How to Send & Receive SMS With Bluetooth

Bluetooth increases the convenience and functionality of your cellular phone and computer.

Technology allows us to operate computers, telephones and many other devices without a wired connection. Bluetooth-enabled cellular phones allow you to conduct phone calls through an ear-mounted wireless device while driving, without the risk of taking your hands off the steering wheel. When your computer is also Bluetooth-enabled, you can use it to wirelessly send SMS (short message service) text messages through your Address Book or Contacts application, as well as receive them.

Instructions

Sending an SMS

1. Open your computer's "Control Panel" and double-click "Hardware and Sound."

2. Double-click "Bluetooth Devices" and select "Add Wireless Device" to pair your cellular phone to your computer.

3. Open your computer's "Address Book" (for Mac) or "Contacts" (for PC) and right-click the phone number from an address card to which you want to send an SMS.

4. Select "Send SMS Message" from the pop-up menu.

5. Type in your message and click "Send."

Receiving an SMS

1. Pair your cellular phone to your computer with the "Add Wireless Device" function in your computer's "Control Panel." Navigate to "Hardware and Sound," then "Bluetooth Devices."

2. Open the "Address Book" (for Mac) or "Contacts" (for PC) application on your computer. A pop-up window will appear when you receive an incoming message.

3. Click "Save to Note" if the sender is in your Address Book or Contacts and you want to save the message to that person's address card.

Tips & Warnings

• Your computer's "Address Book" or "Contacts" application must be open to send and receive SMS messages by Bluetooth.

• Your intended SMS message recipient must also have a Bluetooth-enabled phone to receive any messages you send.

References

• Apple.com: How to Send and Receive SMS Messages Using Bluetooth