Android SMS Gateway for WooCommerce Stores

An Android SMS Gateway for WooCommerce Uses Your Phone as the Core Hardware

An Android SMS gateway for WooCommerce sends order confirmations and abandoned-cart reminders straight from a handset on your current carrier plan. You avoid the $0.0075 to $0.05 per-message fees common with Twilio or Plivo. FlixySMS installs on any recent Android device and turns that phone into the gateway hardware.

Device Setup and Throughput Numbers

Install the app from the Play Store, grant SMS permissions, and register the device under your account. A single handset processes 30 to 100 SMS per minute before carrier throttling appears. Add a second phone and the system parallelizes sends across both SIMs for 60 to 200 messages per minute.

Phone Model Examples

• Google Pixel 7 handles 85 SMS per minute on T-Mobile.
• Samsung Galaxy S23 reaches 95 SMS per minute on Verizon.
• OnePlus 11 maintains 70 SMS per minute on AT&T with multi-segment messages.

See the full steps on our How it Works page.

WooCommerce Webhook Configuration

Create a custom webhook inside WooCommerce for events such as order created, order completed, and order refunded. Point the webhook URL to the FlixySMS endpoint you receive after signing in. Each payload arrives as JSON with fields for order ID, customer phone, and item list.

{
  "order_id": 4872,
  "billing_phone": "+15551234567",
  "status": "processing",
  "items": [
    {"name": "Wireless Earbuds", "qty": 1}
  ]
}

Map those fields to an SMS template in the app. The template supports variables like {order_id} and {customer_name}. Multi-segment messages longer than 160 characters are split automatically with concatenation headers.

Two-Way Messaging and Auto-Responders

Inbound replies trigger rules you define. A customer texting STOP receives an opt-out confirmation within three seconds. Texting HELP returns store hours and support contact details. You can also route unknown keywords to a staff phone for live replies.

Common Keyword Rules

• STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE adds the number to a do-not-contact list.
• ORDER returns the latest status for the last three orders tied to that phone.
• COUPON sends a 15-percent-off code valid for 48 hours.

Review sample rule sets in the FAQ.

Contact and Group Management

Import customer phones from a Google Sheets file with columns for name, phone, and tags. A sheet with 2,500 rows uploads in under 90 seconds. Create groups such as "Recent Buyers" or "Abandoned Cart" for targeted sends. Delivery receipts update the sheet status column automatically.

Cost Comparison Table

Provider Type	Per-Message Fee	Monthly Platform Fee	Notes
Traditional API	$0.0075–$0.05	$0	Carrier fees apply per send
FlixySMS (Free)	Carrier rate	$0	500 SMS quota
FlixySMS (Pro)	Carrier rate	$19	5,000 SMS quota
FlixySMS (Business)	Carrier rate	$49	20,000 SMS quota + priority queue

Check current limits on the Pricing page.

API Access for Custom Workflows

Programmatic sends use the REST endpoint documented at API Documentation. A simple cURL request posts the message body, recipient list, and optional schedule time. Responses include message IDs you can poll for delivery status.

Scaling Beyond One Store

Merchants running multiple WooCommerce sites connect each store to the same FlixySMS account and route messages by store ID. A Business plan supports up to five concurrent Android devices. Enterprise users add custom SLAs and dedicated account management through our Contact form.

Next Steps

Create an account at the Dashboard to receive your webhook URL and start testing order notifications today.