Gail Blackman
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Q: Upgraded to Sierra -caused problems-worked with Apple Suppervisor bust something got lost in translation.  How do I get my MESSAGE to regozize SMS contacts...They come up as PINK and will not send.  Thanks.

MAC osSierra  Version 10.12 (16A323)

Upgraded to Sierra -caused problems-worked with Apple Suppervisor bust something got lost in translation.

 

How do I get my MESSAGE to regcognize SMS contacts...They come up as PINK and will not send.  Thanks.

iMac, macOS Sierra (10.12), NO SMS MESSAGEING WORKING

Posted on Oct 16, 2016 2:08 PM

by brenden dv,Solvedanswer
brenden dv brenden dv
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A:
Hi Gail,

I see from your post that you're looking to send and receive SMS messages from your Mac running macOS Sierra. I'd be glad to help you get this working!

Take a look at the following information to get this feature set up:
 

Send text messages to anyone from your Mac

If you have an iPhone with an active celluar plan, you can set up Messages to send and receive SMS and MMS messages from your Mac. Such messages don't require the recipient to be using iMessage or an Apple device.

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Add a check to your phone number and email address.
  2. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding, then choose to allow your Mac to send and receive text messages from this iPhone. 
  3. Check your Mac for a verification code, then enter that code on your iPhone.

To get all of your iMessage and SMS/MMS messages on all of your Apple devices, you can set up the SMS and MMS feature of Continuity.

 

Use Messages with your Mac - Apple Support

Have a great day!

Posted on Oct 17, 2016 5:03 PM

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  • by brenden dv,Solvedanswer

    brenden dv brenden dv Oct 17, 2016 5:03 PM in response to Gail Blackman
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    Oct 17, 2016 5:03 PM in response to Gail Blackman
    Hi Gail,

    I see from your post that you're looking to send and receive SMS messages from your Mac running macOS Sierra. I'd be glad to help you get this working!

    Take a look at the following information to get this feature set up:
     

    Send text messages to anyone from your Mac

    If you have an iPhone with an active celluar plan, you can set up Messages to send and receive SMS and MMS messages from your Mac. Such messages don't require the recipient to be using iMessage or an Apple device.

    1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Add a check to your phone number and email address.
    2. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding, then choose to allow your Mac to send and receive text messages from this iPhone. 
    3. Check your Mac for a verification code, then enter that code on your iPhone.

    To get all of your iMessage and SMS/MMS messages on all of your Apple devices, you can set up the SMS and MMS feature of Continuity.

     

    Use Messages with your Mac - Apple Support

    Have a great day!

  • by Gail Blackman,Helpful

    Gail Blackman Gail Blackman Oct 17, 2016 5:56 PM in response to brenden dv
    Level 1 (4 points)
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    Oct 17, 2016 5:56 PM in response to brenden dv

    Many thanks.  I knew it was difficult and had done it before, but your response was more "right on" than the Apple support person I was chatting with.  So...again many thanks.  I knew the problem di have a fix, just could find it!  Next time I will stop by here! ;-)

  • by Allen A,

    Allen A Allen A Oct 17, 2016 6:12 PM in response to Gail Blackman
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    Oct 17, 2016 6:12 PM in response to Gail Blackman
    You're very welcome; glad we could help.

    Cheers!