📐 Technical Specifications
- Protocol
- smsto: and sms: URI schemes (RFC 5724)
- Parameters
- Recipient phone number, message text
- Compatibility
- Universal iOS Messages and Android Messages support
🏭 Standard Industry Use Cases
- ✓ Keyword opt-in SMS marketing campaigns (e.g. "Send VIP to 555-1234")
- ✓ Emergency roadside assistance or maintenance dispatch
- ✓ Text-to-win contests and promotional sweepstakes
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the user get charged automatically when scanning?
No. The user still has to tap "Send" in their messaging app. It simply pre-fills the message and phone number.