This video shows how a non-cellular iPad or iPod Touch can receive SMS message. Video: iPhone / iPad Messages App – Text Message ForwardingĪww! My writing style sucks! I know! However, I still got you! Here’s a video to show you exactly how to turn on Text Message Forwarding. Messages on the Mac or iPad opens automatically and creates a one-time verification code.Back in the iMessage settings, select Text Message Forwarding.Select an email address to enable it and then choose Next.You can now use Then iOS iMessage with an email associated with your Apple ID.Enter your Apple ID username and password.Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and select “Use your Apple ID for iMessage.”.Bullet Points: SMS Forwarding on iPhone/iPad Voila! You successfully activated Text Message Forwarding on your iOS devices. Alternatively, just type it into your iPhone immediately. A verification code appears like a wild Pokémon! I know right! Once selected, the messages app on your iPad or Mac opens. After selecting an email address, head back to the iMessage settings, there you select Text Message Forwarding.