use the web portal / mobile browser / data connection at this time.

We are looking into other options to provide more convenience and access and hope to have them available at some point in future.

[Ansextra]

So basically I need to go to my portal on my smartphone to do this? That's fine but I want to make sure I'm understanding correctly. I really hope other options are on the way. Thanks again for all of your help.

[VOIPoTim]

So basically I need to go to my portal on my smartphone to do this? That's fine but I want to make sure I'm understanding correctly. I really hope other options are on the way. Thanks again for all of your help.

For now, yes. We may add additional options in the future.

[Ansextra]

Thanks Tim. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the new options...

[chevyman]

A work around is to save 1 old email for each person then you can reply to that email to send new SMS to that person. Voipo Really need apps for Android, iPhone, Windows & Linux. its a hassle to login to cpanel to send SMS!

[Ansextra]

Thanks for the suggestion. I guess that's the best we can do for now...