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Texting from MacBook Air to Android owners?

MacBook Air, Monterey, texting to Android owners. Seeking assistance for settings.....Thanks community.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Apr 3, 2022 5:43 AM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2022 11:41 AM

If you want to use the Messages app to send and receive SMS / MMS text messages to and from non-Apple devices, then you need to use Text Message Forwarding: How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support.


If you don't have an iPhone, there are instant messaging apps available for the Mac. I don't have any specific recommendations, but you can probably find a variety on the App Store: Download apps from the App Store on your Mac - Apple Support.

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Apr 3, 2022 11:41 AM in response to Laurelton53

If you want to use the Messages app to send and receive SMS / MMS text messages to and from non-Apple devices, then you need to use Text Message Forwarding: How to forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to your iPad, iPod touch or Mac - Apple Support.


If you don't have an iPhone, there are instant messaging apps available for the Mac. I don't have any specific recommendations, but you can probably find a variety on the App Store: Download apps from the App Store on your Mac - Apple Support.

Texting from MacBook Air to Android owners?

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