Use Google Messages for web to send SMS, MMS, and RCS messages from your computer. Open the Messages app on your Android phone to get started.

If you're having trouble receiving messages, switching devices, or your device was lost/stolen, you may need to temporarily deactivate RCS chat.

For example, your number will be used to: videocam Receive video calls and messages How it works: smartphone Google will occasionally verify your number by exchanging your device …