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Unable to send TXT to non-Apple devices from Messages

How do I send a text message from Messages on my MacBook Pro to a device that doesn't use Messages or isn't an Apple device?

The phone number shows up red and the message won't send.

MacBook Pro 13″

Posted on Feb 4, 2023 11:07 AM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2023 3:14 PM

You can only send message to an non-Apple device if you have an iPhone and enable Text forwarding.

Please see:

It is the same process for sending from your Macbook Pro

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