Apple's iMessage is, in fact, one of the most popular messaging platforms, providing one-source communication for Apple devices. For many Windows PC users, sending and receiving iMessages had always been a problem because of the closed Apple ecosystem.
Fortunately, recent developments have provided ways to plug this gap and send and receive iMessages on Windows. This article discusses the different methods that you can use when you wish to use iMessage on Windows.
Using Microsoft's Phone Link
The Phone Link of Micosoft allows people to establish a connection between their iPhone and Windows PC, which allows access to messages, notifications and other features.
For this method, you need to have an iPhone with an iOS version 14 or later and a Windows PC with Bluetooth capability. After this, you are required to adhere to the instructions that we are giving here.
Start the process by installing the Phone Link application on your Windows device.
Make sure that the Bluetooth is turned on on your iPhone and ensure that you are using the latest version of iPhone.
After this, you need to use the ‘Phone Link’ application to pair the devices.
Launch the application on your PC and look for iPhone. After choosing iPhone, scan the QR on the screen using your iPhone.
Adhere to the directions present on the screen to pair the devices and on your iPhone, allow notifications and contact-sharing with the plugged PC.
You can do this from the Bluetooth feature, which is present in Settings.
Touch the information icon adjacent to the PC name and click on "Show Notifications" and "Sync Contacts" to enable both features.
With this done, you can now view and reply to iMessages directly on your Windows PC using the Phone Link application.
Alternative Methods To Use iMessage on Windows PC
If your system is not compatible with the above method, then there are a few other methods available to you that you can use. These methods provide you with alternative options that you can use to use iMessage on PC.
iOS Emulators: Different iOS emulators like iPadian enable the user to access iMessage by simulating the iOS environment on Windows.
Screen-mirroring apps: These applications can mirror your iPhone on PC, giving indirect access to iMessage. The most famous application that you can use is AirDroid.
Remote Access Tools: If you own a Mac, using remote desktop applications like Chrome Remote Desktop allows you to access iMessage on your Mac through your Windows PC.
Each of those methods has its pros and cons when it comes to limitations and security issues. One must research and choose the one that would best suit his needs.
Conclusion
Despite the fact that iMessage is specifically designed for the Apple Ecosystem, there are different ways through which people can use this application on Windows PC. Whether you choose to use Microsoft’s Phone Link or the other methods presented here, you can easily use the application whenever you want.
We hope that you have understood all the details and processes that we have shared here in the article.
