Why can't I send send a message to A NON iOS user on my iPad?

[Vortec 5.3]

For some reason, I cannot send a message to A NON iOS user on my iPad. I can with my iPhone 6.... Any solution?

 

[phreddyl]

it isn't fully rolled out- I hear that the beta out now works with it so that you can send to non iOS users

 

[Vortec 5.3]

When will it function?

 

[Just_Me_D]

For some reason, I cannot send a message to A NON iOS user on my iPad. I can with my iPhone 6.... Any solution?

Since iMessages are for Apple devices only, anything text messages to a non-Apple device would be SMS, and they cannot be sent via the iPad. Now when Yosemite is released and you have iOS 8 installed then you should be able to do what you're currently trying to do.

https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/continuity/#mn_p

 

[Vortec 5.3]

Didn't think I could get Yosemti on my iPad Air

 

[Just_Me_D]

Didn't think I could get Yosemti on my iPad Air

OS X Yosemite is for the Mac.

 

[HankAZ]

The function you are asking about is continuity. It will work by connecting your phone number on your phone to your iMessage email address. It won't be fully functional until iOS 8.1 is released later this week. It should work as expected right now with Yosemite on a Mac and with the iOS 8.1 beta.

 

[bamf-hacker]

And for the record it works great with iOS 8.1

 

[Vortec 5.3]

I'm talking messaging non iOS users on my iPad Air.

 

[HankAZ]

Well you can't do that directly because the iPad only supports cellular data not voice and SMS which would be needed to send text messages to non iOS users.
However as mentioned above, with Continuity you will be able to send SMS with your iPad provided your iPhone is nearby. Continuity will essentially relay the SMS thru the iPhone even though you are using the iPad.

What she said (^^^^^^)

 

[Peligro911]

Well you can't do that directly because the iPad only supports cellular data not voice and SMS which would be needed to send text messages to non iOS users.
However as mentioned above, with Continuity you will be able to send SMS with your iPad provided your iPhone is nearby. Continuity will essentially relay the SMS thru the iPhone even though you are using the iPad.

Ya Bluetooth is great lol


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[cp7]

What she said (^^^^^^)

Incorrect, once 8.1 is out, you will be able to send and receive sms from your ipad as long as your phone is available on the same wifi network as your ipad

 

[HankAZ]

Incorrect, once 8.1 is out, you will be able to send and receive sms from your ipad as long as your phone is available on the same wifi network as your ipad

If you had bothered to read the entrire thread, you would have seen posts stating that it would all be possible via the continuity feature once iOS 8.1 is released.

Also, Karen stated that "you can't do that directly because the iPad only supports cellular data not voice and SMS", which is factually correct. Even with iOS 8.1, the iPads will be incapable of sending an SMS in and of themselves. That’s why Continuity is necessary.

 

[Closingracer]

The function you are asking about is continuity. It will work by connecting your phone number on your phone to your iMessage email address. It won't be fully functional until iOS 8.1 is released later this week. It should work as expected right now with Yosemite on a Mac and with the iOS 8.1 beta.

Will this work even if you don't own am iPhone and an android device for your phone?

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[HankAZ]

Will this work even if you don't own am iPhone and an android device for your phone?

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No. It requires iCloud and iMessage to work.

 

[Closingracer]

No. It requires iCloud and iMessage to work.

Aww wished I could use this feature on my iPad

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[DudeThatsErin]

Aww wished I could use this feature on my iPad

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Download and use mysms as your main texting app on your phone and then download it on your iPad. Works for me.
That's what I use when I'm using my android and my iPad air. Its free and as long as your phone is on the same WiFi network as your iPad it works fine. May take a few seconds longer to send a message rather than picking up your phone but it works.

 

[ABRADFL]

This is strange because it's been working for months - I was able to send non iOS Users messages and pictures from the iPad. Now it's not working.

 

[TurboTiger]

This is strange because it's been working for months - I was able to send non iOS Users messages and pictures from the iPad. Now it's not working.

I'm having the same issue.
This stated about a month ago.
Can't send SMS from my WiFi iPad Air any longer to non iOS users.
No problems from my iPhone 5S & MacBook Air
I've checked all settings. Maybe I'm missing something.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
TIA

 

[kch50428]

Try turning of Message on the iPad - and then go through the process to set it up again, and set it up so it is associated with your iPhone's phone number.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201349