SMS relay enables you to send and receive SMS and MMS messages from your PC to any phone without you having to reach your mobile device. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to set up Skype as your default messaging app to begin sending and receiving messages from your Windows 10 PC. Plus, we’ll go through the steps to start a new conversation, and switch between Skype and SMS and vice versa.
How to send SMS & MMS from a PC using Skype
This feature is only available in the latest Skype Preview app for Windows 10. If the app isn’t installed on your device, you’ll need to get it from the Windows Store. To configure Skype to send SMS and MMS from your PC, do the following:
How to start a conversation and switch between Skype and SMS
You can start a new conversation with one person or a group of people, and the best part is that Skype will select the type of conversation based on your contact’s information to ensure everyone gets your message. If there are multiple ways to reach the same person, you’ll be given the choice to select between Skype to SMS. Enable SMS on Skype for Windows 10 PC Make Skype the default messaging app on Windows 10 Mobile To start a conversation, do the following: To switch between Skype and SMS and vice versa, do the following: Start an SMS conversation using Skype on Windows 10 Once you hit send, the text will sync to your phone, and then it’ll forward/send the SMS text to its destination, and all the texts will now sync and appear in your Windows 10 PC. Switch between Skype and SMS messages Note that you’ll need to have both, the Skype name and phone number already stored in your contact list in order for this to work. If the contact has multiple phone numbers, in the “Via” menu, you’ll need to click the gear button to switch numbers. It’s worth pointing out that this SMS relay is only available for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, but in the future Microsoft will bring the same functionality to other platforms including Android and iOS. What do you think about Skype becoming a unified communication platform across devices? Tell us in the comments below. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
