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twilio
I am new to Twillio. I just bought a number and I am using API to send text messages through that number. But the recipient is able to reply back to that number. How can I disable incoming text messages?
node.js,api,twilio
When I try to use Twilio's outgoing caller ids API with the Node.js library function to verify a phone number to a subaccount I get a "resource was not found" error. I am calling the function like so: client.outgoingCallerIds('SubAccountSid').post({ PhoneNumber: "###" }, function(){ }); It appears the Node.js library makes...
ruby-on-rails,twilio,twilio-click-to-call
Problem: I'm unable to determine which of my Rails app's users are making which browser-to-browser calls using Twilio. I am able to make browser to browser calls with Twilio and I am able to store the @call object in the Calls table like this: def start_conference @call = Call.create_from_twilio_params(params) @call.user_id...
c#,asp.net-mvc-3,twilio,twilio-click-to-call
I know how to generate a random number in C#. I read some article, How to send voice mail in Twilio. But my problem needs to send the message like this "Hey this is your access code 123456" The number 123456 will be different for different user. How do I...
asp.net-mvc,twilio
I created TwiML application and set Voice request URL the web deployed ASP.NET-MVC aplication action method: http://voiceapp-001-site1.myasp.net/voice This action method is invoked when somebody goes to the URL posted above: public ActionResult Voice() { Response.ContentType = "text/xml"; // put a phone number you've verified with Twilio to use as a...
twilio
I'm using the following Twimlet to direct all calls go to voicemail http://twimlets.com/[email protected]&Message=Please+Leave+A+Message The voicemail picks up immediately. Is there a setting to make the phone ring for x seconds before voicemail kicks in without forwarding the calls to another number? Thanks!...
ruby-on-rails,ruby,xml,ruby-on-rails-4,twilio
In my app I am attempting to transfer the call to a different phone number. Currently it redirects to the correct xml page, says transferring to an agent, and then the call just hangs up. Not sure what I am doing wrong here, would love an extra set of eyes....
javascript,node.js,meteor,twilio
I'm trying to wrap the Twilio Node client so I can access and use it from my Meteor application. I am using npm-container and added the twilio package to my packages.json file. I am then creating a Meteor method to call and trying to wrap the NPM package call to...
php,twilio,twilio-php
Twilio recommends that developers switch from using the old SMS/Messages API resource to the new /Messages one (see the API documentation, as well as problems with SMS status when using the old version). I'm using the twilio-php helper library, which is Twilio's official recommendation for PHP development. It appears that...
callback,sms,twilio
When my server sends an SMS with the MediaUrl parameter specified, I want to utilize the link location(s) that Twilio assigns to the image(s) to construct img tags with src properties based on media->uri. Up until today, the following code was working... $client = new Services_Twilio($twilio_sid, $twilio_token); $params = array...
twilio
In Twilio when the ImageMedia URL is given it is accessing the twilio api as follows https://api.twilio.com/2010-04-01/Accounts/{account sid}/Messages/{message sid}/Media/{media sid} If you have manually logged into the twilio API that url redirects to the image located at http://media.twiliocdn.com.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/{account sid}/{image id} How can I get the direct image ID from the...
twilio,twilio-click-to-call
I have a web application, which has a button 'call now'. I want to implement it using click-to-call method.How can i develop it using node.js. If possible can you explain it using node.js code?
twilio
I am using a TwiML App to establish a phone call via the browser. I have a Status Callback URL in the APp that post the details of the child call. The problem is, in the POST I only have the Parent Call ID, not the actual child call ID....
twilio
I'm using a simple twiml to to forward and record a call. What I would like to do is say a message to the callee to say this is a potential sales call, and it may be recorded. I don't want the caller to hear it. Here's my current twiml....
xml,twilio,voicexml,nexmo,tropo
I have been tasked to research the differences between these two implementations to better understand the differences between the two when it comes to development difficulty and feature set but I have not found any clear and concise comparisons between the two.
python,google-app-engine,twilio
I've seen other similar questions but none of the solutions are working for me. I am trying to get Twilio working with Google App Engine. I am using the python API and can't seem to get it to work. I tried a few tactics: used pip install twilio downloaded the...
ruby,ruby-on-rails-3.2,twilio
Here is the scenario: Assume we have a client with a capability to allow incoming calls, named "Roger". James calls our Twilio number conferenceName = "conftest" caller_id = "+15555555555" response = Twilio::TwiML::Response.new do |r| r.Dial :callerId => caller_id do |d| d.Client 'Roger' end end Now we want Roger to get...
php,twilio,twilio-php
I have to use twilio to use two audio file, one for the person who is calling, and second audio is for the person who is being called. Its like terms and condition, terms_conditions_v1.mp3 for person1 terms_conditions_v2.mp3 for person2 person1 will call on twilio number which will be forwarded to...
c#,twilio
I'm trying to retrieve a list of twilio call recordings where the create date is less than a given date. Twilio gives an example of how to do this at https://www.twilio.com/docs/api/rest/recording (example 3). Each language has an example that has some variant of CreateDate <= 1/1/2000 passed in as the...
twilio
Is there a way create a group SMS with the twilio API, just like how I can send an SMS to two contacts on my phone and have the conversation saved in one chat log? Basically if I have an SMS sent to a twilio number and another person could...
express,parse.com,twilio
I use Parse.com as backend service. When someone calls the twilio number I want to detect the callers phone number in cloud code and then query the corresponding user phone number. I was able to get the callers number by request.param('From') however I failed querying that user. I tried querying...
twilio
I am working on Twilio APIs for client to client call. Everything is working fine with main account. Now I have created a sub account and I wanted o see how the call connections are made across the sub accounts. Using the sub account's account sid and auth token I...
twilio,twilio-click-to-call
Two related questions on this topic: Can a moderator of a conference call start or stop recording after the call begins? Can they do this multiple times, and if so, would that add to the recording, overwrite the recording, or start a new one? If you use the same conference...
ruby-on-rails,backgroundworker,twilio,resque,rails-activejob
I am using Twilio to send/receive texts in a Rails 4.2 app. I am sending in bulk, around 1000 at a time, and receiving sporadically. Currently when I receive a text I save it to the DB (to, from, body) and then pass that record to an ActiveJob worker to...
ruby-on-rails-4,twilio,nexmo
I want to verify my users phone numbers using a service such as Nexmo or Twilo. To send a message via these services I need to supply the international number, however, I do not want to have to ask my users to provide the full international number - just their...
twilio,twilio-click-to-call
Hi I have a local landline number and a mobile number, is it possible for twilio to make outgoing call thru the Mobile number or landline number I already have ? So that way customers call us back to our office number ?
ruby-on-rails,ruby,activerecord,twilio
I keep getting an uninitialized constant Twilio::Rest error, cannot figure out what I have done wrong. My code is below. dial Model require 'twilio-ruby' class Dial < ActiveRecord::Base before_create :send_call private def send_call #begin account_sid = 'sid' account_auth_token = 'auth' caller = '+14693514939' numbers = Number.find_by_sql('select phone from numbers') @client...
twilio
So, a little context for you first: Our app only has forwarding and text messaging capabilities for our clients. Basically, we just set up a forwarding number in twilio for our client and they use that as their public number (on websites, advertisements, Google, etc.). Then when their customers call...
ios,twilio
According to twilio this issue was fixed. As stated in their changelog: MSDK-100 - Corrected a crash that could occasionally occur when un-registering a TCDevice by calling -unlisten or due to capability token expiration. However it keeps crashing for me regardless. Thread log can be found here...
twilio,twiml
I would like to use the right Twilio phone number I own to make outgoing calls, once I know the destination phone number I need to choose programmatically the local number which can make the call the cheapest possible. Is there a way to achieve using Twiml and without storing...
twilio
I have a service that sends me SMS messages, and I'd like to filter them with a Twilio number. So I have a Twilio phone number now. However, when I sign up for the service, I have to give my SMS number, AND the "Carrier" which that number is on......
javascript,json,node.js,twilio
I am trying to write a json object in my node application, integrating the Twilio API. When console logging the object all objects are returned properly but when I write it to the document only the first object is written. Why? How should I change the code to see the...
django,twilio
I have been using django-twilio for a while now to send SMS messages to users of my application. My setup is fairly simple, quite similar to the django-twilio docs. I am storing the credentials inside my virtualenv /bin/activate.sh. I am then using the django-twilio discover_twilio_credentials() to retrieve the credentials. account_sid,...
javascript,asp.net-mvc,sip,twilio,telephony
To call phone number from notebook through Twilio I created ASP.NET-MVC 5.2 application. I can call a number and answer the phone but I don't know how to achieve live voice(to be able to talk) connection instead of just playing music. I created an action method inside HomeController: public ActionResult...
twilio
I am testing the SMS message status log in Twilio (python), but I'm finding that all statuses report as "delivered", even if the receiving device is turned off. Are only particular carriers able to confirm delivery to the handset? Or am I pulling the wrong status? message = client.messages.create( body="Phone...
xcode,ios8,twilio,voip
I'm new to using Twilio and I'm hoping someone can help me debug my app. I am making a call to get a capability token and it is returned just fine. I print it in the console to check then it appears when I make the call to initWithCapabilityToken that's...
twilio
I am using Twilio ML <play> to play audio over the phone. I manage to play the audio when the file type is mp3. Due to some constraints we change the file type to mp4 which I read is accepted by Twilio. (accepted mime types) When I tested the process...
python,database,asterisk,twilio,ivr
I'm currently interning with a company and have been tasked with researching some methods of using telephony. The goal is to provide our clients with the ability to call in and through an IVR-prompted questions, get information back. The information will be from our database. I have successfully done this...
twilio
I can use the Twilio JavaScript API to have a participant mute/unmute themselves, but I'm looking for a moderator to be able to mute specific participants, whether they dial in by phone or by clicking to call. Thank you!...
php,twilio
I am sending sms using Twilio, and it says there that the pricing for the SMS costs $0.02 when sending texts to the Philippines. I looked at my account and noticed that it charged $0.20. Also, how can I display "Gian" as the sender instead of a random Twilio number...
ruby-on-rails,twilio
Can I send sms using twilio gem in India and Out side of india, I am getting below msg from my rails app when I try to send sms. The 'From' number 'XXXXX' is not a valid phone number or shortcode....
twilio
In the twilio web interface, when I look at a specific call, I can see all the associated requests under the request inspector. Is there any way to retrieve this data via the REST API? Specifically, I'm trying to retrieve the 'Digits' parameter to see what a caller dialed in...
sms,twilio,plivo,nexmo
I am trying to develop a web based SMS application and one of the features I would like to have is threaded group conversations. Imagine there are 5 people, A, B, C, D, and E. 'A' is the person using the web application and 'B','C','D','E' are on their mobile phones....
sms,twilio,survey
I'm just getting a little bit into node.js and thought doing a survey using Twilio would be good learning proof of concept. I am aiming to send questions along the lines of "What did you think of xxx service? (on a scale of 1=best 10-worst)" For one survey, I've got...
twilio
The Twilio documentation mentions that you can collect user keypad input while they are listening to a message: You can nest the following verbs within Gather: Say, Play, Pause. But you can't nest Gather within any other verbs. The Conference tag cannot be nested within the Gather tag, so is...
ios,twilio
I am using the Twilio presence delegate method func device(device: TCDevice!, didReceivePresenceUpdate presenceEvent: TCPresenceEvent!) {. I have two questions about this method: It seems like this method is called with a not available event for a device that goes to the background, even though you can still call the device...
c#,twilio
My question is basically about existence of API. Is there any api from which I can get CallBackUrl against a number? I have bought a Twilio number (and planning to buy more). Against that number i have configured a CallBackUrl. Now I need to get the Callbackurl from API. Like...
twilio,twilio-php
What I want to do is simply call a list of numbers. If a number do not answer, I will need to call an alternative number for that specific number. So I have put together the code below, which makes the outbound call. But I have no sample of StatusCallback...
asp.net-mvc,twilio,voip,asp.net-mvc-5.2
I was searching for a long time for VoIP technology in ASP.NET-MVC. The only thing I have found is Twilio. I created ASP.NET-MVC 5.2 app and added references to: Twilio.Api Twilio.Mvc Twilio.Twiml I reduced _Layout.csthml to the minimum: <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <meta charset="utf-8" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"/> @Styles.Render("~/Content/css")...
php,twilio,sms-gateway,twilio-php
i am using Twilio API to send and receive sms from the customers. Every time i send the sms to my customers, i store the feilds like to, body in to my database. I have implemented the API for send message that works fine and am simply saving the fields...
php,xml,twilio,twiml
its pretty straight forward to either record and transcribe an user's call, or gather input from the user's keypad after prompting them with a recording. It is not clear to me however, what steps I should take to record the users 'description' of the problem (in this case) AND gather...
twilio,twiml,twilio-php
I am using the twiml below to create and send a call to my users. However I want to set a time limit to this call. I know it is possible when you use the verb, as shown here. But I don' know how to do it in my situation...
c#,entity-framework,asp.net-mvc-4,twilio
I am using the example on the twilio API docs to get all messages available for an account and saving them locally, using the SID as a PK. I need to get only the new messages (greater than sendate timestamp?) I see on the page that there are options to...
php,android,twilio,conferencing
I am developing an application for doing voice calls via Twilio API But it disconnects after first call. Here is my code: my index.php <?php $serverroot=$_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'].'/twilioapi/twilio-php-master/Services/Twilio.php'; require($serverroot); $version = "2010-04-01"; $num= '+1 218-461-4418'; $num1= '+91$$$$$$$$$$$'; $num2= '+91$$$$$$$$$$$'; $num3= '+91$$$$$$$$$$$'; $account_sid = '$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$'; $auth_token = '$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$'; $client = new TwilioRestClient($account_sid, $auth_token);...
asp.net,twilio
I want to be able to send an sms using Twilio and then if the receiver of the message responds to the sms it will take the body of the message and save it into my database. I can send an sms from my application. My question is how do...
sms,twilio,callbackurl
The following code works perfectly... $message = $client->account->sms_messages->create($twilio_number, $to, $body, array("StatusCallback" => "http://etc...)); ...for text messages within the 160 character limit. The SMS is sent, and my server is contacted at the callback URL when the status changes. However, this method doesn't facilitate concatenated messages or MMS. For those, the...
javascript,python,ios,flask,twilio
I have created a simple twilio client application to make phone calls from Web Browser to phones. I used a sample Flask app to generate a secure Capability Token and used twilio.min.js library to handle calls from my HTML. The functionality works fine in Computer Browsers ans Android Phone Browsers,...
sms,twilio,phone
There are plenty of companies out there offering texting to your landline without affecting voice service (ie zipwhip, heywire), but does anybody know what they're using? Twilio almost offers this, but it's currently in beta and only for toll free numbers. TextUs.biz has an explanation of how they do it...
sms,twilio
We would like to send 140 raw binary bytes (8-bit) between our cloud server and our hardware device (and vice-versa) via a SMS payload. We do not intend to send traditional text ("normal" SMS) as the data will not need to be human-readable. As the bytes are raw, there would...
twilio
Basic question here...for making calls in/out of Twilio, between PSTN numbers and SIP endpoints (e.g. PBX), it seems you could accomplish this using 1 of 2 methods: Twilio SIP (using TwiML for translating between PSTN call and SIP call) Elastic SIP Trunking I'm wondering what the main differences in these...
twilio
I'm trying to build a voicemail inbox feature, but whenever I use twilios voicemail functionality, once the user records after the beep, the call hangs up. Is there any way to let the user hear what they said before saving it?...
audio,twilio,conference
I'm looking for an example of how to play an audio file during a twilio conference session. I'd like to play the audio file into the conference at the push of a button by one of the participants. Any ideas?...
iphone,sms,twilio
I"m trying to figure this out, sorry if it's too basic of a question. I have iPhone app with several hundred users. While they're interacting with my app, I need the ability to send them several SMS messages (max 10). Say 300 users, using the app once a week, with...
php,android,ios,twilio
I'm working on a simple application using twlio php library to make out going calls. everything seems to be working as it should in web browser. However, when i test the simple php page in a mobile device (iphone for example), nothing works! I get the page loaded but I...
java,xml,twilio
I am trying to repeat a SAY message to be played in loop for the entire call duration. Currently it works. How can I get the message to be played, with a PAUSE of 2 seconds. This is a sample code: <Response> <Gather> <Say voice="woman" loop="0">This is my SAY message,...
browser,client,twilio,ringtone
I did not find it in Twilio documentation that I can change it. Does anyone has a solution to this problem? Perhaps it is possible to replace the mp3 file that is downloaded to the browser and used as a ringtone. I need this, because my clients are somewhat annoyed...
twilio,twilio-php
I am new to Twilio. Is it possible to make calls to two phone numbers and join them into a conference using Twilio-PHP? I know we can join two received calls into a conference, I'm wondering if we can do the same with two dialed calls. If yes , I...
php,laravel,ssl,laravel-4,twilio
I am testing my codes on my localhost and I tried dtisgodsson/laravel4-twilio to apply on my current website but I got this error SSL certificate problem: self signed certificate in certificate chain right after I put this code inside my index.blade.php: Twilio::to('119061539155')->message('This is so, damn, easy!'); What do I need...
javascript,mongodb,meteor,twilio
I'm trying to store SMS text message conversations in my app. Right now, I can successfully send SMS message via the Twilio API. Basically, I have a collection of pre-built messages, that show up in a table and each can be sent by clicking a "Text it" button. This works...
asp.net-identity,twilio
I am working with asp.net identity in MVC. I am checking phone number addition. For this i am using twilio trial account. Here i have 2 confusions regarding twilio integration. For sending verification code or message to the registered mobile, firstly i need to add the destination number to twilio...
ruby-on-rails-4,twilio,plivo,nexmo
I'd like to verify phone numbers of user accounts in my Rails 4 app (by simply sending them a four digit pin number which they'll need to enter back into the app) - which services are available and which ones are the least hassle to implement into a Rails app?...
php,sms,twilio
Using Twilio and a php script how do I get the from number and body data from an incoming sms? I have a paid account. My incoming texts are being sent to my php script via twilio but I just need to know how to get the number and body....
javascript,php,browser,twilio,phone
Im trying to find a way to return information when placing an outgoing call through the twilio softphone in the browser. When I place an outgoing call my application invites the remote party to a conference room throught the rest api, and the agent is invited to that same conference...
asp.net-mvc,twilio,voip,twiml
I am creating an app in ASP.NET-MVC where I can call phone number from browser. To do that I need to create capability token like in the sample: var capability = new TwilioCapability(accountSid, authToken); capability.AllowClientOutgoing(appSid); capability.AllowClientIncoming("jenny"); string token = capability.GenerateToken(); The appSid is an identifier of TwimlApp created on my...
apache,twilio,twiml
When I use TwiML to send commands, Twilio API (TwilioProxy/1.1) makes requests to my Apache server on HTTPS without SNI support. I need to block non-SNI clients (SSLStrictSNIVHostCheck On) on my server because I use multiple SSL certificates with multiple domains and they all use Twilio. Is it possible to...
twilio,mms
Does anyone know what payload is received via webhook when someone sends mms to twilio number ? If someone can give a sample data that is recieved, then I can code accordingly. thanks...
php,mysql,pdo,twilio
I'm writing a plugin for openVBX. I need to store some stuff in a table I made in the OpenVBX database. OpenVBX Provides a helper method (PluginData::sqlQuery) to run queries but no way to escape them, so I decided to open a new PDO connection in my plugin page, but...
twilio
Looking over the Twilio Client setup am I correct in thinking that for each person I want to route a call to that I need to have a TwiML app set up for that person. That way they each have a unique name to register with to accept inbound calls....
javascript,xml,node.js,twilio,content-type
I've been working on the Twilio projects from Radical Skills, and I've been having trouble responding to incoming text messages using JavaScript. I'm able to use TwiML, which is XML, but I am unable to respond in JavaScript like the example shows. My message request URL in Twilio is /incoming/handle-incoming-text.xml....
xml,laravel-5,twilio
I want to immediately terminate a call as soon as the call is initialized an the user gets one ring this are my routes Route::any('missedCall','[email protected]'); Route::any('callForMissedCall',function(){ $xml = new SimpleXMLElement('<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"? ><Response/>'); $xml->addChild('Dial timeout="0"'); $header['Content-Type'] = 'application/xml'; return Response::make($xml->asXML(), '200', $header); }); and the function that I am calling...
twilio
I am working on making conference calls from twilio client using REST apis. I am using java helper libraries to call each participants and as they accept they are put to the same conference room. I am successful up to this. The code which returns the xml for conference, I...
php,laravel-4,twilio,twilio-php,twilio-click-to-call
As subject says I am reading api docs for twilio but even after brainstorming for 2 hours I am still unable to figure out exactly how can I receive a call from twilio on my web application and answer the call with my own voice like we do in a...
php,twilio
I am trying to have all my incoming calls automatically go to conference. This part can be achieved using: <Response> <Dial> <Conference>Room <?php echo($_REQUEST['From']);?></Conference> </Dial> </Response> This way, each caller goes into their own separate conference room. The part I can't figure out how to do is the outbound call...
text,sms,raspberry-pi,message,twilio
I recently set up a Twilio account and got a registered Twilio phone number. Is there a way that I can get those messages on my raspberry pi? My intent is to display those messages on a LED screen.
python-3.x,flask,twilio
So I'm using the twilio api to do outgoing calls from a list NUMS = ['xxx-xxx-xxxx', 'jjj-jjj-jjjj'] for num in NUMS: c = make_call(num, "Hi-how-are-you!!!") and the make_call function contains the twillio code def make_call(to_number, mesg): global FROM call_status = ['COMPLETED', 'FAILED', 'BUSY', 'NO_ANSWER'] # put your own credentials here...
c#,nuget,twilio
I'm confused. I downloaded the TwilioRestClient using NuGet and there is no SendMessage method as described here... https://www.twilio.com/docs/api/rest/sending-messages I do see a method called SendSmsMessageAsyc() - But I'm not sure if the documentation is outdated or if my NuGet package is outdated. If the documentation is outdated, can you please...
ios,twilio
I am working on iOS application where I am using Twilio SDK to manage client calling through device. To implement this i am using hello monkey demo application which i have successfully imported in Xcode. After initial setup i am able to establish connection successfully but receiving delegate is no...
ios,node.js,parse.com,twilio,twiml
In my app I want to enable User A to call a twilio number and then User B to receive a call from the twilio number and let both Users talk. When call button is pressed the twilio number is called. Then the /hello function is executed. Xcode NSString *callString...
twilio,twiml
I have my twiml as such: <Response> <Dial timeout="12"> <Client>Robbie</Client> </Dial> <Say> The person you are trying to reach is currently unavailable. Please leave a message at the beep. </Say> <Record action="/voicemail/fdasjhklewu/" maxLength="90" method="GET" timeout="7"/> </Response> Here twilio tries to reach the client to connect and incoming call and then...