keribi Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I was usuig Gmail and Verizon text for notifications for years and it seems Verizon has cut me off from using Vtext from Gmail. Anyone else have this problem? So I am trying to use Outlook.com email for notifications because there is no push service with gmail only fetch (every 15 min) or manually fetch. (would like to receive notifications quickly). Tried all settings for Outlook mail servers with no luck and failed test msgs. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment
Scottmichaelj Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I was usuig Gmail and Verizon text for notifications for years and it seems Verizon has cut me off from using Vtext from Gmail. Anyone else have this problem? So I am trying to use Outlook.com email for notifications because there is no push service with gmail only fetch (every 15 min) or manually fetch. (would like to receive notifications quickly). Tried all settings for Outlook mail servers with no luck and failed test msgs. Any help would be appreciated. Are you using iOS? If so you can install the GMAIL app you will get notifications instantly when you get email. The gmail app pushes new emails where as the Apple Mail app fetches. I just sent myself a test message and got a iOS notification from the Gmail app within 10 seconds or so. Maybe give that a try? Link to comment
keribi Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Yes I am using a iphone 6+ will try that thanks! Still wondering why Vtext quit working? It was nice to get text msgs from the ISY. I need to call Verizon and ask why I was cut off. I also read a online post that said Vtext may see msgs from the ISY as spam and filter them. Link to comment
keribi Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Gmail ios app worked great, got msgs in seconds! Thanks Link to comment
Scottmichaelj Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Gmail ios app worked great, got msgs in seconds! Thanks Glad that worked for you. As for VText not sure as I dont have Verizon but there's a ton of SSL and security changes happening so maybe something with that? Link to comment
TrojanHorse Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Have you tried sending to @vzwpix instead of @vtext? I'm using it and it works pretty well for me. Can also send pictures to that address Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
TrojanHorse Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Have you tried sending to @vzwpix instead of @vtext? I'm using it and it works pretty well for me. Can also send pictures to that address If neither work I would call Verizon. I've had to do that on occasion. When it works it works, but sometimes they need to be reminded that people use these, it seems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
keribi Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks for the help! The Gmail app is working great but may try other solutions. Link to comment
Stephen Martinek Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 vzwpix solved problem with not receiving notifications, for me, also. Link to comment
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