Android SMS is a native service that allows you to receive Short Message Service (SMS) messages on your device and send messages to other phone numbers.

Standard carrier rates may apply.

This service requires the IFTTT app for Android.

What is an SMS message on my cell phone?

What is SMS? SMS stands for Short Message Service, which is the formal name for the technology used for text messaging. It’s a way to send short, text-only messages from one phone to another. These messages are usually sent over a cellular data network.

What is the difference between a text message and a SMS message?

SMS stands for Short Message Service and is the most widely used type of text messaging. With a SMS, you can send a message of up to 160 characters to another device. With a MMS, you can send a message including pictures, video or audio content to another device.