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SMS Messages Not Received in Google Voice

Should have known. Support from GV claims it’s not their fault. Entire response from them quoted below: Thank you for contacting Google Voice Support. We understand you are having issues receiving short codes from Smartthings service. We are committed to guiding you accordingly. We’d like to bring to your attention some important information regarding the use of Google Voice for certain services, particularly those involving security codes or short codes. It has come to our notice that many services and shortcodes may no longer work with Google Voice for security reasons. Various entities, including banks and other business organizations, are taking steps to enhance security measures by limiting the use of phone numbers to true mobile carrier numbers. Sadly, Google Voice numbers, whil…