Boost Your Messaging Efficiency with Free SMS Template

Boost Your Messaging Efficiency with Free SMS Template

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Sending SMS with Pushbullet API 2.1. Comparison with other SMS services
3. Setting up Pushbullet account 3.1. Creating a Pushbullet account 3.2. Installing the Pushbullet Smartphone App 3.3. Granting access to phone notifications
4. Setting up Pushbullet on your computer 4.1. Installing the Pushbullet Desktop App 4.2. Signing in to your Pushbullet account 4.3. Viewing text messages from your Smartphone
5. Configuring Pushbullet in Excel 5.1. Downloading the Excel template 5.2. Getting Access Token and Device ID 5.3. Setting up the Excel workbook
6. Sending SMS with Pushbullet API using VBA 6.1. Understanding the VBA code 6.2. Using the Enum statement 6.3. Enabling the Microsoft XML v6.0 Object Library 6.4. Setting up the Workbook and worksheet 6.5. Clearing the status column 6.6. Iterating over rows and sending SMS 6.7. Checking request status and response
7. Conclusion

Sending SMS with Pushbullet API

The advancements in technology have made communication easier and more convenient. Sending SMS (Short Message Service) is an essential part of modern communication, and there are several ways to send SMS using various services. In this tutorial, we will explore how to send SMS with your own phone number in Excel using the free Pushbullet API.

Comparison with other SMS services

Before diving into the details of using the Pushbullet API, let's first discuss how it compares to other SMS services. In the past, tutorials were created on how to send SMS using services like Twilio and SMS77. However, these services often require payment per message and do not allow you to send messages from your own phone number. Twilio and SMS77 also have limitations on the number of messages you can send per month. With Pushbullet, you can send unlimited text messages without worrying about per-message costs, as long as the messages are sent from your own phone number.

Setting up Pushbullet account To begin using the Pushbullet API for sending SMS from Excel, you need to set up your free Pushbullet account. Follow the steps below:

1. Create a Pushbullet account: Head over to Pushbullet.com and sign up using your Google or Facebook account.

2. Install the Pushbullet Smartphone App: After signing up, install the Pushbullet app on your Smartphone and sign in with your account.

3. Grant access to phone notifications: Grant Pushbullet access to your phone's notification settings. This will enable Pushbullet to send and receive text messages from your computer.

Setting up Pushbullet on your computer After setting up Pushbullet on your Smartphone, you also need to set it up on your computer. Follow these steps:

1. Install the Pushbullet Desktop App: Download the Pushbullet Desktop App and open the installer. Follow the installation instructions.

2. Sign in to your Pushbullet account: Open the Pushbullet Desktop App and sign in with your Pushbullet account.

3. View text messages from your Smartphone: Once logged in, you should be able to see the text messages from your Smartphone on your computer.

Configuring Pushbullet in Excel After setting up Pushbullet on both your Smartphone and computer, you can proceed to configure it in Excel. Follow these steps:

1. Download the Excel template: Find the download link to the Excel template in the video description box and download it.

2. Get Access Token and Device ID: Navigate to the Pushbullet website and access your account settings. Create an Access Token and find your Smartphone's Device ID. Copy and paste these values into the Excel workbook.

3. Set up the Excel workbook: Open the Excel template and set up the required columns to specify the receiver's number, text message, and status.

Sending SMS with Pushbullet API using VBA Now that everything is set up, you can start sending SMS from Excel using the Pushbullet API and VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).

1. Understanding the VBA code: The VBA code behind the Excel template utilizes the Pushbullet API to send SMS. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the code structure.

2. Using the Enum statement: The code uses an Enum statement to assign column numbers to variables for easy reference.

3. Enabling the Microsoft XML v6.0 Object Library: Enable the Microsoft XML v6.0 Object Library in the VBA editor to use it for sending HTTP requests.

4. Set up the Workbook and worksheet: Declare the Workbook and worksheet variables to access the Excel data.

5. Clear the status column: Before sending SMS, clear the status column to ensure a clean slate for each run.

6. Iterating over rows and sending SMS: Use a for loop to iterate over the rows in the Excel worksheet, retrieve the receiver's number and text message, and send the SMS using the Pushbullet API.

7. Checking request status and response: After sending each SMS, check the request status and response to track whether the message was successfully sent or not. Update the status column accordingly.

Conclusion In this tutorial, we have learned how to send SMS with your own phone number in Excel using the Pushbullet API. This method allows you to send unlimited text messages without incurring per-message costs as long as the messages are sent from your own phone number. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial and understanding the VBA code, you can easily set up and use the Pushbullet API to send SMS from Excel.

FAQ: Q: Can I send SMS from any phone number with Pushbullet API? A: No, you can only send SMS from your own phone number using the Pushbullet API.

Q: Are there any limitations on the number of SMS I can send with Pushbullet? A: If you have unlimited SMS on your phone plan, you can send unlimited SMS using Pushbullet. However, Pushbullet Pro is required to send more than 100 messages per month.

Q: Can I use the Pushbullet API with any version of Excel? A: Yes, as long as your version of Excel supports VBA, you can use the Pushbullet API with it.