Ayo! is the SMS platform you run from your text thread. Every command below is sent as a plain text message to your Ayo! number. No app, no login, no dashboard required. If you can text, you can broadcast.
Send a broadcast to all active contacts in a list.
Use the pipe character (|) to separate the list name from your message.
Add a single contact to a list by text. Phone is required, name is optional.
You can also text a contact card (vCard) to add contacts. Just share a contact from your phone.
Create a new contact list without leaving your text thread.
List names are case-insensitive when used with SEND and ADD.
View all your contact lists and their contact counts.
List names are case-insensitive when used with SEND.
View delivery stats for a specific broadcast. Omit the name to see your most recent.
Partial name matches work. "Flash" will find "Flash sale announcement".
View your current plan details and usage.
Check STATUS before a big send to make sure you have sends remaining.
Share a contact from your phone's address book to add them to your list. Ayo! reads the vCard and imports the name, phone, and email automatically.
Include a list name in your message when sharing the card to import to a specific list. Otherwise it goes to your first list.
Unsubscribe from all SMS broadcasts. Also works: UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, QUIT.
This is a carrier-required command and works for any phone number in any list.
Re-subscribe to SMS broadcasts after opting out. Also works: UNSTOP.
Contacts who START will be active again across all lists.
Get a quick list of available commands.
Text HELP anytime you forget a command.
Start free with 10 contacts and 1 send per month, no credit card required.