GVNotifier brings Google Voice SMS to the desktop
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This is an old version, get the latest GVNotifier here.
This project is superseding the DigsbyGV project. GVNotifier brings Google Voice services to the desktop in the form of a notification app.
GVNotifier.net supports one-click calling right from the SMS window.
Click the tray icon to display your personalized favorite list. Contacts are placed on this list if they appear in the inbox.
Send messages to users not in the recent list.
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GVNotifier requires the .NET Framework 3.5 and Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Aero recommended.
GVNotifier.net 1.0 [ClickOnce Install]
Update: 11/19/09 (Build 20)
- A bug that prevented the ‘call’ button from working has been fixed.
Update 11/20/09 (Build 50)
- Fixed a bug loading contacts without names.
- Fixed a UI animation bug.
- Included dialog to send a message to any number.
- Fixed ‘Check for updates’ in About dialog.
- Added option to check for new SMS messages by middle-clicking the tray icon, or selecting the menu option.
- Smooth loading of contact list.
Update 11/21/09 (Build 52)
- ClickOnce installer now manages updates.
- Possible fix for sending SMS on certain GV accounts.
Update 11/22/09
- If you’re having trouble sending SMS and would be willing to let me log into your account so I can figure out why, please let me know! Several users have reported being unable to send SMS. I’m unable to reproduce the problem with any of my accounts.
Update 11/25/09 (Build 70)
- Fixed an issue that was causing HTTP 500 errors for some users. Try using –mobile if it still isn’t working.
Update 11/26/09 (Build 80)
- Fixed some possible issues with logging in. If you were unable to login (RNR_SE is missing, Invalid User/Pass), get the update and try again. Restart twice to get the updater to launch.
HowTo: Google Voice SMS in Digsby with DigsbyGV 1.1
This product has been deprecated, Use GVNotifier.net instead.
Start by downloading DigsbyGV 1.1, and unpacking the ZIP archive.
Unpack the DigsbyGV files to a directory with read/write permissions. A good place is the My Documents folder.
Double-click DigsbyGV.exe to start DigsbyGV for the first time. DigsbyGV will register itself the first time it is run.
After DigsbyGV has obtained it’s registration file, it won’t attempt to register again.
The configuration file is validated, and a message is shown if errors are present.
These errors will be corrected after selecting OK.
Enter your Google Voice account details.
- Username: Your Google Voice username (you@gmail.com, etc).
- Password: Your Google Account password
- Callback Number: The number which Google Voice will call when selecting to call a contact. This number must exist in Google Voice as a phone on your account.
Click Test Account to check if the settings are correct.
Select XMPP Server to configure the Connection from Digsby. The password must be configured manually, no default password is present. This is the password which will be used when connecting from Digsby.
Save by clicking OK or Apply. Upon doing so, Google Voice will begin connecting, and XMPP connections will be allowed.
DigsbyGV will remain in the notification area, the icon may be hidden by selecting Hide Icon from the right-click menu.
Add the DigsbyGV XMPP account in Digsby
Create a new account in Digsby, press Ctrl + P to access the Preferences menu.
Create a new IM account with the type Jabber.
The Jabber ID is always voice@localhost. The password is configured in the XMPP Server tab of DigsbyGV. Advanced settings do not need to be changed.
Once the Jabber connection connects to DigsbyGV, contacts will be placed in the Google Voice group. Note: it may take a minute or more to authenticate with Google Voice for the first time.
If a friendly name is configured within Google Voice, it will be shown on the contact list. Selecting the Website link will connect a call between the selected user, and your callback number.
SMS Messages, and Voicemail transcripts will be sent as detected. Note: Messages will only be shown if detected while DigsbyGV is running. SMS Messages and Voicemail messages received while DigsbyGV is not running will not be shown.
Google Voice support comes to Digsby (DigsbyGV)
Google Voice support is few and far between on the desktop. I’ve created a plugin for Digsby which allows SMS messages to be sent and received as if they were sent from the Google Voice web interface.
Messages are sent and received from the phone number itself, contact name support is not enabled yet. To send a new message, use the Digsby->New IM… option, and enter a phone number as 1235554567 or (123)555-4567.
Download DigsbyGV and run the application. Enter your Google Voice information, and create a password which you will use to connect from Digsby. Create a new Jabber account in Digsby, with the username voice@localhost, and the password that is set in DigsbyGV. Once the account is connected, new SMS messages will be routed to Digsby as an IM!
Update: DigsbyGV has been replaced by GVNotifier.net