#Imessage wont send sms from mac for free
#Imessage wont send sms from mac code

If you cannot send a SMS, you can also use a third-party messenger like FB Messenger or WhatsApp. If you use the Messages app to send a message to a non-apple device, it will be send as a SMS instead. I get no question about entering a code, and still RED names. Can I send an iMessage to a non-Apple device iMessage is from Apple and it only works between Apple Devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac. NEW: Turned 'Forward Text Messages' off, turned off both Mac and iPhone, turned both on, and turned 'Forward Text Messages' on. So it works that way, but not from macOS to iOS (because Messages does not seem to know about SMS, only iMessage.)

SMS sent from iOS are added to messages on macOS.

#Imessage wont send sms from mac for free

(number) is not registered with iMessage (Ghosted)Īlso, the message field at the bottom shows 'iMessage', where it said 'Text message' before. You may send a SMS text message to any SMS-supporting cellular phone (e.g., iPhone) or device for free (and without ads), from the command line.

Apple Store had no idea and I've found no help on the Web.Ĭlicking on the red name shows this context menu: ✔︎ (number) iMessage (Ghosted)

#Imessage wont send sms from mac code

My only lead is that when flicking the setting, I'm supposed to be asked to enter a code (on the Mac, I think), but this does not happen. Simply tap and hold on the message mid-send, and choose Send as Text Message from the popup menu that. I've updated to the latest iOS and macOS, logged out and in of iCloud on both devices, and flicked 'Forward Text Messages' in Settings off and on several times, to no avail. Even with this toggled OFF, you can still send messages when they stall out with iMessage. SMS messages sent between Apple devices work differently. Since last week, names of 'SMS people' are marked RED in Messages, and I can't send SMS from macOS anymore. Short Message Service messages sent from a smartphone can result in text messaging and cellular data charges. I've used 'Forward Text Messages' for years to send SMS from macOS.