Configure SMS messaging in Remote Manager

You can configure a XBee device to use SMS functionality in Remote Manager. This feature uses a "request connect" operation and asks a device to make a full TCP connection to Remote Manager. For a device with SMS capability this can be significantly lower on latency and data cap consumption, as it does not involve polling.

Each device must be individually configured in Remote Manager to use this feature.

When the device receives an SMS message, it examines the message. If the phone number matches and content contains the correct service ID, it is processed internally rather than being delivered as user data.

By default, the device is configured with 32075 as the Remote Manger phone number and idgp as the Remote Manager service ID. If you need an alternate short (domestic) code or a long (international) code, you can re-configure the device using the DP (Remote Manager Phone Number) and RI (Remote Manager Service ID) commands.

Note The SMS provision feature cannot be used. This feature is found by selecting a device and then choosing More > SMS > Provision. Attempts to enable this feature are ignored.

1. Set up a persistent connection to connect the device to Remote Manager using one of the following methods:
   • Remote Manager: A persistent connection can be set up in Remote Manager. This option should be used when you have many deployed devices and no local access. See Set up a persistent connection to a remote XBee.
   • XCTU: This option allows immediate access, and should be used when you have local access, such as when using a development kit or in a lab environment. See DO (Device Options) and MO (Remote Manager Options). Both must be enabled.
2. Log in to Remote Manager.
3. Click Devices.
4. Select the device that you want to configure.
5. Click Details.
6. Click Action > Configure SMS.
7. In the Phone Number field, enter the device's SIM card phone number. You can use the PH (Phone Number) command to discover the device's phone number.
8. Expand the More Options section.

   • If you are using SMS in the United States only, make sure the Server Phone is 32075 and the Server Keyword is idgp. These are the default values allowed by the device.

   • If you are using SMS outside of the United States, enter the following:

     • Server Phone: 447537431797

     • Server Keyword: idgp .

       Because Server Phone is not the default used by the device, you must also update the DP (Remote Manager Phone Number) setting and RI (Remote Manager Service ID) setting on the device so that they match the Server Phone and Server Keyword settings.

9. Click Save.