The benefits of text message communication are undeniable. By sending a simple text to a contact, you are sure to grab their attention, no matter where they are. Furthermore, depending on the device you used to send the message, you can see if your contact received it and at what time. Another major advantage of sending SMS is the wide range of sending solutions available to you. You can send texts from your mobile, your PC or Mac, and even from your tablet or other devices.

Solutions for sending texts on iPad or other devices

There are several solutions for sending texts from a tablet, if you don't have your phone, PC, or Mac handy:

• Using your mobile plan
• From online websites
• From software
• From web platforms

SMS on tablet: sending via messaging platforms

If you don't have your phone nearby, you can send texts from your tablet. SMS sending platforms, such as Octopush, allow you to send texts from any device: mobile, desktop, tablet, and even your internal applications! For Android or Apple devices, simply log in to your account from your device and send a text just as you would from your phone. Octopush is one of the easiest platforms to send SMS online to your subscribers' smartphones. Its user-friendly interface allows you to manage all your SMS campaign operations directly, regardless of the device used. This multi-channel sending advantage allows you to be responsive and send texts wherever you are. It is ideal for building a close relationship with your customers and sharing your products with them.

Sending SMS from software

What if you want to send messages without your phone nearby or for greater convenience? Here are some apps for sending texts on your Android or Apple device:

• DeskSMS and TabletSMS: send and receive texts on Android devices. After installing the software on your smartphone, download and install TabletSMS, the tablet version, and your texts will sync between the two devices. You will then be able to send and receive texts from your tablet to your Android phone. Your phone will send the content almost immediately.
• Dinamotxt: the app must be downloaded on both your phone and your device. To use it, you will need to enable Bluetooth to link your two devices. After this, all texts can be sent from your device via the Internet or via Bluetooth. When you receive a text, you will be alerted by a notification, and a pop-up window will appear simultaneously on your phone and your device. The tool includes a backup feature so you can keep your texts on your device even after an update.
• MightyText: this tool allows you to view and send messages directly from your Android device using your mobile number.

Messages are sent to the Google cloud and synced across all devices equipped with the app (phone, computer, etc.). It also syncs contacts, making it easier to identify numbers.

mySMS: a complete, cross-platform solution

mySMS allows you to send messages from your computer or even an iPad and sync those received on your phone so you can view them on other devices. This multi-device application lets you create, send, and receive texts on any machine, regardless of your mobile carrier. This allows you, for example, to send texts throughout France as well as internationally. It can be used on Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows, and via Google Chrome for those who prefer using their web browser. From your Android or Apple device, you have access to your contact list and messages, with the ability to delete or block them. You can also adjust settings within the app, which will replace your default messaging app.

Benefits of sending texts from an iPad or other device

Your Android or Apple touchscreen device offers many advantages due to its size, weight, and performance. This increasingly popular medium allows you to perform several actions: download content (videos, photos, audio files), send SMS from an application, from your email, offering low-cost or even free messaging services, or from an online site, a Facebook page, and more. Tablets are becoming increasingly adapted for mobile telephony. No need to carry your smartphone or laptop; you can use your touchscreen device like a smartphone to send SMS to your contacts. It is an ideal tool for strengthening relationships with your customers and being ultra-responsive, which is highly valued by clients.