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GoGuardian Beacon sends SMS alerts from the following short code: 38121 If you are not receiving Beacon text message alerts, the short code may be blocked at the device level or by your phone carrier.

Review Common Causes and Fixes

Some smartphones include a setting to block premium or short code messages. On certain devices — such as Samsung Galaxy phones — this setting may be labeled Enable/Disable Premium Messaging or similar.Go to your phone’s messaging settings and confirm that short code messages are allowed.
This setting is sometimes enabled by the sales representative at the store where the device was purchased, without the user’s knowledge.
Your phone carrier may be blocking short code messages at the network level. If your device settings are already configured to allow short codes, contact your carrier to:
  • Request that short codes be allowed on your account.
  • Ask them to whitelist short code 38121 specifically.

Contact Support If the Issue Persists

Contact GoGuardian Support at support@goguardian.com or visit support.goguardian.com.

SMS Notifications

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SMS Notification Terms

Review opt-in, opt-out, and carrier information for Beacon SMS.

Configure Alert Notifications

Enable or update SMS notification settings in Your Beacon Profile.

Notification Settings

Adjust interval times and reminder frequency for alerts.
Last modified on July 9, 2026