Use the Joopz Plug-in to SMS from Outlook

October 9th, 2007

If you are an Outlook user and often find yourself needing to text message a friend or business associate, you should check out the Outlook plug-in from Joopz.  Joopz users can send SMS messages from the web to any mobile number, allowing them to utilize an actual keyboard instead of poking away at their phone keys.  The plug-in allows you the same freedom, but allows you to use Outlook.

You need to got to Joopz and set up an account.  Once you have finished that and entered the activation code that was emailed to you, it is time to grab the plug-in.  Go to the bottom of the Joopz page.  Click the plug-ins link.

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Beneath the description for the plug-in, click the Download Now! link.  The download process should begin.  Once downloaded, install the plug-in by double-clicking the msi file.  The installation is quick and painless.

Now open Outlook.  Go to the toolbar at the top of the application and find and click the Joopz.com button.  Select Log On to Joopz.com.

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Input your login information (your mobile number that you used to register the account and the password).  Click the Log On button.

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Now you can SMS any mobile number from Outlook.  To do so simply follow these steps:

  1. Go back to the Outlook toolbar and click the New SMS button (next to the Joopz.com button).

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  2. In the new window you can either input a phone number and click the Start button or select from your Outlook contacts (any contact with a mobile number will be listed).

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  3. Go to the bottom portion of the Message window and type out your message.  When you are finished, click the Send button.

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  4. Your message will be sent.  It will also move into the upper portion of the message window.  If the recipient responds, their message will appear in the upper portion as well.

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Posted by shamanstears Filed in Outlook, Cell Phones, Microsoft Office

6 Responses to “Use the Joopz Plug-in to SMS from Outlook”

  1. Howard Says:
    February 3rd, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Cool application/plug-in. I installed and tried. I would prefer if type-ahead could recognize names. I remember the names of who I want to message, not their mobile numbers. Scolling to find name is cumbersome.

  2. amy Says:
    April 28th, 2008 at 9:20 am

    This tool would benefit me only if I can automate the notifications for up coming mtgs to my phone. I use “get it now” verison of wireless sync and it does not link to my phone’s calendar. For other TXT functions, I use custom recipients in Outlook and/or VTEXT.COM.

  3. Shaun Q Says:
    May 29th, 2008 at 6:28 am

    Hi - do you know if this plugin works with Outlook 2007?

  4. Lance Ferguson Says:
    June 12th, 2008 at 9:27 am

    Yes, it works with Outlook 2007.

    I agree with Howard. Searching by name is much handier than by number.

    Also, I would like to know if it will work with distribution lists. I’d like to send to 10-15 ppl at a time, if possible.

  5. Robert Says:
    June 13th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    Does this work with Windows Mail?
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    “Windows Mail is the successor to Outlook Express
    Windows Mail builds on the foundation of Outlook Express, adding a variety of new features designed to make your e-mail experience more productive and fun, while helping to reduce risks and annoyances such as phishing and junk e-mail.”

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