Can't Send or Receive Texts from Computer

I've made no changes to any of my settings, no recent downloads, etc. But just this morning my text messages on my computer will not send or receive messages. Can it be a wifi problem? My iPhone still sends and receives OK.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 6, 2024 9:21 AM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2024 6:12 AM

It is important to understand that text messages will be sent through your physical iPhone. I addition to being linked through the same Apple-ID, your iPhone must be powered on, in range of cell service and be covered by a txting plan. In addition, the link between computer and iPhone seems to be fragile, and reconnecting may take checking the settings on each device, then restarting each device in turn, possibly more than once.


Set up iPhone to get SMS messages on Mac - Apple Support


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Feb 7, 2024 6:12 AM in response to Sharon Nale

It is important to understand that text messages will be sent through your physical iPhone. I addition to being linked through the same Apple-ID, your iPhone must be powered on, in range of cell service and be covered by a txting plan. In addition, the link between computer and iPhone seems to be fragile, and reconnecting may take checking the settings on each device, then restarting each device in turn, possibly more than once.


Set up iPhone to get SMS messages on Mac - Apple Support


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