A script that leverages an IFTTT webhook receiver to automate outbound Android SMS.
Step 1. Configure your (free) IFTTT account at https://ifttt.com/ Once registered, click your account and select New Applet.
Step 2. Create an applet that uses the Webhooks Receiver module as the THIS trigger. Select Receive a Web request.
Step 3. Choose a single string "event_name" and enter it here. This will be used to correctly aim the web request from vip_blast.py Do not use spaces and try not to use special characters.
Step 4. Select Android SMS as the THAT action and press connect"
Step 5. The Phone number should receive {{value1}} NOTE: you may need to add "+" or "1" to the phone number depending on your geolocation.
Step 6. The Message should receive {{value2}}
Optional Step: Feel free to format around {{value2}} for further SMS customization.
Step 7. Configure your vip.py file with names and numbers.
Step 8. Open vip_blast.py Get ensure "event_name" from Step 3. Get "key" information from Webhook Receiver Documentation on IFTTT Found here https://ifttt.com/maker_webhooks (while logged into IFTTT)
Step 9. Run vip_blast.py and enjoy.