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astral crystal Apr 23, 2026, 4:52 AM

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what's the best way to configure sms with openclaw?

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Best current path for actual SMS conversations is usually BlueBubbles on a Mac.

Best for SMS/iMessage inbox style use: BlueBubbles
OpenClaw recommends BlueBubbles for new iMessage setups, and you can force SMS with targets like sms:+15555550123.
Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai/channels/bluebubbles
Best for outbound-only SMS from your phone: Android node
Android nodes can expose sms.send if the device has telephony + SMS permission.
Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai/nodes#sms-android-nodes
Not the best fit today: Twilio/Telnyx for SMS chat
In OpenClaw, those are documented for the voice-call plugin, not as a first-class SMS chat channel.
Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai/plugins/voice-call

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#what's the best way to configure sms with openclaw?