Send SMS Messages from PC with DesktopSMS
DesktopSMS enables direct connectivity between your Android phone and Windows PC, allowing you to synchronize and send SMS messages directly from your computer through your Android device. The native Windows application provides access to your existing conversations and SMS/MMS messages. Composing and sending messages uses your computer keyboard.
DesktopSMS includes full-text search for locating any SMS or MMS in your archive. Search across message content, contact names, and conversation previews — from synced desktop data or directly from your phone for comprehensive results.
Contact search is available directly from your desktop for initiating new conversations. Recent call log browsing allows you to text contacts who have recently called you. For group messaging, select contacts or contact groups from your remote device, or paste a list of contacts from your clipboard.
DesktopSMS offers a pending message queue for bulk messaging (Professional feature only). The queue stores and manages all enqueued messages, ensuring they are processed in the correct order even when the client is disconnected. All sent messages are stored in the "Sent messages" folder for review.
You can also schedule SMS messages for delivery at a specified date and time.
Features included
- Full-text search — find any message in your archive instantly (read more about How to Search SMS and MMS on Desktop with DesktopSMS).
- No on-line registration needed, no service, no internet connection needed, everything works locally and anonymously.
- Dual SIM phones support.
- Pending message queue for bulk messaging, sent messages folder.
- Schedule messages to be sent at a later time.
- Connect your Android device using Wi-Fi (network), bluetooth or USB cable (read more about DesktopSMS connection types and their requirements).
- Native Windows application, native toast notifications for new SMS/MMS messages received.
- Both SMS and MMS support (note: MMS as read only, cannot send).
- Message throttling: Prevents overwhelming the service provider by imposing a delay between sending each SMS in bulk.
- Light and dark themes.
How to Get Started
It's quite easy to get started with DesktopSMS and start texting from your PC using an Android phone:
- Download the App on Your Android Device: Get DesktopSMS Lite from Google Play on the Android device you want to connect with your computer.
- Install the Desktop Client on Your PC: Download and install the latest DesktopSMS Client on the Windows computer from which you want to send SMS messages.
- Pair Your Devices: Launch DesktopSMS Lite on your Android device and use DesktopSMS Client on your PC to pair the remote Android device.
- Sync Your Messages: Remote conversations and SMS/MMS messages will start to synchronize with your desktop application.
- Start Messaging: Send and receive messages comfortably from your desktop. Every message you send uses your phone and is stored in your phone's conversation history.
What Connection Types are Supported?
DesktopSMS supports multiple connection types for linking the DesktopSMS client with the DesktopSMS Lite remote device. Wireless options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Wired connections are available via USB cable or through a wired LAN network using a USB-C Ethernet adapter, provided your Android device supports it.
The overview of available connections:
- Wi-Fi: Connect both your Android device and PC to the same Wi-Fi network. Easy to use, widely supported.
- Bluetooth: Pair your Android device with your PC via Bluetooth for a reliable wireless connection.
- USB Cable: Direct and stable connection via USB cable. Requires USB debugging to be enabled in Android Developer options.
- Wired LAN Network: Use a USB-C Ethernet adapter to connect your Android device to a wired LAN network — another stable option if supported by your device.
These connection methods allow you to send SMS from your PC using your Android phone across different setups.
Read more about DesktopSMS connection types and their requirements.
Is this just another in-browser messaging tool?
Absolutely not! The DesktopSMS Client is a native Windows application, which means you don't need a browser or any online service to access your conversations. There is no need for online registration, as everything runs locally and anonymously. You can connect using your local network, Bluetooth, or a USB cable, ensuring a secure and private messaging experience.
But I like my current messaging application...
That's no problem at all. With DesktopSMS Lite, there's no need to switch from your current SMS messenger (default SMS application) on your Android device. You can continue using your favorite messaging app while enjoying the convenience of sending SMS from your computer.
Encountering Problems Installing or Running DesktopSMS?
We are dedicated to continuously improving our application and adding new features based on user feedback. If you encounter any issues or have ideas for new features, please reach out to us at info(-at-)desktopsms.net
Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate every suggestion and comment!
Can I enjoy DesktopSMS on iPhone and/or Mac?
Nope, sorry! DesktopSMS is currently the Android and Windows exclusive club.
What does 'Lite' mean?
DesktopSMS Lite acts as a bridge between your default Android SMS messenger and DesktopSMS Client on Windows, enabling synchronization of SMS and MMS messages. It isn't a standalone messenger, hence the 'Lite' designation. This setup comes with some limitations due to Android system constraints, as only the default Android SMS messenger can modify the messaging store.
This means you can't delete messages or conversations, and messages aren't marked as read when using the Lite version.
What about privacy?
Your privacy is our priority. All data accessed and collected from your Android device remains stored locally on your devices and is synchronized solely using local connections. We do not collect or upload any form of data, whether private, sensitive, or statistical.
Learn more about our DesktopSMS Privacy Policy.