Android Messages for web is here. Much like WhatsApp for web, Messages for web lets you pair your computer to your phone, so you can send and receive SMS from either device. The pairing process is simple, as is the interface. To get you started, here's a quick guide on how to use Android Messages for web on your computer.
Note: Google's head of messaging Justin Uberti confirmed on Twitter that the rollout of Android Messages for web is now complete. That means everyone should be able to use Android Messages for web to send and receive SMSs from their computer, provided they run the latest version of Android Messages. Download it from the Play Store.
How to use Android Messages for web
- Open the Messages app on your smartphone
- Tap the overflow menu (three dots in the top right-hand corner)
- Tap "Messages for Web"
- On your computer, open https://messages.android.com/ in your browser of choice
- On your phone, tap "Scan QR code" and scan the code on the webpage you just opened on your computer
- You've now linked Messages on your phone to Messages for Web on your computer. You should now see the Messages interface in your browser window
- You will be prompted to "Remember this computer" which means your phone will remain paired with the browser interface even if you close the tab in which it appears
- Your message history will appear in the left-hand window with your expanded conversations on the right
- Tap the overflow menu to access settings, archived messages, send feedback, get help or sign out


There you have it — how to use Android Messages for web to text via SMS right from your computer. Questions? Let us know.
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