Using Our APIs
SMS API
4 min
overview the sms api allows you to send sms messages to sims and retrieve sms message logs programmatically this functionality mirrors the sms capabilities available in the portal, enabling integration into your own platforms, applications or operational workflows typical use cases include sending configuration commands to devices triggering remote diagnostics delivering security passcodes sending operational alerts monitoring message delivery status core capabilities the sms api supports sending sms to individual sims sending sms to multiple sims sending different messages to different sims retrieving sms delivery logs monitoring delivery status message direction two message directions are supported mt (mobile terminated) – messages sent to a device via the portal or api mo (mobile originated) – messages sent from a device and received by the portal only sms traffic sent via the sim insight platform (portal or api) and replies received via the configured origination number are recorded in the sms log operational considerations sms can only be delivered to sims that are active message delivery depends on network availability and device connectivity delivery status may be updated asynchronously sms functionality may vary by sim type before you begin ensure that the sim type supports sms functionality devices are configured correctly for sms replies (if applicable) your api authentication credentials are valid you understand any applicable rate limits