Chrome OS offers many ways to keep your Chromebook and Android phone synchronized. One of its features allows you to access the inbox with your phone's SMS and reply from your Chromebook. See how you can make the necessary settings.
Before you can enable text messaging, you'll need to pair your Android smartphone with your Chromebook. To do this, you'll need to be running Android 5.1 or later on your handset and at least Chrome OS 71 on your computer. Also, make sure both devices are signed in to the same Google account.
On your Chromebook, click the “Status” tab in the bottom right corner and select the “Gear” icon to open the “Settings” menu.
In the “Connected Devices” section, locate the “Android Phone” option. Click the “Set Up” button next to it.
In the following pop-up window, select your Android phone in the “Select A Device” drop-down menu and click the blue “Accept & Continue” button.
Enter your Google account password and verify your identity. If everything goes well, a message saying “All Set” will appear on the next page . Click “Done” to close the window.
Go back to your Chromebook’s “Settings” menu, and this time, there will be a “Verify” option next to “Android phone.” Click the button, then unlock smartphone . On your Chromebook and Android phone, you should get a notification saying that both your devices are connected.
To enable SMS syncing, download Google's Android Messages app from the Play Store . If you have a Google Pixel, Nokia , or Motorola device , you can skip this step , as Android Messages should already be installed on your handset.
On your Chromebook, go to Settings > Connected Devices and select your Android phone. Enable “Messages” and click the “Set Up” button.
A new window with a QR code will appear on your computer screen. You need to scan it using your phone to verify the connection.
Launch the Android Messages app on your phone and tap the icon with the three dots in the top right corner. Select “Messages For Web” in the menu.
Press the “QR Code Scanner” button and, then, point your smartphone’s camera at the QR code on your Chromebook.
The window on your Chromebook should now display your text message inbox.
You can compose new SMS texts, manage existing threads, attach files, and more. Chrome OS will also add a “Messages” shortcut to desktop .
Even if you don't have Messages open on your Chromebook, you'll get a notification every time you get a new text message on your phone. Note that this feature will only work if your Chromebook and Android phone are connected to the internet.
If you change your mind, you can go to Settings > Connected Devices > your Android phone and disable the “Messages” option.
In addition to the exchange of SMS messages, Chrome OS also offers other capabilities for Android users.
Information source: howtogeek.com
