How do I install FlixySMS on Android?

Download the app from the Play Store, grant SMS permissions, and link your SIM. The device then acts as the gateway for all sends.

What is the send speed on a single phone?

Most carriers allow 30 to 100 SMS per minute. Multi-device setups increase total throughput by running phones in parallel.

Does FlixySMS support multi-segment messages?

Yes. Messages over 160 characters are split automatically with proper concatenation headers so recipients see one continuous text.

Can I connect Shopify to FlixySMS?

Yes. The native Shopify integration sends order confirmations and abandoned-cart messages using your existing Android gateway.

What happens if I exceed my plan quota?

Sends pause until the next billing cycle. Upgrade at any time through the dashboard to raise limits.

SMSMessage Android with FlixySMS Gateway

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Turn an Android phone into a self-hosted SMS gateway. FlixySMS supports bulk campaigns, Shopify and WooCommerce integrations, two-way replies, and per-plan quotas that replace per-message carrier fees.

FlixySMS converts any Android phone into a self-hosted SMS gateway that handles bulk campaigns without carrier per-message fees.

Getting started with smsmessage android

Install the FlixySMS app from the Play Store on a dedicated Android device. Pair it with your existing SIM and carrier plan to begin sending immediately.

A typical handset processes 30 SMS per minute on standard networks and up to 100 SMS per minute when the carrier permits higher throughput. Multi-device clusters scale this further by distributing load across phones.

See the full setup steps on our How it Works page.

Device requirements

Android 8.0 or newer with 2 GB RAM
Active SIM with SMS allowance
Stable Wi-Fi or mobile data for API calls

Bulk SMS campaigns in practice

Create a contact list by importing CSV files or pulling from Google Sheets. FlixySMS supports multi-segment messages that split automatically at 160 characters while preserving concatenation headers.

Shopify order confirmations trigger through the native integration. WooCommerce abandoned-cart flows use the same event hooks.

Traditional APIs charge between $0.0075 and $0.05 per message. FlixySMS keeps costs at your carrier rate spread across the flat monthly subscription listed on the Pricing page.

Two-way conversations and auto-responders

Inbound messages can fire pre-set replies. Common triggers include STOP for compliance and HELP for support requests.

Configure these rules inside the dashboard at /dashboard. Responses stay within the same conversation thread for easy tracking.

API usage for developers

The REST endpoint accepts JSON payloads for scheduled sends and delivery callbacks.

{
  "to": "+15551234567",
  "message": "Order #4821 shipped today.",
  "segment": true
}

Full reference lives in the API Documentation.

Integration examples

Shopify: order confirmations and tracking updates
WooCommerce: status change webhooks
Google Sheets: nightly bulk import of 500 rows
Custom webhooks: any internal tool emitting JSON

Integration	Trigger Event	Example Volume
Shopify	Order placed	120 per day
WooCommerce	Abandoned cart	40 per day
Google Sheets	Import job	500 per hour

Delivery tracking and reporting

Every send logs status codes and timestamps. Export reports as CSV for reconciliation.

Read recent case studies on the Blog.

Limitations and tradeoffs

Daily quotas depend on the chosen plan at /pricing. Exceeding the limit pauses further sends until the next cycle.

Carrier throttling remains the main variable; test on your specific network before large campaigns.

Pricing tiers overview

Free tier allows 100 messages monthly. Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans increase both quota and device count.

Visit /pricing for current numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common setup questions appear on the FAQ page.

For more operator tips check the latest posts on our Blog.

Ready to run your first campaign? Start at the dashboard signup.