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louconfait Author

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why can I no longer send sms messages to non iphone users from my macbook?

Brought a new macbook and can't figure out how to send sms messages to non iphone users via messages app.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Dec 31, 2021 9:19 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Dec 31, 2021 9:54 AM

The only option to send SMS messages from a Mac is to do it through an iPhone; see the information in How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support

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Use Messages on your Mac - Apple Support

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