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This document outlines a practical exercise to send an SMS using an ESP8266/NodeMCU via the Circuit Digest Cloud platform. It details the necessary apparatus, theory, setup procedure, and code implementation for sending SMS notifications without a GSM module. The conclusion highlights the effectiveness of this method for IoT applications such as sensor alerts and home automation.

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This document outlines a practical exercise to send an SMS using an ESP8266/NodeMCU via the Circuit Digest Cloud platform. It details the necessary apparatus, theory, setup procedure, and code implementation for sending SMS notifications without a GSM module. The conclusion highlights the effectiveness of this method for IoT applications such as sensor alerts and home automation.

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IOT ARCHITECTURE & PROTOCOLS (202046714)

G..H PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Practical - 5
Aim: To Send an SMS Using an ESP8266/NodeMCU

Apparatus: NodeMCU (ESP8266), WiFi Connection, Circuit Digest Cloud account,


USB cable (for programming), Computer with Arduino IDE.

Theory: Sending SMS via ESP8266 Using Circuit Digest


Cloud
Circuit Digest Cloud is an IoT platform that allows ESP8266 to send HTTP requests to
perform various actions, such as sending SMS notifications.

How It Works:

1. ESP8266 connects to WiFi and establishes internet access.


2. Sends an HTTP request to Circuit Digest Cloud's API with the required parameters.
3. The API processes the request and sends an SMS to the registered phone number.

Procedure: Setting Up SMS API on Circuit Digest Cloud


Step 1: Access the Platform

 Open Circuit Digest Cloud.


 Log in or sign up for a new account if you don’t have one.

Step 2: Register and Log In

 Click on Login to access both Login and Register options.


 If new, fill in the registration form to create an account.

Step 3: Understand the SMS API Template

 Before creating an API key, understand the predefined SMS template system.
 Each template has a unique template ID, template name, and customizable variables (e.g.,
#var#).
 In this example, we will use Template ID: 104 for a battery low alert SMS.
 The message format includes placeholders (#var#), where values like "GPS TRACKER" and
"20" will be inserted dynamically.

Step 4: Create an API Key

Name: Prem Kumar Das En.No.:12202110501075


IOT ARCHITECTURE & PROTOCOLS (202046714)
G..H PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

 After logging in, go to "My Account" in the top-right corner.


 Click on Create API Key.
 Complete the captcha and submit.

Step 5: API Key Activation

 If the captcha is correct, an API key is generated.


 The API key allows 100 free SMS per month.
 This key expires after one month, so a new key must be generated periodically.

Step 6: Link a Phone Number for SMS Alerts

 Scroll down to the phone number linking section.


 Enter your phone number and complete the captcha.
 Click "Get OTP".
 A pop-up will confirm that the OTP has been sent to the entered number.

Step 7: Verify the OTP

 Enter the received OTP in the provided field.


 Click OK to complete the phone number verification.

Code :

#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>

#include <ESP8266HTTPClient.h>

#include <WiFiClientSecure.h>

const char* ssid = "kqugiqbf";

const char* password = "craxxxxxx05";

const char* apiKey = "xxxxxxxxxxx";

const char* templateID = "104";

const char* mobileNumber = "xxxxxxxxxxxxx";

const char* var1 = "GPS TRACKER";

const char* var2 = "20";

Name: Prem Kumar Das En.No.:12202110501075


IOT ARCHITECTURE & PROTOCOLS (202046714)
G..H PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

void sendSMS() {

if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED) {

WiFiClientSecure client; // Use WiFiClientSecure for HTTPS connections

client.setInsecure(); // Skip certificate validation (not secure but works for


development)

HTTPClient http;

// Build the API URL with the template ID

String apiUrl = "https://www.circuitdigest.cloud/send_sms?ID=" +


String(templateID);

// Start the HTTPS connection with WiFiClientSecure

http.begin(client, apiUrl);

http.addHeader("Authorization", apiKey);

http.addHeader("Content-Type", "application/json");

// Create the JSON payload with SMS details

String payload = "{\"mobiles\":\"" + String(mobileNumber) + "\",\"var1\":\"" +


String(var1) +

"\",\"var2\":\"" + String(var2) + "\"}";

// Send POST request

int httpResponseCode = http.POST(payload);

// Check response

if (httpResponseCode == 200) {

Serial.println("SMS sent successfully!");

Serial.println(http.getString());

} else {

Name: Prem Kumar Das En.No.:12202110501075


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G..H PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Serial.print("Failed to send SMS. Error code: ");

Serial.println(httpResponseCode);

Serial.println("Response: " + http.getString());

http.end(); // End connection

} else {

Serial.println("WiFi not connected!");

void setup() {

Serial.begin(9600);

WiFi.begin(ssid,password);

Serial.print("Connecting to wifi");

while(WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED){

delay(500);

Serial.print(".");

Serial.println("\nConnected!");

sendSMS();

void loop() {

// put your main code here, to run repeatedly:

}
Name: Prem Kumar Das En.No.:12202110501075
IOT ARCHITECTURE & PROTOCOLS (202046714)
G..H PATEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Conclusion:

1. The ESP8266 successfully sends an SMS using Circuit Digest Cloud without a
GSM module.

2. This method is simple and effective for IoT applications like sensor alerts,
home automation, or emergency notifications.

3. The Circuit Digest API acts as an intermediary, enabling the ESP8266 to send
SMS over the internet.

Name: Prem Kumar Das En.No.:12202110501075

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