I'd like to start using my ipad more often, without having to carry around my iphone. So I'd like to forward my text messages. Does my iPhone need to be in a certain vicinity in order to receive forwarded text messages on my ipad?
Your iPad and iPhone need to either be in close proximity to use Bluetooth - or be using the same WiFi network.
You must explicitly enable Text Message Forwarding for your iPad on your iPhone...
On your iPhone:
Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding - set to ON - and explicitly enable your iPad from the list of devices.
You would also be best advised to enable Messages in iCloud for both your iPhone and iPad:
Settings > [Your Name / AppleID] > Messages - set to ON
Does my iphone need to be close by in order to forward messages to my ipad?
