{"id":89082,"date":"2026-09-24T16:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/?p=89082"},"modified":"2026-09-24T16:26:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:26:24","slug":"android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/","title":{"rendered":"Android SMS Gateway API: Send, Receive and Reply to SMS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style data-wp-block-html=\"css\">\n    p { margin: 14px 0; }\n    a { color: #2563eb; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }\n    a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n    ul, ol { padding-left: 24px; }\n    li { margin-bottom: 8px; }\n    .lead { font-size: 19px; color: #374151; }\n    .box { background: #f9fafb; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; margin: 24px 0; }\n    .cta { background: #eff6ff; border: 1px solid #bfdbfe; border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin: 34px 0; }\n    .cta h2, .cta h3 { margin-top: 0; border: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n    .button { display: inline-block; background: #2563eb; color: #ffffff !important; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 10px; text-decoration: none; }\n    .note { background: #fff7ed; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0; }\n    .warning { background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #fecaca; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin: 24px 0; }\n    table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 22px 0; font-size: 15px; }\n    th, td { border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; padding: 12px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }\n    th { background: #f3f4f6; color: #111827; }\n    code { background: #f3f4f6; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 5px; font-size: 90%; }\n    pre { background: #111827; color: #f9fafb; padding: 18px; border-radius: 12px; overflow-x: auto; line-height: 1.6; }\n    .toc { background: #f9fafb; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px; margin: 28px 0; }\n    .toc h2 { margin-top: 0; border: 0; padding-bottom: 0; font-size: 24px; }\n    .example-message { background: #f8fafc; border-left: 5px solid #2563eb; padding: 18px; margin: 22px 0; border-radius: 10px; }\n    .image-placeholder { border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1; background: #f8fafc; color: #475569; border-radius: 14px; padding: 18px; margin: 26px 0; font-size: 15px; }\n    .flow { text-align: center; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.9; }\n    @media (max-width: 680px) { h1 { font-size: 32px; } }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead wp-block-paragraph\">An Android phone can do more than send and receive text messages manually. With the right gateway and API layer, it can become a programmable SMS endpoint for your apps, automations, CRMs, n8n workflows, Make.com scenarios, and AI agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/\">AutoForward Text<\/a>, you can use an Android phone and its existing SIM as an <strong>SMS gateway API<\/strong>. Incoming SMS can trigger webhooks, outbound SMS can be sent through an API, and automation systems can reply to supported messages through dedicated reply endpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-API-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-API-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-API-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-API-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-API.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This lets you keep the mobile number and SIM you already use while adding a programmable layer around the SMS channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Install the Android gateway:<\/strong> Download <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.autoforwardtext.app\">AutoForward Text from Google Play<\/a> on the Android phone that holds your SIM. Sign in, grant the SMS permissions, and allow the app to run in the background. Once the phone appears in your dashboard, you can connect a webhook and create an API key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#What_You_Can_Do_with_the_API\" >What You Can Do with the API<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#How_the_Architecture_Works\" >How the Architecture Works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Incoming_SMS\" >Incoming SMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Outgoing_SMS\" >Outgoing SMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Reply_to_an_Incoming_SMS\" >Reply to an Incoming SMS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Receive_SMS_Through_a_Webhook\" >Receive SMS Through a Webhook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Send_SMS_Using_the_Android_Gateway_API\" >Send SMS Using the Android Gateway API<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Reply_to_an_Incoming_SMS-2\" >Reply to an Incoming SMS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Send_vs_Reply_What_Is_the_Difference\" >Send vs Reply: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Build_a_Two-Way_SMS_Workflow\" >Build a Two-Way SMS Workflow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Android_SMS_Gateway_API_vs_Twilio\" >Android SMS Gateway API vs Twilio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#When_an_Android_SMS_Gateway_Makes_Sense\" >When an Android SMS Gateway Makes Sense<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Existing_Business_Mobile_Number\" >Existing Business Mobile Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Field_or_Service_Phone\" >Field or Service Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#CRM_and_Helpdesk_Integration\" >CRM and Helpdesk Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#AI_and_Automation\" >AI and Automation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Markets_Where_Cloud_Two-Way_SMS_Is_Awkward\" >Markets Where Cloud Two-Way SMS Is Awkward<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Low_to_Moderate_Operational_Messaging\" >Low to Moderate Operational Messaging<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#When_It_Is_Not_the_Right_Tool\" >When It Is Not the Right Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Build_an_AI_SMS_Agent\" >Build an AI SMS Agent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Security_and_Reliability\" >Security and Reliability<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Use_API_Keys\" >Use API Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Use_Idempotency_Keys\" >Use Idempotency Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Keep_the_Android_Gateway_Online\" >Keep the Android Gateway Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Watch_Android_Background_Restrictions\" >Watch Android Background Restrictions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Log_and_Monitor_Failures\" >Log and Monitor Failures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Common_Problems_and_Fixes\" >Common Problems and Fixes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#What_is_an_Android_SMS_Gateway_API\" >What is an Android SMS Gateway API?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Can_Android_receive_SMS_through_a_webhook\" >Can Android receive SMS through a webhook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Can_I_send_SMS_through_an_API_using_my_Android_phone\" >Can I send SMS through an API using my Android phone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Can_I_reply_to_an_incoming_SMS_through_an_API\" >Can I reply to an incoming SMS through an API?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Does_the_Android_phone_need_to_stay_online\" >Does the Android phone need to stay online?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Can_I_use_my_existing_SIM_and_phone_number\" >Can I use my existing SIM and phone number?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Does_this_work_with_n8n\" >Does this work with n8n?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Does_this_work_with_Makecom\" >Does this work with Make.com?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Can_I_build_an_AI_SMS_agent_with_it\" >Can I build an AI SMS agent with it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Is_this_a_replacement_for_Twilio\" >Is this a replacement for Twilio?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Is_an_Android_SMS_Gateway_suitable_for_bulk_SMS_marketing\" >Is an Android SMS Gateway suitable for bulk SMS marketing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/android-sms-gateway-api-send-receive-and-reply-to-sms\/#Turn_Your_Android_Phone_Into_an_SMS_API_Gateway\" >Turn Your Android Phone Into an SMS API Gateway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Android_SMS_Gateway_API\"><\/span>What Is an Android SMS Gateway API?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>Android SMS gateway API<\/strong> uses a real Android phone and SIM as the SMS endpoint, then adds API and webhook access around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The phone still handles the telecom side. It receives incoming SMS through the mobile network and sends outgoing SMS through the SIM. The API layer makes those actions available to other software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"flow\">Mobile Network<br>\u2195<br>Android Phone + SIM<br>\u2195<br>AutoForward Text<br>\u2195<br>API \/ Webhooks \/ Automation<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Android SMS Gateway<\/th><th>Cloud SMS API<\/th><th>Basic SMS Forwarder<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Uses a real Android phone and SIM<\/td><td>Uses a cloud messaging provider<\/td><td>Usually forwards messages to another destination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can expose SMS to APIs and webhooks<\/td><td>Usually exposes SMS to APIs and webhooks<\/td><td>May not provide programmable replies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can keep an existing mobile number<\/td><td>Usually uses provider-managed numbers<\/td><td>Depends on the app and workflow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Android device remains part of the system<\/td><td>No physical phone required<\/td><td>Physical phone is often involved<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important point is that an Android gateway does not replace the SIM. It makes the SIM-based SMS channel programmable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Can_Do_with_the_API\"><\/span>What You Can Do with the API<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Capability<\/th><th>Direction<\/th><th>Typical Use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Receive SMS<\/td><td>Android \u2192 webhook<\/td><td>Send incoming messages to n8n, Make.com, CRM, AI, or your own app<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Send SMS<\/td><td>API \u2192 Android<\/td><td>Send a new outbound message through the phone&#8217;s SIM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reply to SMS<\/td><td>Workflow \u2192 original sender<\/td><td>Respond to an incoming conversation programmatically<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Forward SMS<\/td><td>SMS \u2192 email \/ webhook \/ other channel<\/td><td>Route incoming messages to the systems your team already uses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trigger automation<\/td><td>SMS \u2192 workflow<\/td><td>Create CRM tasks, alerts, tickets, or business actions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AI-generated replies<\/td><td>SMS \u2192 AI \u2192 SMS<\/td><td>Build an AI SMS assistant or first-line agent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Architecture_Works\"><\/span>How the Architecture Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incoming_SMS\"><\/span>Incoming SMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"flow\">Customer sends SMS<br>\u2193<br>Android phone receives it<br>\u2193<br>AutoForward Text processes the message<br>\u2193<br>Webhook sends the message to your workflow<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outgoing_SMS\"><\/span>Outgoing SMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"flow\">Your App \/ CRM \/ n8n \/ Make<br>\u2193 <br>API request<br>AutoForward Text<br>\u2193<br>Android gateway<br>\u2193<br> SMS<br>Recipient<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reply_to_an_Incoming_SMS\"><\/span>Reply to an Incoming SMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"flow\">Incoming SMS<br>\u2193 <br>webhook<br>Business logic or AI<br>\u2193<br> reply endpoint<br>AutoForward Text<br>\u2193<br>Android phone<br>\u2193 <br>SMS<br>Original sender<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-Core-Functions.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-Core-Functions.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-Core-Functions-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Android-SMS-Gateway-Core-Functions-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Receive_SMS_Through_a_Webhook\"><\/span>Receive SMS Through a Webhook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incoming SMS messages can be forwarded from the Android device to a webhook so your application or automation platform can process them in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A webhook can pass message details such as the sender, message content, device information, and reply information that lets the workflow respond without manually rebuilding the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"example-message\">\n<p><strong>Example incoming SMS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Can you confirm my appointment for tomorrow?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your webhook endpoint can receive the message, look up the customer in a CRM, pass the content to an AI agent, or trigger any other workflow you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"note\">\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> The exact webhook fields depend on the workflow configuration. The key idea is that incoming SMS becomes structured data that your automation can use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_SMS_Using_the_Android_Gateway_API\"><\/span>Send SMS Using the Android Gateway API<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/autoforward-api-keys.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/autoforward-api-keys-1024x640.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/autoforward-api-keys-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/autoforward-api-keys-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/autoforward-api-keys-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/autoforward-api-keys.jpeg 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoForward Text exposes a Messaging API for sending SMS through enabled Android gateways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">API keys are created from the dashboard for automation systems such as n8n, Make.com, Zapier, AI agents, or your own application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<p><strong>Messaging API endpoints:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><code>POST \/api\/v1\/messages\/{message_id}\/reply<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>POST \/api\/v1\/sms\/messages\/{message_id}\/reply<\/code><\/p>\n<p><code>POST \/api\/v1\/sms\/send<\/code><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send a new SMS, call:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">POST \/api\/v1\/sms\/send\n\nAuthorization: Bearer aft_live_...\nIdempotency-Key: your-unique-request-id\nContent-Type: application\/json\n\n{\"device_id\":27,\"to\":\"+14155552671\",\"text\":\"Hello from AutoForwardText\"}<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Field<\/th><th>Purpose<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><code>device_id<\/code><\/td><td>The Android gateway that should send the SMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>to<\/code><\/td><td>The destination phone number in international format<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>text<\/code><\/td><td>The SMS message content<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>Authorization<\/code><\/td><td>Bearer API key created in your AutoForward Text account<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><code>Idempotency-Key<\/code><\/td><td>A unique request identifier used to reduce accidental duplicate sends<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reply_to_an_Incoming_SMS-2\"><\/span>Reply to an Incoming SMS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For conversational workflows, replying is often more useful than sending a completely new message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AutoForward Text provides reply endpoints for supported messages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">POST \/api\/v1\/messages\/{message_id}\/reply\n\nPOST \/api\/v1\/sms\/messages\/{message_id}\/reply<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The workflow can take the incoming message ID, process the content, and then send the response back through the original SMS route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"example-message\">\n<p><strong>Customer:<\/strong><br>Is my order ready?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automation \/ AI:<\/strong><br>Yes, your order is ready for pickup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"flow\">Incoming SMS<br>\u2193<br>Webhook<br>\u2193<br>CRM \/ AI \/ Business Logic<br>\u2193<br>Reply API<br>\u2193<br>Android SMS Gateway<br>\u2193<br>Customer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Send_vs_Reply_What_Is_the_Difference\"><\/span>Send vs Reply: What Is the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Send SMS<\/th><th>Reply to SMS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>You choose the destination number<\/td><td>The destination comes from the original conversation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Creates a new outbound message<\/td><td>Responds to an incoming message<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uses <code>POST \/api\/v1\/sms\/send<\/code><\/td><td>Uses a message-specific reply endpoint<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good for alerts, reminders, and outbound workflows<\/td><td>Good for two-way conversations and automation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Requires <code>device_id<\/code>, <code>to<\/code>, and <code>text<\/code><\/td><td>Uses the existing message context plus your reply content<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_a_Two-Way_SMS_Workflow\"><\/span>Build a Two-Way SMS Workflow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"flow\">Incoming SMS<br>\u2192 Webhook<br>\u2192 Business Logic \/ AI<br>\u2192 Reply API<br>\u2192 Customer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>n8n:<\/strong> receive the SMS in a Webhook node, process it, and call the reply API.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make.com:<\/strong> trigger a scenario from the incoming webhook and send the response back through the API.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CRM:<\/strong> create or update a contact record, then send an automated response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helpdesk:<\/strong> open a support ticket and acknowledge the customer by SMS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom application:<\/strong> receive webhook events in PHP, Node.js, Python, or another backend and decide how to respond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI agent:<\/strong> use the incoming SMS as the prompt, apply business rules, and send the AI-generated reply back through the same number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a deeper n8n walkthrough, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/how-to-send-and-receive-sms-with-n8n-using-your-android-phone\/\">How to Send and Receive SMS with n8n Using Your Android Phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Make.com, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/make-com-sms-ai-agent\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"89043\">How to Build an SMS AI Agent with Make.com Using Your Android Phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Android_SMS_Gateway_API_vs_Twilio\"><\/span>Android SMS Gateway API vs Twilio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Android SMS Gateway<\/th><th>Twilio<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Uses an existing mobile\/SIM number<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Usually uses a Twilio-managed number<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical phone required<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>API and webhook workflows<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uses local mobile plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloud-only<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good for keeping an existing mobile line<\/td><td>Excellent fit<\/td><td>Usually not the main reason to choose it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good for cloud telecom infrastructure<\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Excellent fit<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_an_Android_SMS_Gateway_Makes_Sense\"><\/span>When an Android SMS Gateway Makes Sense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Existing_Business_Mobile_Number\"><\/span>Existing Business Mobile Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your customers already know and text a mobile number. Instead of replacing it, you can connect that line to automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Field_or_Service_Phone\"><\/span>Field or Service Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A field technician, branch, dispatch phone, or service team may already rely on a local SIM. The gateway can expose incoming messages to the rest of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CRM_and_Helpdesk_Integration\"><\/span>CRM and Helpdesk Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incoming SMS can create contacts, tickets, tasks, or internal alerts while replies are sent back through the same phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI_and_Automation\"><\/span>AI and Automation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An incoming message can be routed to an AI agent, classified, answered, or escalated automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Markets_Where_Cloud_Two-Way_SMS_Is_Awkward\"><\/span>Markets Where Cloud Two-Way SMS Is Awkward<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some countries, cloud SMS availability, sender rules, or two-way capabilities may not match the simple experience of a local SIM-based phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_to_Moderate_Operational_Messaging\"><\/span>Low to Moderate Operational Messaging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Android gateways are often practical for conversational, support, alerting, and operational workflows where a real mobile line is already part of the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_It_Is_Not_the_Right_Tool\"><\/span>When It Is Not the Right Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Very high-volume messaging:<\/strong> a physical phone and SIM are not designed to replace carrier-grade bulk messaging infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bulk marketing:<\/strong> promotional messaging can involve consent, carrier, registration, and local legal requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone expected to be offline:<\/strong> the Android device is part of the SMS route and must remain available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telecom-grade redundancy:<\/strong> if you need multi-region failover or enterprise messaging infrastructure, a cloud provider may be a better fit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsupported carrier use:<\/strong> your SIM, plan, and carrier rules still apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"warning\">\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> The Android gateway makes SMS programmable; it does not remove carrier rules, consent requirements, or local messaging regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_an_AI_SMS_Agent\"><\/span>Build an AI SMS Agent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box\">\n<div class=\"flow\">Customer SMS<br>\u2193<br>Android Gateway<br>\u2193<br>Webhook<br>\u2193<br>AI Agent<br>\u2193<br>Reply API<br>\u2193<br>Customer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AI layer can answer common questions, qualify leads, collect information, route support requests, or decide when a human should take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a deeper guide to the AI-agent pattern, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoforwardtext.com\/blog\/sms-chatbot\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"89067\">SMS Chatbot: Build an AI SMS Agent with Your Existing Phone Number<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_and_Reliability\"><\/span>Security and Reliability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_API_Keys\"><\/span>Use API Keys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create API keys from the AutoForward Text dashboard for n8n, Make.com, Zapier, AI agents, and other automation systems. Keep keys private and only grant access to systems you trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Idempotency_Keys\"><\/span>Use Idempotency Keys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For outbound sends, include an <code>Idempotency-Key<\/code> with a unique request identifier. This helps reduce accidental duplicate sends when a workflow retries the same API request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Idempotency-Key: order-4821-sms-confirmation<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_Android_Gateway_Online\"><\/span>Keep the Android Gateway Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The phone must remain powered on, connected to the internet, able to send and receive SMS, and allowed to run AutoForward Text reliably in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_Android_Background_Restrictions\"><\/span>Watch Android Background Restrictions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Battery optimization and manufacturer-specific background restrictions can interfere with gateway reliability. Make sure the app is allowed to continue running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Log_and_Monitor_Failures\"><\/span>Log and Monitor Failures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep an eye on delivery failures, offline devices, duplicate workflow attempts, and API errors so problems can be corrected quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Problems_and_Fixes\"><\/span>Common Problems and Fixes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Problem<\/th><th>Likely Cause<\/th><th>What to Check<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Webhook not received<\/td><td>Webhook URL or workflow configuration issue<\/td><td>Check the configured webhook destination and whether the receiving workflow is active<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Android gateway offline<\/td><td>Phone lost internet, power, or background access<\/td><td>Check connectivity, battery optimization, and app status<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SMS permissions missing<\/td><td>Android permissions are not granted<\/td><td>Confirm the required SMS permissions are enabled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Send API accepted but no SMS arrives<\/td><td>Device, SIM, carrier, or destination problem<\/td><td>Check the selected <code>device_id<\/code>, mobile service, recipient number, and logs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duplicate SMS<\/td><td>Workflow retried the request<\/td><td>Use a unique <code>Idempotency-Key<\/code> and avoid duplicate workflow branches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reply does not send<\/td><td>Original message context or reply request is invalid<\/td><td>Check the message ID, reply endpoint, API key, and message status<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrong destination number<\/td><td>Number format issue<\/td><td>Use the full international number such as <code>+14155552671<\/code><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Automation works only while phone is open<\/td><td>Android background restrictions<\/td><td>Allow AutoForward Text to run in the background and disable aggressive battery optimization<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Android_SMS_Gateway_API\"><\/span>What is an Android SMS Gateway API?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Android SMS Gateway API uses a real Android phone and SIM as the SMS endpoint, then exposes sending, receiving, and replying to other software through APIs and webhooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Android_receive_SMS_through_a_webhook\"><\/span>Can Android receive SMS through a webhook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Incoming SMS can be processed by AutoForward Text and forwarded to a webhook so an automation platform, CRM, AI agent, or custom application can handle the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_send_SMS_through_an_API_using_my_Android_phone\"><\/span>Can I send SMS through an API using my Android phone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. AutoForward Text provides <code>POST \/api\/v1\/sms\/send<\/code> for sending SMS through enabled Android gateways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_reply_to_an_incoming_SMS_through_an_API\"><\/span>Can I reply to an incoming SMS through an API?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. 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