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Texting With iPad

Good day Apple Community!


We purchased an iPad version 8 for my mother for Christmas. She doesn't have, nor does she want, a mobile phone.


Is it possible for those within our family that don't have Apple devices, i.e. Androids, to send her a text message (that she'll receive in iMessage) using her e-mail address over WiFi?



Thanks and cheers,

MB

Posted on Jan 2, 2021 4:38 PM

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Jan 3, 2021 4:21 PM in response to Lyssa

It is odd.


Yes, I can send iMessage without issue. If I’m on my iMac, in “Messages” and I click on the recipient’s name (her name) and the pane opens to where you see “Audio/FaceTime/Info”, FaceTime is gray, so selecting it is not an option.


I’ll give support a call tomorrow, but I really do appreciate your help, so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!



With warm regards,

MB


Texting With iPad

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