Sending SMS from your computer via iPhone: how a Mac bridge works

The flow in four steps

• Recipients or a segment are chosen in the mailing interface.
• The text is written and the mailing is started from the computer.
• The bridge passes the messages via the Mac to the connected iPhone.
• The messages are sent as SMS or iMessage from your own number; email is handled in the same mailing environment.

Why use your own number?

Recipients can recognise the sender, and replies can be tied to a number the organisation already uses. The model differs from a traditional SMS service where messages are sent through an external gateway.

Check that your mobile plan and the planned use suit the number of messages. Terms and technical conditions can differ between carriers and devices.

Prepare before the first mailing

• Use a number your organisation controls for the long term.
• Make sure the Mac and iPhone are correctly paired and available.
• Remove duplicates and out-of-date numbers from the recipient list.
• Test with a small internal group before a larger mailing.
• Decide who will handle any replies.

When email is still better

The bridge does not replace email. Newsletters with longer texts, images and several links suit email better. The strength lies in being able to combine the channels and use the mobile message when brevity and timeliness matter most.