
With Continuity, all the SMS and MMS text messages that you send and receive on your iPhone can also appear on your Mac, iPad, and iPod touch.
#Cannot send sms from mac mac#
For a Mac to send SMS messages you need to have it associated with an iPhone using Continuity. On its own a Mac cannot send messages to non-iPhones. Why can’t I text Non iPhone users from my Mac? Note: To receive and send SMS and MMS messages on your Mac, your iPhone must have iOS 8.1 or later, and your iPhone and Mac must be signed into iMessage using the same Apple ID. Yes, you can send SMS messages from your Mac to non-Apple phones. Choose Messages > Preferences, click iMessage, then select any of the following options: Store your messages in iCloud: Select Enable Messages in iCloud. Make sure to sign in using the same Apple ID on every device. Set up iMessage In the Messages app on your Mac, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Sign In. Press Tab or click the message field at the bottom of the window, then type your message. Type the name, email address, or phone number of one or more recipients. Click the New Message button at the top of the Messages window.

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