How to Send SMS Messages from iPad Using iPhone

Learn how to enable SMS messaging on your iPad by linking it with your iPhone through Continuity.

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iPads lack native SMS functionality because they don't have cellular telephony radios. To send SMS, ensure your iPhone is linked via Continuity. Go to Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding on your iPhone, and enable it for your iPad. Ensure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on and both devices use the same Apple ID. This setup lets your iPad send and receive SMS through your iPhone. Remember, iMessage works without iPhone, limited to Apple devices only.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why can't I send SMS messages on my iPad? iPads do not have native SMS capabilities due to the absence of cellular radios. To send SMS, your iPad must be linked to an iPhone via Continuity.
  2. How do I enable SMS messaging on my iPad? To enable SMS messaging on an iPad, go to your iPhone's Settings > Messages > Text Message Forwarding, and turn it on for your iPad. Ensure both devices are connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and use the same Apple ID.
  3. Can I receive SMS messages on my iPad without an iPhone? No, you cannot receive SMS messages on your iPad without an iPhone since it relies on the iPhone's SMS capabilities through Continuity.
  4. What is the difference between iMessage and SMS on iPad? iMessage works independently on Apple devices without needing an iPhone, while SMS requires an iPhone to send and receive text messages on an iPad.

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