Send a Test SMS
The Send Message page lets you try the dispatch flow without first signing up. Before sign-in, you get 10 free guest test SMS (tracked locally in Capacitor Preferences and mirrored in Firestore for cross-device limits). On the Android app, the SMS leaves your real SIM card via SmsManager (or a UI-prompted intent if you prefer the visible path). On the web, the page demonstrates the queueing flow but cannot dispatch a real SMS — there is no iOS-native send and no browser-native send; the actual text only goes out when the Android app picks it up. Carrier rates apply to every SMS that leaves your SIM, including test sends.
How to send a guest test SMS
Five steps to try the dispatch flow before signing in, on a fresh browser or fresh Android install.
- Open Send Message — Navigate to /send-message in the web app or the Android app. No sign-in required for the first 10 sends.
- Enter recipient — Type a phone number in international format (e.g. +12025550123). The form validates the format before letting you continue.
- Compose — Type a short message. The form shows live character and SMS-segment counts so you know if it splits into multiple parts.
- Confirm — Review the recipient and message. On Android, confirm to dispatch via SmsManager. On web, the queue UI shows the job ready for the Android app to pick up.
- Verify delivery — Watch the device confirm delivery. After 10 free sends, sign in with Google to continue with unlimited personal sending (carrier rates apply).