Sending Text Messages | How do I send a SMS/MMS text message using Hushed? Follow
All messages sent over Hushed are sent using data. If you do not have data, your message will not be sent.
SMS messages are text messages that contain alphanumeric characters and emojis. MMS messages are images, voice messages or messages longer than 160 characters. Please remember to check the plan type that you have, as not all plans support all message types.
This chart can be used to help you figure out the plan you need:
Local SMS | Local MMS | International SMS | |
UK Landline Numbers |
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| UK Mobile numbers | X |
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| UK Mobile numbers on Global calling plan | X |
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| US/CA on local plans(Unlimited and Prepaid) | X | X |
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| US/CA on International plans (Pay as you go) | X | X | X |
Please refer to the country listing found under the 'Get New Numbers' button in the app's main menu for up-to-date number capabilities - highlighted as 'VOICE', 'SMS', 'MMS' widgets underneath the country listing.
To send SMS/MMS from your Hushed number, follow these steps:
- Select a phone number from the 'Hushed Phone' menu that you'd like to send a text message from
- Select the 'Messages' icon at the bottom left of the navigation bar
- Select the 'Create New Message' icon at the top right corner of the screen
- Select a number from your contact list OR enter a destination number that you would like to send an SMS/MMS to
- Enter your message into the text field to send an SMS message
⚠ Important:
- Numbers that CANNOT send texts will display an error showing "This number cannot send messages"
- Select the 'Attachment' icon on the bottom left to 'Take a Photo' or select from 'Photo Library' to send an MMS
- Videos can only be recorded within the Hushed app and cannot be uploaded from your device