How to use Google Messages on your computer
Although instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger dominate the market, many prefer Google Messages to stay in touch with friends and family. Apart from sending and receiving SMS and MMS, Google Messages supports RCS (Rich Communication Services) to unlock advanced messaging features onAndroid phones. Google Messages is also available on the web, so you may set up Google Messages on your desktop computer to check your messages or OTPs from banks and credit cards.
It’s probably time we moved on from the old SMS standard
How to send and receive Google Messages from your computer
Before you can send and receive text messages from your computer, you must install the Google Messages app. It is preinstalled on most Android phones, even the most affordable ones. If you use a different SMS application, grab Messages from the Play Store using the link below. It’s also worth ensuringRCS is activated on your devicefor a modern experience, although sending texts from your computer isn’t necessary.
After downloading Google Messages, set it as the default option on Android. Usually, when you open the app, the system asks you to make it the default app. If the pop-up doesn’t appear, follow the steps below to make changes from Settings.
Set up Messages on the desktop
Now, you are ready to set up and activate Google Messages on your preferred browser on a Windows desktop or Mac. There are a couple of ways to
To keep Messages linked to your computer even after you close the window, clickYeson the pop-up message above your threads if you didn’t toggle it on previously.
The Messages web app works like it does on your phone, from the Start chat button to the same basic menu system. You’ll see your phone contacts synced with the web client if you aren’t signed in to your Google account.
Google Messages features
Here are the noteworthy Google Messages features to try on your desktop.
Google Messages for web is a robust offering with all the required features for smooth communication. You won’t miss otherinstant messaging appsor your Android phone for managing Messages chats. Google Messages also supports a dark theme. You can turn on dark mode and tweak other options from Settings. Here’s what you’ll do:
For Google Messages to work in your browser, your computer and smartphone need an active internet connection. However, they don’t need to be on the same network, which means you can use Google Messages to text people even when you forget your phone at home.
How to create a Google Messages web app
Google Messages works in a web browser and doesn’t require installing an app on your computer. This also means it lives next to the other tabs that are open on your computer. Even if there isn’t a built-in app, you can install it as a web app on your computer. We use Google Chrome as an example. Here’s how to do it:
That’s it. You can now pin Messages on your Mac Dock or Windows Start menu and Taskbar. You are only a click away from accessing and composing messages on your PC.
Make the most out of Google Messages
Google Messages is a complete messaging app, allowing you to text relatives, detect spam, and customize how you send and receive messages. If you’d like to learn more about Google Messages and use it to its fullest, check out ourlist of tips and tricksto enjoy the app to its potential.
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I gave up on Microsoft’s My Phone, or whatever they’re calling it these days, because of three things. The first being that I couldn’t have my laptop and Surface tablet (which is in a different room,) connected at the same time. The second was the fact that I could not delete messages from the laptop or tablet and have them gone from my phone. The third was that all Microsoft seemed to be interested in were Samsung phones, which I do not have. Google Messages, with Messages for the Web, fits the bill nicely, and allows me to be able to do the first two problems that I mentioned . Nothing to say about the third, because I have a Pixel 7 Pro.
I looked at this page because my phone won’t charge and the new one won’t get here for a couple of days. so I can’t use my phone to pair with. if that’s the only solution, it’s not good enough.
I know this is way late but for anyone else with this problem:
The reason Messages for Web requires a Phone to work is because SMS, MMS, and RCS have to go through the Phone Network.
Most other messaging systems just use the Internet and have Apps for PC.
If you still have the old phone you could try cleaning and/or jiggling the port to get it to charge for a bit. If you’re phone supports Wireless Charging that’s also an option (I intentionally got a phone with Wireless Charging after my last one stopped charging).
If you have another old phone you could potentially swap the SIM card and use that temporarily (I always keep an old phone just in case).
If you have a PC or MAC with a SIM reader you could potentially set up an Android Emulator to get the Messages and Phone Apps working on said PC or MAC.
Note on eSIM. I don’t know too much about eSIMs but I think there’s a way to transfer them without the original phone. It may depend on your carrier and/or country.
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