Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

I can't receive text messages through my MacBook

All of a sudden I can no longer receive text messages through my MacBook. What is the problem and what is the fix?


[Re-Titled by Moderator]


Posted on Jul 9, 2021 7:54 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jul 9, 2021 8:46 PM

There are a few articles in Apple Support on these matters.

This covers most detail for connections & troubleshooting.


• Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681


The Mac generally shares cellular &/or wi-fi from iPhone, or other direct

internet connection to sources of this specific signal. Some 'titled' items

may not apply in troubleshooting a single issue. While some require two

or more, to bridge the gap of non-connectivity.


iPhone Cellular Calls: Make and receive calls from your Mac, iPad, or iPod

touch; when those devices are on the same network as your iPhone.


• About iMessage and SMS/MMS - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207006


• Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201349


• How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208386


Sometimes, simply restart the Mac, unless its settings had been significantly changed.

When system upgrades may have changed defaults, go through & re-set them again.


1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 9, 2021 8:46 PM in response to jilliemom1

There are a few articles in Apple Support on these matters.

This covers most detail for connections & troubleshooting.


• Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204681


The Mac generally shares cellular &/or wi-fi from iPhone, or other direct

internet connection to sources of this specific signal. Some 'titled' items

may not apply in troubleshooting a single issue. While some require two

or more, to bridge the gap of non-connectivity.


iPhone Cellular Calls: Make and receive calls from your Mac, iPad, or iPod

touch; when those devices are on the same network as your iPhone.


• About iMessage and SMS/MMS - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207006


• Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201349


• How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208386


Sometimes, simply restart the Mac, unless its settings had been significantly changed.

When system upgrades may have changed defaults, go through & re-set them again.


I can't receive text messages through my MacBook

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.