
Note: If you have more than one contact that you want to switch from iMessages to SMSs, make sure you repeat the steps from 4 to 7 before going to Step 8. That means all messages to the contacts you choose in Steps 4-7 will go as SMSs. This method should set your message threads to SMS.

Turn Wi– Fi ON (if you were using Wi-Fi connection). Turn Cellular Data back ON (if you were using cellular data.


The message should start going out as a blue iMessage.Open the Messages app and try sending a message to the contact you want to send SMS messages to.Navigate back to Settings and tap on Wi– Fi.Go back to Settings and tap on Cellular.

Make sure iMessages and Send as SMS are both ON. You definitely don't need to set up messages on both, but doing so will make sure you never miss out on anything. Here's what to do:Įnter Apple ID email address and password (make sure it's the same one you just used on your iPhone)Ĭlick Messages in the Menu bar in the top lefthand corner of your MacĬhoose the phone number and email addresses you want to use for the account (once again, make sure they're the same ones you selected on your iPhone)Ĭhoose which phone number or email address you want people to see when you start a new conversationĪnd there you have it! The directions on both very similar, so once you get through one it should be smooth sailing. The instructions are very similar to the ones you just followed, so it should be really easy.
