How to send text messages using your Windows PC

SMS has been one of the biggest casualty of new social media and messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook and others. One of the most popular communication medium till some years back, it faces tough competition today. However, there are still times, like when this old messaging system comes to our rescue.
Recently, Google announced the web version of its Android messages app. Now, Microsoft has updated its Android smartphone companion app for Windows 10, which not only allow users to send, receive and reply to the text messages but also share photos, videos, and other multimedia content directly on your PC.
Wondering how? Here's our ready-to-use-guide for you:
Pre-requisites:
1.
You must be running the latest build of the Windows 10 operating system.
2.
A USB cable or Wi-Fi connectivity to connect to your smartphone.
3.
Android smartphone ( as of now, this feature only works with Android devices)
4.
Download and install 'Your Phone app on your PC using Windows app store and Microsoft app on your Android smartphone.

Using 'Your Phone' companion app for Windows:
1.
Open 'Your Phone' app on your PC
2.
Click on 'Get Started' button and select 'Link Phone' option
3.
Enter your phone number and press the 'Send' button to receive the text message from Microsoft
4.
Once you've received the text message, tap on the link and download the app from the link using Play Store
5.
Launch the 'Microsoft Apps' app and tap on 'Get Started' option to start the pairing process
6.
Sign-in using your Microsoft account linked to the PC (if you don't have one, create a new account)
7.
Allow all the necessary permissions to the app and select 'Return to Home screen' option
8.
Now, head back to your PC and click on 'Messages' option to start sending and receiving the text messages from your smartphone
Note: This feature is only available for Windows Insider Preview users only.


Thanks for reading.