iPad: Write and receive SMS - how it works
If you want to write and receive SMS with your iPad, you have several options. We'll show you how it's done.
iPad: Send and receive SMS via iMessage?
With iMessage you cannot send SMS, but you can send messages over the Internet.
- With iMessage, you can also send messages over the Internet from iPad to other iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users.
- Activate the "iMessage" function in the "Settings" app under the "Messages" category.
- You can now send messages to other users via the "Messages" app. For this they need your Apple ID.
iPad: Send and receive SMS via app
- If you want to send messages to users from other smartphones, there are several apps in the App Store that make this possible.
- With apps like Hushed, Skebby Free SMS or SMS 2 Groups you get your own cell phone number with which you can send and receive SMS for free.
- Sending messages is usually limited, but can be expanded by inviting friends or watching promotional clips.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to send an SMS on a Mac.