Text messaging from Mac mini To Mac Mini mini running Monterey 12 7 6

Can't send text messages from Mac mini with Monterrey 12-7-6 I have Wi-Fi. I've tried to set up messaging everything looks normal, but I don't have a send icon now. Earlier when I tried to send a message "not delivered"

Help about iPhone. I don't have a iPhone I have an android. I'm trying to text from Mac mini To Mac mini. Something must be missing from my set up. Help!

Mac mini, macOS 12.7

Posted on Dec 10, 2025 12:43 PM

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Dec 10, 2025 10:56 PM in response to SeamusDundon

You can’t send SMS text messages from a Mac unless you have an iPhone, because Macs rely on the iPhone for SMS forwarding. Since you have an Android, the Messages app removed the Send button because no texting method is available. To message between your two Macs, activate iMessage on both devices (Messages → Preferences → iMessage), sign in with Apple IDs, and send messages using the Apple ID email instead of a phone number.

Text messaging from Mac mini To Mac Mini mini running Monterey 12 7 6

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