How to Send SMS on iPad Without Cellular Connection

Learn how to send SMS from your iPad without cellular using Text Message Forwarding feature.

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Yes, you can send SMS on an iPad without cellular by using the Text Message Forwarding feature. Ensure your iPad and iPhone are using the same Apple ID, and enable Text Message Forwarding on your iPhone via Settings > Messages. This allows your iPhone to relay SMS/MMS messages to your iPad. Both devices need to be connected to Wi-Fi, and your iPhone must be in range. This helps iPad users send and receive messages without needing a cellular connection directly on the iPad.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I send SMS from my iPad without an iPhone? No, to send SMS from an iPad, you must have an iPhone to enable the Text Message Forwarding feature.
  2. What do I need to set up SMS forwarding to my iPad? You need to ensure both devices are signed in with the same Apple ID, enable Text Message Forwarding on your iPhone, and connect both devices to Wi-Fi.
  3. Will SMS forwarding work if my iPhone is off? No, your iPhone needs to be on and within range for SMS forwarding to function.
  4. Can I send messages from my iPad using just Wi-Fi? Yes, you can send iMessages using just Wi-Fi, but SMS requires an iPhone to relay the messages.

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