how can I get my Mac to send messages to android users

my Mac won't send messages to non apple users. how can I fix this?

Posted on Apr 27, 2023 4:08 PM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2023 4:30 PM

You can only send SMS/MMS messages from a Mac by forwarding them through an iPhone. For instructions, see: Set up iPhone to get SMS messages on Mac - Apple Support

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Apr 27, 2023 4:30 PM in response to mell814

You can only send SMS/MMS messages from a Mac by forwarding them through an iPhone. For instructions, see: Set up iPhone to get SMS messages on Mac - Apple Support

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May 1, 2023 7:31 PM in response to FoxFifth

thank you! I didn't even think about trying to go through my phone. I just kept trying to find it in settings on the computer.

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