{"id":88190,"date":"2020-10-13T13:24:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T10:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-send-text-messages-from-your-chromebook\/"},"modified":"2020-10-13T13:24:25","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T10:24:25","slug":"how-to-send-text-messages-from-your-chromebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-send-text-messages-from-your-chromebook\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Send Text Messages from Your Chromebook"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#How to Send Text Messages from Your Chromebook”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chrome OS offers a handful of ways to keep your Chromebook and Android phone in sync. One of its features allows you to access your SMS inbox and respond to texts from your Chromebook. Here\u2019s how to set it up.<\/p>\n

Before you can enable the text message functionality, you will have to pair your Android smartphone with your Chromebook. For this, you need to be running Android 5.1 or higher on your handset, and at least Chrome OS 71 on your computer. Also, make sure both devices are signed in to the same Google account.<\/p>\n

On your Chromebook, click the \u201cStatus\u201d tab in the bottom-right corner and select the \u201cGear\u201d icon to open the \u201cSettings\u201d menu.<\/p>\n

\"Click<\/p>\n

Under \u201cConnected Devices,\u201d locate the \u201cAndroid Phone\u201d option. Click the \u201cSet Up\u201d button beside it.<\/p>\n

\"Connect<\/p>\n

In the following pop-up window, choose your Android phone in the \u201cSelect A Device\u201d dropdown and click the blue \u201cAccept & Continue\u201d button.<\/p>\n

\"Select<\/p>\n

Type in your Google password and authenticate yourself. If all goes well, the next page will\u00a0display a message that says \u201cAll Set.\u201d Click \u201cDone\u201d to close the window.<\/p>\n

\"Confirm<\/p>\n

Go back to your Chromebook\u2019s \u201cSettings\u201d menu, and this time, there will be a \u201cVerify\u201d option next to \u201cAndroid phone.\u201d Click the button and then unlock your smartphone. On your Chromebook and Android phone, you should get a notification that says both your devices are linked.<\/p>\n

\"Android<\/p>\n

To enable SMS sync, download<\/a> Google\u2019s Android Messages<\/a> app from the Play Store. If you have a Google Pixel, Nokia, or Motorola device, you can skip this step because Android Messages should be already installed on your handset.<\/p>\n

On your Chromebook, navigate to Settings > Connected Devices and select your Android phone. Switch on the \u201cMessages\u201d toggle and click the \u201cSet Up\u201d button.<\/p>\n

\"Set<\/p>\n

A new window with a QR code will appear on your computer\u2019s screen. You need to scan this using your phone to verify the connection.<\/p>\n

\"Scan<\/p>\n

Launch the Android Messages app on your phone and tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner.\u00a0Choose \u201cMessages For Web\u201d in the context menu.<\/p>\n

\"Tap<\/p>\n

Tap the \u201cQR Code Scanner\u201d button and then point your smartphone\u2019s camera at the QR code on your Chromebook.<\/p>\n

\"Scan<\/p>\n

The window on your Chromebook should now display your text message inbox.<\/p>\n

You can compose new SMS texts, manage existing threads, attach files, and more. Chrome OS will also add a \u201cMessages\u201d shortcut to your computer\u2019s apps library.<\/p>\n

\"Manage<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t have Messages opened on your Chromebook, you will get a notification whenever a new text message lands on your phone. Do note that this feature will only work as long as both your Chromebook and Android phone are connected to the internet.<\/p>\n

If you want to opt out of receiving text messages on your Chromebook, you can do so by going into Settings > Connected Devices > your Android phone and toggling off the \u201cMessages\u201d option.<\/p>\n

\"Disconnect<\/p>\n

In addition to SMS messaging, Chrome OS has a few more features dedicated to Android users, including the ability to instantly tether your phone\u2019s mobile data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n