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Sending a text message from my Pi 3 to my cell phone

DJackman
DJackman over 1 year ago

Ok I'm not a programmer, but trying to learn. I am using my Pi 3 to control a door on my chicken coop. I run a crontab twice a day to open and close door. I had it set up to run a python script to open or close the door and send a text message door open, or door closed. I was using Twilio, but now you have to your phone registered and a lot of crap (which all cost more money). I have used it for years very cheap, but now everyone wants paid for the service. Is there a way to code it so I don't need any of these third-party system. I looked into ClickSend it also is going to cost to much for what I am doing. I have read a lot on this but seems like all the info I find is outdated. If someone could help me out I would appreciate it, Caution I will probably need to be spoon fed. As I said I am not a programmer just trying to learn it's all very interesting to me.

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    0 colporteur over 1 year ago

    A few probing questions.

    Confirm the chicken coop Pi (ccP) is in the coop?

    What network access does the ccP have? i.e. wired network, home wifi, it is an access point or none.

    Are you expecting the ccP to deliver messages to the phone anywhere, anytime and anyplace?

    Are you expect SMS text as the message protocol?

    I personally don't get joy out of the "have you tried this method of problem solving." or "do it this way" just ignoring my initial attempt. I have kludged together solutions with Pi's. I like to help see if anything I have works.

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    0 DJackman over 1 year ago in reply to colporteur

    Sorry working all the time. My coop Pi has wireless home WIFI and I would like to be able to receive a message no matter where I'm at. Even if I'm not home I would like to receive a confirmation that the door is open or shut. Don't really care what kind of message just SMS text seemed to be simple at first. Thanks D'Jackman

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    0 DJackman over 1 year ago in reply to colporteur

    Sorry working all the time. My coop Pi has wireless home WIFI and I would like to be able to receive a message no matter where I'm at. Even if I'm not home I would like to receive a confirmation that the door is open or shut. Don't really care what kind of message just SMS text seemed to be simple at first. Thanks D'Jackman

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